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Managing Patient Data and EHR System Workflows

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Managing Patient Data and EHR System Workflows

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Enoch Francis Xavier

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

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6 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Describe patient registration workflows, including demographic data entry and medical history capture

  • Explain how clinical and administrative information is documented within appropriate sections of the patient record

  • Describe how to manage orders, results, and messaging workflows to support care coordination and communication

  • Apply data quality and integrity practices to ensure accurate, complete, and timely record maintenance

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August 2026

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This course is part of the EHR Workflows and Processes in Healthcare Specialization
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There are 4 modules in this course

In this module, you will explore how patient records are created and maintained through the registration process. You will examine how to enter demographic information accurately, capture required administrative data, and document consent. The module also covers common registration challenges, including duplicate records, name discrepancies, and missing information, and introduces strategies for preventing and resolving these issues. Through guided scenarios, you will practice applying registration workflows relevant to front office and patient access roles. By the end of this module, you will be able to describe and apply patient registration workflows that support accurate, complete, and well-organized patient records from the point of first contact.

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7 videos5 readings4 assignments2 plugins

In this module, you will explore the documentation practices that are central to maintaining accurate, complete, and compliant patient records in EHR systems. You will examine how clinical and administrative documentation is created and completed within the patient encounter workflow, the standards and completeness requirements that govern it, and the tools available to support structured data entry. The module also covers how documentation supports compliance, continuity of care, and communication across the care team. Through realistic scenarios, you will practice applying documentation principles to common situations encountered in healthcare settings. By the end of this module, you will be able to describe and apply documentation practices that meet organizational and regulatory expectations.

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4 videos3 readings4 assignments2 plugins

In this module, you will explore how orders are entered, tracked, and completed within EHR systems, how results are managed and communicated across the care team, and how messaging and task management workflows support care coordination. The module provides scenario-based practice relevant to clinical support staff and health information roles. By the end of this module, you will be able to describe order and results management workflows, apply messaging and coordination workflows, and recognize how these processes contribute to safe and effective patient care.

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3 videos4 readings4 assignments3 plugins

In this final module, you will consolidate your learning by completing a comprehensive final project that simulates a realistic patient care encounter. In the project, you will apply your understanding of patient registration, clinical and administrative documentation, orders and results management, and messaging and care coordination workflows as you work through a multi-step ambulatory care scenario. The tasks require you to make decisions about registration accuracy, appropriate documentation approaches, and the handling of orders and results while maintaining high standards of data quality throughout the encounter. The module concludes with a course summary, glossary of key terms, and a final exam that assesses your overall understanding of patient data management and EHR system workflows.

What's included

1 video3 readings2 assignments

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