The Value of Training
Training sessions provide valuable information for both
new and experienced users. Establishing a new registry, introducing a new staff
member to the program, changing role responsibilities, or learning to utilize
more of a software product's capabilities are the most common reasons training
is requested.
DI offers training sessions
on-line and on-site for
regional groups or
individual facilities to accommodate
various learning styles, busy schedules and budget needs. Regardless of the
method, formal training sessions will:
- help new users to develop good registry habits early
- enable all users to implement efficient software
techniques such as data input, report generation, benchmarking, etc.
- facilitate the use of user-defined features for report
writing, etc.
- provide insight to other uses of the registry software
(interfaces, downloads, etc.)
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Web training sessions are a popular training option. DI
has recently updated our on-line course selection for all of our products,
creating concentrated modules that focus on the specific skills and are
presented in time-saving and economical modules. These sessions are presented
in a lecture format, with examples provided by the instructor.
A series of on-line sessions ranging in topics from
software setup to data entry to report writing reports is scheduled monthly.
The sessions are fee-based and reservations are required.
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upcoming dates.
Web-based Training Benefits:
- Convenient - you can even train from home!
- Economical - Individual hospitals save even more when
multiple attendees register together
- Staffed by experienced Instructors - skilled in
web-based teaching techniques
- Easy to schedule - Choose the module(s) that best meet
your needs and call or email to reserve your "seat".
Regional on-site training sessions normally require the
most lead time, particularly if individuals will be invited from many
facilities. These sessions are often requested for groups of 10-20 Collector
users from facilities in the same geographic area. DI staff will work with you
to make the arrangements for these sessions.
Regional-On-site Training Benefits:
- In-person training with limited or no travel
- Hands-on training
- Opportunity to network with other registry users
within your state/region
- Can be coordinated to piggy-back with other regional
meetings
A facility can schedule an on-site training session at its
location for up to 10 attendees. These are most commonly requested when new
software is being installed or if a facility finds that several staff members
are in need of training.
Single Facility On-site Training Benefits
- In-person training with limited or no travel
- Hands-on training
- Topics tailored to your staff's needs
- Keeps staff "on the same page"
- Provides opportunity to discuss individual facility
registry questions
