3 - Functional Software Expectations for Allied Health Students

Students come to the College of Allied Health with varying degrees of depth and breadth of computing knowledge, abilities, and experience. Given this, we ask that you as a new member of the College familiarize yourself with our functional software expectations and assure that you meet or exceed our minimal standards. Moreover, please recognize that technology in its various forms is a powerful tool that can both enhance and detract from your learning. As such, please consider the professional responsibility you have to your academic success by using technology in thoughtful and positive ways. Just as you will grow as a practitioner in your chosen profession, so should your use of computing technology reflect this maturation process.

Students entering the College will need certain software installed and functioning on their computers to satisfy the requirements of their respective programs.

Some educational programs require additional specific software programs such as SAS (a statistical analysis program). SAS does not run on a Mac computer but can be loaded if virtual PC software is installed on a Mac. Regardless of your computer hardware, each student needs to realize that they may need to purchase and install additional software during their educational program.  The IT Service Desk is available to assist with software installation and configuration but is not staffed to provide “instant” service.

Canvas

VLC Media Player

Adobe PDF Reader
To review PDF documents

Make sure you have installed ALL computer updates.
This will ensure that your computer is running the necessary components needed for all required programs.

Zoom Video Conferencing Software
Follow the instructions found at the above link

Lockdown Browser for Exams

• The link can be found within the Canvas help section (make sure you are logged into the system)
• Please make sure the application is working before exams. Please check for updates!
• Updates for lockdown browser sometimes are pushed automatically. If prompted, please update
• If you need more assistance, please contact the ISS Dept (Office 2072/2073)
• Note: Please check Lockdown Browser before exams to make sure the software is working correctly.

Encryption:
OU policy requires device encryption on laptop computers that may store sensitive or confidential information (e.g., SSN and financial information, patient information). For laptops used by OU Health Sciences Students, the presumption is that the device may be used for this purpose; therefore, OU policy requires all student devices to have built-in encryption always turned on while you are a Health Sciences Center Student.  Students must enable encryption by January 16, 2024. The instructions below outline how to encrypt your device and set it up for encryption management.

• Encryption and Compliance
• For questions and help, please contact the IT Service Desk for your campus.