1. Concept Maps User Guide
Updated March 2006: D. Tucker, RPh, BCPS

2. Overview What are concept maps or Cmaps? Why use concept maps?
How are code blue concept maps accessed?
How are concept maps navigated?

3. What are Cmaps?
A series of tools developed by the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition
Used to visualize a domain of knowledge
So that knowledge can be shared with colleagues
In order enhance or give a review for that particular set or domain of knowledge

4. Why use Cmaps?
Cmaps are a useful way to communicate knowledge in a meaningful way
Cmaps allow access to this knowledge on the web by multiple people and at multiple sites simultaneously

5. Why use Cmaps?
Cmaps allow this knowledge to be displayed in multiple forms
Written material
PowerPoint slides
Movies
Access to web sites

6. How Accessed?
The Pharmacist’s Guide to Participation in Code Blue Emergencies is accessed via the URL

7. How Navigated?
Left click once on the square at the bottom, center of the selected concept
A list appears below the concept
Select option and left click one time
Selections will variably include PDF, PowerPoint, films, or web site options
Choice can be read on line or printed for later review