Instructional Design for Learning and Development
This tutorial will introduce you to PHP, a server-side scripting language you can use to make dynamic websites and web applications.
WELCOME TO PHP!
This tutorial will introduce you to PHP, a server-side scripting language you can use to make dynamic websites and web applications.
WHAT YOU SHOULD ALREADY
Before you continue you should have a basic understanding of the following:
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
WHAT IS PHP?
- PHP is an acronym for “PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor”
- PHP is a widely-used, open source scripting language
- PHP scripts are executed on the server
- PHP is free to download and use
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PHP is an amazing and popular language!It is powerful enough to be at the core of the biggest blogging system on the web (WordPress)! It is deep enough to run the largest social network (Facebook)! It is also easy enough to be a beginner’s first server side language! |
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WHAT IS A PHP FILE ?
- PHP files can contain text, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP code
- PHP code are executed on the server, and the result is returned to the browser as plain HTML
- PHP files have extension “.php”
WHAT CAN PHP DO?
- PHP can generate dynamic page content
- PHP can create, open, read, write, delete, and close files on the server
- PHP can collect form data
- PHP can send and receive cookies
- PHP can add, delete, modify data in your database
- PHP can be used to control user-access
- PHP can encrypt data
With PHP you are not limited to output HTML. You can output images, PDF files, and even Flash movies. You can also output any text, such as XHTML and XML.
WHY PHP?
- PHP runs on various platforms (Windows, Linux, Unix, Mac OS X, etc.)
- PHP is compatible with almost all servers used today (Apache, IIS, etc.)
- PHP supports a wide range of databases
- PHP is free. Download it from the official PHP resource: www.php.net
- PHP is easy to learn and runs efficiently on the server side
Now it’s time to check out of this course. Have fun!
Better Coordination. Safer Care.
Connect the Moving Parts of Resident Healthcare
Medical coordination is more than scheduling appointments. It requires accurate information, careful observation, timely follow-up, effective documentation, and clear communication among residents, staff, families, guardians, pharmacies, and healthcare professionals.
Understand the Setting
Explore the responsibilities, communication pathways, and operational needs that shape effective coordination in a group home.
Build Healthcare Partnerships
Strengthen collaboration with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, therapists, case managers, guardians, and other professionals.
Monitor Resident Needs
Learn how to recognize changes, gather relevant information, document observations, and report concerns through the appropriate channels.
Coordinate Prescriptions
Support organized prescription tracking, medication education, refill coordination, and communication about medication concerns.
Course Outcomes
What Participants Will Learn
" Participants will develop a practical framework for keeping medical information organized, supporting continuity of care, and helping the group home team respond consistently to resident needs.
Five Focused Chapters
Course Curriculum
Introduction to Group Home Coordination
Understanding the group home environment and the coordinator’s key responsibilities.
Collaboration with Healthcare Professionals
Building effective partnerships and navigating healthcare systems.
Understanding Resident Needs
Getting to know each resident and monitoring meaningful health changes.
Prescription Management
Tracking medications and providing appropriate resident education.
Enhancing Internal Communication
Creating effective care plans and conducting productive team meetings.
Who Should Take This Course?
Designed for professionals responsible for coordinating, documenting, supervising, or supporting healthcare services in residential settings.
Make Coordination a Strength of Your Group Home
Develop a more organized, responsive, and person-centered approach to internal care and medical coordination.
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