Hospital-IMS Essentials
Your day-one on-ramp: sign in safely, find any screen, set up your account and know which course comes next.
by Sankofa Skills Studio · vetted expert author
What you'll gain
Real first steps, checklists and worked examples you can act on — not just concepts.
Pass a real exam and earn a publicly verifiable certificate employers trust.
Unlimited practice mode + spaced-repetition flashcards, then unlimited exam retakes.
Keep the lessons and every future update to this course, forever.
What you'll cover
5 modules · 14 lessons · timed certification exam
1. What HospitalIMS is 3 lessons
The big picture every user needs before touching a screen: one system with 13 top-level rail groups on 5.0.112, one patient record keyed by the MRN, a clinical spine and a money spine that feed each other, and what you must have in hand on your first day.
- One system, thirteen groups Preview · 15 min
- One patient record, two spines · 16 min
- Your first day: what you need · 12 min
2. Signing in and out safely 3 lessons
Signing in with a numeric User ID, diagnosing a failed sign-in, replacing the Default Password on the Change Password screen, switching on two-factor authentication, and leaving a shared workstation without leaving your session behind.
- Signing in and when you cannot · 14 min
- Change Password and two-factor authentication · 18 min
- Signing out, locking and session timeout · 13 min
3. Finding your way around 3 lessons
The shell every screen lives in: the left rail of groups and sub-groups, the Search menu palette, the top-bar buttons (print, save-as, reload, theme, pin, support, full screen, avatar), and the Dashboard of gadgets you land on after sign-in.
- The left rail: groups, sub-groups and screens · 14 min
- Search menu, pin, theme and the top bar · 15 min
- The Dashboard and its gadgets · 15 min
4. Your account: profile and settings 3 lessons
Checking who the system thinks you are on View Profile, and configuring every tab of Edit User Settings: General, AutoLoaded Modules, DashBoard Gadgets, Daily report(email) Gadgets, Notifications and Others.
- View Profile and your granted privileges · 14 min
- Edit User Settings: General, Notifications and Others · 18 min
- AutoLoaded Modules, DashBoard Gadgets and daily report e-mail · 18 min
5. Memos, help and your next course 2 lessons
Reading and writing office memos, knowing which channel carries which message, where to get help without asking a colleague, and the role certification each hospital job should take next.
- My Memo: reading and writing office memos · 16 min
- Getting help and choosing your next certification · 15 min
Frequently asked
Is the certificate verifiable?
Yes. Every certificate carries a unique ID and a cryptographic signature. Anyone — an employer or a client — can confirm it instantly on our public verification page, with no login.
Who teaches this course?
A vetted expert author — Sankofa Skills Studio. Every expert course is reviewed and fact-checked before publication, and the author earns a revenue share on your enrolment.
How long do I have access?
Lifetime. Once you enrol you keep access to the lessons, practice mode and flashcards — including future updates to this course.
What happens if I don't pass the exam first time?
You can retake it — up to 5 attempts, with a 12-hour wait between attempts. Practice mode is unlimited, so rehearse with the same verified question bank until you're ready.
Can my team enrol together?
Yes. Talk to us about group and organisation rates — certifying a whole team is faster and cheaper than one at a time.
Continue your path
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