The Computer Fundamentals Project provides you with a chance to apply what you have learned about computer fundamentals to a real-life scenario in which you automate a medical office by replacing the old existing technology with all new computer technology and equipment, given a budget of $100,000.

Heres the scenario . . .

You have been hired by Nutritional Associates of New Jersey as a computer consultant. Your primary objective is to automate the medical practice. Nutritional Associates is a 400-patient medical practice specializing in nutrition and nutritional-related device rentals and sales. The practice has fallen way behind the technology curve, the victim of shortsighted decisions, lack of vision, and budget constraints. The office currently runs on 12-year-old personal computers (PCs); the five station office is old and seldom used, with no new software. Only a few staff members are skilled or excited about technology. Your task is to build an automation plan and budget. You are given $100,000 with which to work.