Training Topics

Several methods of training are offered for all products offered by Digital Innovation, Inc. to meet a variety of learning needs. Click here to read about DI's training options.

ON-LINE TRAINING MODULE TOPICS

On-line group training modules begin at 1:00 (Eastern Time). For details about DI's on-line and traditional training, contact Sales & Marketing (click here for current dates and registration information).

Collector Trauma Topics

Two 4-hour modules provide an excellent introduction to data entry and reporting using Collector and the DI Report Writer.Click here for a printable .pdf version

Module 1: Concepts of a Trauma Registry (4 hours)
Attendees will receive instruction on the following Collector concepts:

• Layout & functional organization of the Collector Trauma Registry
• Data entry - accessing and maintaining records, data checks
• Injury coding & Tri-Code
• Scoring systems (RTS, ISS, TRISS, AIS, etc.)
• Administrative Options (accounts, diagnostics)
• Operational Definitions, User Customization Options
• Built-in ("Standard") Reports (Time Permitting)

Module 2: Report Writer for Collector(4 hours)
This session includes instructions for using the DI Report Writer. Specific topics include:

• Report Components Overview
  • Review of Built-in reports
  • Query
  • Data Table Report
  • Statistics Report
• Basic queries
• Linking Queries
• Calculation Queries
• DBF Export
• Gather
• Coded variables
• Modifying/ Graphing a MS Excel document

NTRACS Topics

Several NTRACS training sessions provide additional knowledge to NTRACS users of all experience levels. (Click here for printable (.pdf) version.)

Module 1: NTRACS Concepts(4 hours)

• Accessing NTRACS
• System setup, including users and security
• Overview of data entry screens
• Editing and managing popup lists
• Custom Datapoint configuration
• Performance improvement indicators

Module 2: Using NTRACS Data (4 hours)

• Selecting Report Types
• Creating filter statements
• Multiple filter statements
• Selecting data items
• Sorting / Grouping
• Multiple filter statements
• And / or statements

To help you determine of you should register for Module 2 or for Module 3, take the NTRACS Training Pre-Test. (You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to open the document.)

DI Report Writer for NTRACS(4 hours)
This session includes instructions for using the DI Report Writer. Specific topics include:

• Report Components Overview
  • Review of Built-in reports
  • Query
  • Data Table Report
  • Statistics Report
• Basic queries
• Linking Queries
• Calculation Queries
• DBF Export
• Gather
• Coded variables
• Modifying/ Graphing a MS Excel document

DI Outcomes Training Modules

The Outcomes Tracking System ("Outcomes") is available for use with either the Collector or NTRACS trauma registry software. The three training modules offered can be completed in one full day as an on-site session or as shorter and separate web sessions. Prior to beginning Module 2, Outcomes users will need to schedule time at their facility to complete the setup steps covered in Module 1. If an on-site training is desired, this "homework" step can be completed during the training session. (A printable description of these modules is included with the Collector and NTRACS Trauma Registry course descriptions.)

Module 1: Intro to Outcomes, Basic System Configuration (2 Hours)

• Purpose & Goals
• Configuration planning
• Basic Setup (menus, authorizations, referrals, etc.)
• Interface with Collector Trauma
• Accessing, editing and closing records
• Sample case entry

Module 2: Advanced Configuration and Letters (90 minutes)

• User-defined issues
• custom filter questions
• custom complications
• Outcomes spreadsheet and printout reports
• Developing referral letters

Module 3: Advanced Reports (90 minutes)

• Outcomes Statistical Reports
• Ad-hoc reporting
• Special queries & menus

NTRACS Burn Registry Training (v5)

Module 1: Burn Concepts (Approx. 4 hours)
(Click here for printable (.pdf) version.)

• Administrative Module:
  • " User account management "
  • Custom data element configuration "
  • Menu editing
• Registry Module:
  • Data entry navigation
  • Data entry keystrokes
  • Logic rules
  • Registry reports
  • " Record management: Add/edit, Search, Readmissions
  • " Zip code management

Module 2: DI Report Writer for NTRACS Burn (Approx. 4 hours)

• Basic queries
• Data table reports
• Basic statistics reports
• Linking queries
• Calculation queries
• DBF Export
• Gather
• Coded variables
• Modifying / Graphing a MS Excel document