Course Overview
This intensive training course offered by IRES is designed to equip health care professionals with advanced Excel skills tailored to their specific needs. Participants will learn to efficiently manage and analyze patient data, create comprehensive reports, and develop dashboards that provide critical insights for decision-making. The course covers key topics such as data management, statistical analysis, and visualization techniques, focusing on practical applications in health care settings. By the end of the course, participants will be proficient in using Excel to streamline administrative tasks, improve data accuracy, and enhance the overall efficiency of health care operations.
Duration
10 days.
Target Audience
- Health Care Administrators
- Clinical Data Analysts
- Medical Office Managers
- Health Care Researchers
- Financial Analysts in Health Care
- Health Information Technicians
- Quality Improvement Coordinators
- Administrative Support Staff
- Health Care Consultants
Organizational Impact
- Improved data management and analysis capabilities within health care settings.
- Enhanced accuracy in tracking and reporting patient data, treatment outcomes, and operational metrics.
- Streamlined administrative processes and reporting, leading to increased efficiency.
- Better decision-making based on comprehensive data insights and accurate forecasting.
- Enhanced compliance with health care regulations and standards through improved data handling.
Personal Impact
- Increased proficiency in using Excel for managing and analyzing health care data.
- Improved ability to create detailed and accurate reports and dashboards relevant to health care.
- Enhanced skills in data visualization to effectively communicate patient and operational data.
- Greater confidence in handling complex data sets and performing advanced data analysis.
- Expanded career opportunities with specialized Excel skills tailored to the health care industry.
Course Level:
Course Objectives
- Introduce the new Excel user to the program's features.
- Expand on basic Excel skills by setting up a worksheet for a point-source outbreak investigation. The scenario is that there is an outbreak of a food-borne illness that has been tracked down to a single banquet event. The objective is to set up a spreadsheet so that an outbreak investigation can be conducted in real time.
- Introduce the use of basic mathematical formulas by filling in a budget worksheet.
- Utilize the worksheet that we constructed in Objective 2 to complete the mock outbreak investigation.
- Learn the basic use of PivotTables in MS Excel
- Demonstrate how Excel can be used for writing form letters
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Excel for Health Care Professionals
- Overview of Course Objectives
- Understanding Excel Interface and Basic Features
- Navigating and Customizing Workbooks
- Data Entry and Basic Formatting
- Case Study/Practical Component: Setting up a patient database and applying basic formatting to prepare for analysis.
Module 2: Data Management and Organization
- Sorting and Filtering Data
- Using Data Validation Tools
- Managing Large Data Sets
- Creating and Using Named Ranges
- Case Study/Practical Component: Organizing and managing a large dataset of patient records to streamline data entry and retrieval.
Module 3: Advanced Formulas and Functions
- Applying Date and Time Functions
- Utilizing Statistical Functions for Health Data
- Leveraging Lookup and Reference Functions
- Implementing Logical Functions
- Case Study/Practical Component: Calculating patient age groups and treatment durations using advanced formulas to analyze patient data.
Module 4: Data Visualization Techniques
- Creating and Customizing Charts
- Using Conditional Formatting to Highlight Trends
- Building Dynamic Charts with Data Tables
- Applying Sparklines for Quick Insights
- Case Study/Practical Component: Developing a set of visual charts to represent patient outcomes and treatment effectiveness.
Module 5: PivotTables and PivotCharts
- Creating and Customizing PivotTables
- Using PivotCharts to Visualize Data
- Filtering and Grouping Data in PivotTables
- Implementing Calculated Fields and Items
- Case Study/Practical Component: Analyzing patient demographics and treatment outcomes using PivotTables and PivotCharts to identify trends and patterns.
Module 6: Data Import and Export
- Importing Data from External Sources
- Exporting Data to Different Formats
- Creating Data Connections and Refreshing Data
- Managing and Updating Data Links
- Case Study/Practical Component: Importing and integrating data from electronic health records (EHRs) into Excel for comprehensive analysis.
Module 7: Data Cleaning and Preparation
- Identifying and Removing Duplicate Data
- Handling Missing or Incomplete Data
- Standardizing Data Formats
- Using Text Functions for Data Cleaning
- Case Study/Practical Component: Cleaning and preparing a dataset of patient information to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
Module 8: Creating Interactive Dashboards
- Overview of Dashboard Components
- Designing Effective Dashboard Layouts
- Adding Interactivity with Slicers and Timelines
- Combining Multiple Data Sources
- Case Study/Practical Component: Building an interactive dashboard to monitor key health care metrics and patient outcomes.
Module 9: Advanced Data Analysis Techniques
- Using Statistical Analysis Tools
- Implementing What-If Analysis
- Performing Regression Analysis
- Creating Forecasting Models
- Case Study/Practical Component: Conducting a regression analysis to predict patient outcomes based on treatment variables.
Module 10: Integrating Excel with Other Health Care Tools
- Linking Excel with Health Care Management Software
- Using Excel with Electronic Health Records (EHRs)
- Exporting Reports to Share with Stakeholders
- Automating Data Transfers
- Case Study/Practical Component: Integrating Excel data with a health care management system to streamline reporting and analysis processes.
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Course Administration Details:
Methodology
These instructor-led training sessions are delivered using a blended learning approach and include presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience as professionals and trainers in these fields. All facilitation and course materials are offered in English. Participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.
Accreditation
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
Training Venue
The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
Accommodation and Airport Transfer
Accommodation and Airport Transfer are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
Tailor-Made
This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
Payment
Payment should be transferred to the IRES account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected]
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