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Empower your staff to optimize your lab with DI training programs.

Overview

We provide training programs and materials for both instructor-led and self-paced courses, covering features, setup, installation, and operation of Instrument Manager™ (IM) and EP Evaluator®. 

Data Innovations is an approved continuing education provider in clinical laboratory sciences through the ASCLS P.A.C.E.® Program and registered with CE Broker® for Florida.

Courses

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Instrument Manager Fundamentals 2.0 – Self-Paced

Learn basic IM system navigation and functions in a virtual lab environment in this 11-session training available over 45 days.

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Instrument Manager Foundations of Rule Writing – Blended Course

Learn how to design, create, test, and document rules. Use value lists, perform calculations, add indices, and more.

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Advanced Concepts of Rule Writing in Instrument Manager Blended Course

Gain advanced skills in writing rules to perform complex functions. Take your lab’s efficiencies further.

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Mastering Autoverification Rule Sets in Instrument Manager – Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Gain hands-on experience creating and managing AV rules sets in Instrument Manager.

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EP Evaluator Basics – Self-Paced Training Course

Learn how to get started with EP Evaluator for instrument performance validation and reporting.

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Instructors

Meet Our Training Instructors

Carolyn Spencer, MLS(ASCP)

Sr. Technical Trainer

Holly Opatz MLS(ASCP)

Technical Trainer

George Caldwell, PMP

Technical Trainer

Goodwin Moy

Technical Trainer

Miranda Spears, MLS(ASCP)

Sr. Technical Trainer

FAQ

Training FAQ’s

What is Virtual Learning?

Virtual learning allows you to participate in interactive, instructor-led courses from the comfort of your office. Virtual learning is intended for Instrument Manager users who want high quality training but either do not have sufficient travel funds in their budgets or prefer not to be away from the lab for an extended period.

What is the difference between a webinar and virtual learning?

Webinars work well for classes that do not require hands on experience to fully understand the material. During a webinar the instructor will teach with a presentation and the student participates by listening, watching, asking questions and joining in on the conversations. Virtual learning courses include the webinar portion (classroom) plus a hands-on portion (lab) that allows the student to test out their new knowledge within their own instance of an Instrument Manager lab.

What are the benefits of a Data Innovations virtual learning course?

  • User-friendly access to the classroom and lab environment via a link. There is no downloading of software.
  • Interactive environment and tools allow for learning from the instructor and other students within the classroom.
  • Instructor guidance through the software that allows students to perform exercises and functions on their own lab version of Instrument Manager that reinforce concepts learned.
  • Student access to their Instrument Manager lab outside of formal classroom sessions for completion of practice exercises and review of application concepts.
  • Private assistance from Data Innovations’ facilitators during (and outside of class periods, if needed) to complete training exercises in Instrument Manager lab.

What is needed for virtual learning?

  • Dual extended monitor set up required with at least 1 monitor large/wide screen (i.e. 22 inch)
    Note: A laptop computer or projecting the presentation image on a screen is not recommended.
  • Input devices: Keyboard, Mouse or compatible pointing device
  • Sound: Computer with microphone, speaker or headset
  • Internet Browser: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Edge, updated to current versions
    Note: The virtual trainee platform will not work properly if accessed via Internet Explorer. Do not connect via a VPN, this may cause latency, bandwidth or other connectivity issues.
  • Access to AWS WorkSpaces (may require your IT security access) click here to test your connection now.

What if I have to cancel or reschedule a training?

Data Innovations Training Cancellation or Rescheduling Policy:

  • Requests to cancel or reschedule training must be sent to the DI North America training team at: northamerica-training@datainnovations.com at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to scheduled training start date.
  • If training reschedule requests are received at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to start date, trainees can be rescheduled for an available seat in a comparable program for no additional charge at one of our U.S. regional training locations or virtual training programs, depending on what had been purchased. Data Innovations cannot guarantee seat availability for training in the original regional site for which trainee had been scheduled.
  • Reschedule requests or cancellations made less than thirty (30) calendar days prior to start date, or no shows, are subject to a rescheduling fee up to the full price of the training seat.

May we record your training to share with colleagues or to reference later?

No. While we appreciate that you find our trainings valuable enough to share, our training materials are proprietary and cannot be recorded, duplicated, repurposed, or transmitted in any way.

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Instrument Manager Fundamentals 2.0 – Self-Paced

 

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Course Objectives

At the conclusion of this training participants will be able to:

  • Describe basic Instrument Manager operations.
  • Understand how to acquire device specific drivers.
  • Create device configurations & connections.
  • Demonstrate Test, Fluid, Error Code & Instrument ID mapping.
  • Perform basic system troubleshooting.
  • Explain how data flows through Instrument Manager.
Intended Audience

Persons responsible for the building and administration of new IM installations. Depending on client, this may include members of IT and Lab departments, as well as consultants employed for building IM and related (i.e. LIS) systems.

