Chapter 6 - Using computers in the office. After studying this chapter you will be able to understand: List and describe common types of computers, identify computer hardware and software components and explain functions of each, describe the types of computer software commonly used in the medical office, discuss how to select computer equipment for the medical office,. | PowerPoint® to accompany Second Edition Chapter 6 Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Permission required for reproduction or display. Medical Assisting Chapter 6 Ramutkowski • Booth • Pugh • Thompson • Whicker Objectives 6-1 List and describe common types of computers. 6-2 Identify computer hardware and software components and explain functions of each. 6-3 Describe the types of computer software commonly used in the medical office. 6-4 Discuss how to select computer equipment for the medical office. Using Computers in the Office Objectives 6-5 Explain the importance of security measures for computerized medical records. 6-6 Describe the basic care and maintenance of computer equipment. 6-7 Identify new advances in computer technology and explain their importance to the medical office. Using Computers in the Office (cont.) The Computer Revolution Computers have changed the way we live and work by making many tasks easier to complete. Three Benefits Computers . | PowerPoint® to accompany Second Edition Chapter 6 Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Permission required for reproduction or display. Medical Assisting Chapter 6 Ramutkowski • Booth • Pugh • Thompson • Whicker Objectives 6-1 List and describe common types of computers. 6-2 Identify computer hardware and software components and explain functions of each. 6-3 Describe the types of computer software commonly used in the medical office. 6-4 Discuss how to select computer equipment for the medical office. Using Computers in the Office Objectives 6-5 Explain the importance of security measures for computerized medical records. 6-6 Describe the basic care and maintenance of computer equipment. 6-7 Identify new advances in computer technology and explain their importance to the medical office. Using Computers in the Office (cont.) The Computer Revolution Computers have changed the way we live and work by making many tasks easier to complete. Three Benefits Computers Offer: Processing Speed Information Storage Accuracy Types of Computers Mainframe Computers Personal Computers Minicomputers Most expensive Largest Processes & stores large quantities of information Used by government facilities Medium sized Commonly used in network settings Typically functions as server which allows several users to share access Smallest in size Self-contained units Found in homes, schools and offices Three types: Desktop Notebook Palmtop Components of the Computer Hardware which serves four main functions: Inputting data Processing data Storing data Outputting data Software that consists of two categories: Operating system (controls computer operations) Application Software (allows specific tasks to be performed) Hardware Keyboards Modems Scanners Most common input device Main part resembles a typewriter Inputs printed matter Converts data into format computer can read Used to transfer information from one computer to another Functions as input & output .
