Page 2 of 5: Exemptions for Epic Systems training opening Sept. 3 and other important updates

Please be reminded that Epic Systems training begins next month. In preparation, please read the following email carefully, as it contains important information, updates and instructions. Additional communication will follow next week with details on the training program components - please stay tuned.

Exemption process

An exemption attestation will be available in Elevate as of Sept. 3. Please read the attestation carefully before signing. If you meet the criteria, please proceed directly to the end user proficiency assessment (EUPA). You’ll have two attempts to score 80% or higher on the EUPA; if not, you’ll need to complete training. Once you successfully complete the EUPA, as well as a login lab and user settings lab, please unenroll yourself from your existing training session(s) to make them available to another user. Instructions on how to unenroll yourself from training can be found in this tip sheet.

Please note:

• If your former organization is in Canada but NOT included in the list of eligible organizations in the attestation, please email [email protected] to have the team review your request BEFORE completing the attestation form.
• If your Epic experience was over 12 months ago but within a reasonable timeframe, please email [email protected] to inquire about an exemption. 

Maintenance of Certification (MOC) credits 

Epic Systems training has been certified by the Allan Waters Family Simulation Centre at Unity Health as an accredited group learning activity (Section 1) and feedback and improvement activity (Section 3), as defined by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada’s Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program. Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and The College of Family Physicians of Canada members can claim Epic Systems training as continuing professional development as follows: 

• Section 1 MOC credits – virtual and instructor-led training is recognized as an MOC activity for up to 12 hours. This includes online activities and classroom training. 
• Section 3 MOC credits – user settings labs are recognized as an MOC activity for up to two hours, to personalize your Epic profile. 

Certificates will be available to download in Elevate within one month of activity completion. More information can be found in this document.

Validating your training courses 

Some of you may be required to complete multiple courses. Please use this catalogue to confirm that you’re registered for the right ones. In particular, please look to see if you’ve been inadvertently mapped to the “Research Coordinator” course. This course is meant for clinicians running research studies or other significant research endeavors, and is institutionally REQUIRED for those acting as principal investigators for Health Canada regulated research.

If you realize that you’re missing a course or inadvertently registered for the wrong one, please email [email protected] to be mapped to the right course(s).

Accommodations 

As a reminder, accommodation is available for physicians who require support with their classroom training session(s). To request accommodation, please submit this accessibility services request form to the EPR Education team at least three weeks ahead of your classroom training session(s). More information can be found on the form. 

Thank you for your continued assistance and cooperation. If you have any questions, please visit the EPR System Training page on UnityNet or email [email protected].