Interdisciplinary media management and information skills training.

Area of Science:

• Medical Illustration Education
• Health Sciences Information Management

Background:

• Medical illustration training requires specialized information literacy and media management skills.
• Evolving national events necessitate curriculum adaptation in health sciences education.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the rationale for developing and revising a health sciences information skills course.
• To analyze the influence of national events on course content.
• To evaluate the course's impact on student attitudes and perceptions.

Main Methods:

• Course planning, teaching, and revision processes were documented.
• National events impacting information management and health sciences were identified.
• Student attitudes and perceptions were assessed post-course.

Main Results:

• The course integrated essential information skills and media management practices.
• Curriculum revisions reflected current national trends and requirements.
• Students demonstrated positive shifts in attitudes and perceptions regarding information management.

Conclusions:

• The health sciences information skills course is a vital component of medical illustration training.
• Adaptable curricula informed by national events enhance student preparedness.
• The course positively influences students' understanding and engagement with information and media management.