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 to visualize a domain of knowledge
They allow that knowledge to be shared with colleagues
They can be used for review of that knowledge or to enhance prior learning

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

5. Concept Map

6. Why use Cmaps?
Cmaps allow this knowledge to be displayed in multiple forms
Text documents
PowerPoint slides
Videos or film clips
Access to web sites

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

8. 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

9. Drop Down Menu