Not a Veterinarian? Learn ZIMS for Medical with New Course for Non-Veterinary Staff
- By Mary Ellen Amodeo
ZIMS for Medical for Non-Veterinary Staff is a new self-paced, online training course designed for anyone responsible for managing medical records at their institution. In zoos and aquariums where this responsibility falls to staff without a veterinary background, the new course equips them with essential skills to accurately enter clinical notes, samples, test results, and more in ZIMS for Medical.Â
The course also teaches users how to search for medical records, generate reports, and access global medical resources, ensuring they can confidently navigate and utilize ZIMS for effective medical record-keeping.Â
The ZIMS for Medical training consists of four modules, each focusing on a key aspect of Medical ZIMS:
- Getting Started – Learn to navigate ZIMS for Medical, set up medical preferences, manage medical roles, and share medical records.
- Medical Records – Understand how to add various medical records, including clinical notes, samples, tests & results, and more.
- Searches and Reports – Learn to search for medical data and compile reports for informed decision-making.
- Medical Resources – Learn to access global medical resources such as Anesthesia Summaries, Drug Usage Extracts, Morbidity and Mortality Analysis, and Expected Test Results.
Enroll through ZIMS
The course is free for all registered ZIMS and LearnZIMS users and is hosted on The Nature Conservancy Conservation Training website. Users will progress through interactive and video-based exercises at their own pace, and upon completion, each user will receive a certificate recognizing their achievement.
Click the button below to get the enrollment key and more information about the course.Â
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