PCIS VA/RH Basics – Online

  • Course Type: eLearning Course
  • Length: 45 minutes
  • Category: Computer Application Training

Introduction to the Patient Care Information System (PCIS) used at VGH, UBC Hospital, Richmond Hospital, GF Strong, George Pearson Centre, Mary Pack Arthritis Centre and Dogwood Lodge.

PCIS Access and Training is NOT required in the areas using CST Cerner as of November 5, 2022


This course includes:

  • Base Screen Navigation
  • Activating a Patient Record
  • Master Patient Index
  • Reviewing Allergies and Medications
  • Reviewing Lab Results and Transcriptions
  • Review of Emergency Department Census
  • Ability to request Access to WebDi(PACS)

Course Length: approx 30 - 45 mins

NOTE: Required Supplemental Training materials, that may be sent with the PCIS Access confirmation e-mail after completion of the course, should be reviewed if applicable.
Depending on Job Role, additional time may be needed.

This course is ONLY available to:

  • Physicians, Fellows, Residents, Medical Students, Nurse Practitioners, Researchers, Psychologists

  • Technologists in Cardiology, Medical Imaging, Laboratory

  • Students - Medical Students, Nurse Practitioner, Psychology Student/Intern, Radiology

  • Allied Health Staff and Students - RT, PT, OT, SLP, Dietician, Social Work, Spiritual Care

  • Patient Care Aides (PCA), Porters

  • Information Desk, Finance Clerks

  • Non-Registration Clerical (e.g. - Clinical Secretary)

NOTE: Other clinical staff and students, such as Nursing (RN, RPN, LPN) and Unit Clerk (NUA/NUC), should not take this course and instead register for the PCIS VA/RH Clinical Basics - Online course

Questions? Contact vhpcistraining@vch.ca
45 minutes
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NOTE: Required Supplemental Training materials, that may be sent with the PCIS Access confirmation e-mail after completion of the course, should be reviewed if applicable. Depending on Job Role, additional time may be needed.

Contact Information

Readiness, User

vhpcistraining@vch.ca