Pre-requisites & Hardware Requirements
  • No prerequisite courses are required.
  • Please see System Requirements to use SAP Litmos. Use Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Microsoft Edge to access the training portal.
  • A dual extended monitor set up is recommended with at least one large monitor (i.e. 22 in).
  • Access to AWS WorkSpaces (may require your IT security access) click here to test your connection now.
Course Length

The course consists of 11 recorded lessons and will be available self-paced over 45 days so that you can train on-demand in the time and setting that best suits your needs.

Continuing Education Credits

6 Hours

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Instrument Manager Foundations of Rule Writing – Blended Course

 

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Course Objectives

At the conclusion of this training participants will be able to:

  • Demonstrate how to design, create, test, and document rules
  • Explain how rule placement impacts order and result messages
  • Describe the major components of the rules application
  • Apply concepts of performing calculations, adding indices, using value
  • lists, and parent/child associations
  • Identify request and result rules
Intended Audience

Participants should have a basic knowledge of Instrument Manager, internal laboratory workflows, and an understanding of their Laboratory Information System (LIS).

Pre-requisites & Hardware Requirements
  • A dual extended monitor set up is required with at least one large monitor (i.e. 22 in)
  • A microphone is required
  • Access to AWS WorkSpaces (may require your IT security access) click here to test your connection now.
Course Length

One week of Prep Work and three weeks ILT

Continuing Education Credits

20 Hours

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Advanced Concepts of Rule Writing in Instrument Manager Blended Course

 

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Course Objectives

This high-impact blended course is designed for experienced professional looking to push the boundaries of what’s possible within Instrument Manager’s Rules Engine! At the conclusion of this training participants will be able to:

  • Demonstrate how to write, test, and document rules to perform complex functions.
  • Explain how rule placement impacts order and result messages.
  • Apply concepts of using advanced Operators to perform calculations and identify reruns.
  • Understand Notifier and Non-default message types.
Intended Audience

This course is ideal for professionals who have completed the Foundations of Rule Writing course and are seeking advanced expertise to handle complex scenarios and specialized workflows.

Pre-requisites & Hardware Requirements

Participants must understand laboratory workflows and operation of Laboratory Information Systems for transmission of orders and receipt of results from laboratory instrument interfaces. Prior attendance in a Data Innovations Foundations of Rule Writing course or equivalent training is required.

  • A dual extended monitor set up is required with at least one large monitor (i.e. 22 in)
  • A microphone is required
  • Access to AWS WorkSpaces (may require your IT security access) click here to test your connection now
Course Length
Blended
  • One week of prep work (1-2 hours of self-paced eLearning).
  • Three virtual instructor led sessions over three weeks time on Wednesdays.
Continuing Education Credits

10 Hours

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Mastering Autoverification Rule Sets in Instrument Manager – Virtual Instructor-Led Training

 

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Course Objectives

This advanced-level course provides participants with in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience creating and managing AV
(Autoverification) rule sets within Instrument Manager. At the conclusion of this training participants will be able to:

  • Demonstrate how to perform data collection, design, create, test, and document rules for Autoverification
  • Discuss how AV workflows can be translated into AV rule sets
  • Apply concepts of using advanced operators, performing calculations, identifying reruns, QC, SMW integration and testing complex scenarios
Intended Audience

Recommended for experienced Instrument Manager users responsible for building and maintaining AV rule sets. Prior knowledge of foundational rule writing is required.

Pre-requisites & Hardware Requirements

Participants must understand laboratory workflows and operation of Laboratory Information Systems for transmission of orders and receipt of results from laboratory instrument interfaces. Prior attendance in Data Innovations’ Advanced Concepts of Rule Writing or equivalent training is required.

  • A dual extended monitor set up is required with at least one large monitor (i.e. 22 in)
  • A microphone is required
  • Access to AWS WorkSpaces (may require your IT security access) click here to test your connection now.
Course Length

Three Virtual Instructor Led Training sessions with one to two hours of course work between sessions

Continuing Education Credits

10 Hours

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EP Evaluator Basics – Self-Paced Training Course

 

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Course Objectives
  • Navigate the user Interface.
  • Install and activate EP Evaluator software.
  • Create new projects and experiments.
  • Demonstrate using common EE Statistical Modules
  • Introduce policy definition.
  • Explain how to generate and print reports.
Intended Audience

Laboratory Technologist, Supervisors, Clinical Chemists, Technical Specialists, Manufacturers Field Technical Representatives, Manufacturers Development Scientists. All personnel who will be using EP Evaluator or its reports to evaluate the performance of laboratory methods.

Pre-requisites & Hardware Requirements
  • No prerequisite courses are required.
  • Participants should have a basic knowledge of laboratory quality control procedures and quality assurance requirements for their site.
  • Access to AWS WorkSpaces (may require your IT security access) click here to test your connection now.
Course Length

Training is self-paced, with course completion depending on lab operations and specific goals.

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