Training Course on Health Data Collection and Management Using OpenMRS
This training course equips participants with the skills required to collect, manage, analyze, and report health data using OpenMRS.
Course Overview
| Course Title | Training Course on Health Data Collection and Management Using OpenMRS |
| Organization | Tech For Development (T4D) |
| Venue | Tech For Development (T4D) Training Center along Tala Road, Runda, Nairobi |
| Duration | 5 Days |
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| Course Fees (Face-to-Face) | USD 1100/KES 75,000 (Exclusive of VAT) |
| Course Fees (Virtual) | USD 500/KES 55,000 (Exclusive of VAT) |
| Training Modes | Virtual and face-to-face training |
| Payment | Payment should be made to the Tech For Development (T4D) bank account on or before the start of the course |
| Accreditation | Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion |
OpenMRS is a leading open-source electronic medical record (EMR) system widely used in health information systems (HIS) across low- and middle-income countries.
This training course equips participants with the skills required to collect, manage, analyze, and report health data using OpenMRS.
By the end of this training, health care professionals will be able to support evidence-based decision-making, program monitoring, and health service delivery improvement.
Participants will also gain practical experience in patient data collection, routine health data management, metadata configuration, data quality assurance, and health reporting within real-world healthcare settings.
The training course is ideal for health professionals, data officers, M&E staff, HIS officers, and IT personnel involved in digital health implementations.
Duration
5 days
Who Should Attend this Course?
- Healthcare professionals
- Data officers
- M&E personnel
- Health Information System officers
- IT personnel involved in digital health implementations
- Researchers
- Field workers
- Project managers
What are the Key Skills from This Course?
- Digital health and health information systems competency
- OpenMRS system navigation and use
- Health data collection and clinical documentation
- Health data management and quality assurance
- Health data reporting and basic analysis
- OpenMRS system administration and support
- Interoperability and digital health integration
- Health information system implementation and problem-solving skills
Course Objectives
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Understand what OpenMRS is and its capabilities
- Install and set up OpenMRS
- Configure OpenMRS to suit your needs
- Collect and use OpenMRS data
- Maintain and troubleshoot OpenMRS
- Exploit the OpenMRS modular structure
Course Requirements
- A computer (Windows, Mac, or Linux)
- No prior knowledge of OpenMRS is required
- No previous programming experience needed
- Proficiency in English
- Basic computer literacy
Training Approaches (Training Methodology)
- Interactive lectures
- Live demonstrations
- Hands-on exercises
- Group discussions
- Real-world case studies
- Knowledge checks and quizzes
- Collaborative group work
Course Modules
Course Outline
Module I: Introduction to Digital Health, HIS, and OpenMRS
- Overview of digital health and Health Information Systems (HIS)
- Role of EMRs/EHRs in health data collection and management
- Introduction to OpenMRS: history, architecture, and global use
- OpenMRS components: concepts, patients, encounters, observations
- User roles, access control, and data privacy
- Hands-on Exercise: Exploring patient records and dashboards
Module II: Patient Registration and Clinical Data Collection
- Patient registration workflows
- Demographics and unique patient identification
- Clinical encounters and forms
- Data entry standards and best practices
- Concepts, dictionary, and metadata basics
- Structured vs unstructured clinical data
- Case Study: Registering patients, recording clinical visits on OpenMRS
Module III: Data Management, Quality Assurance, and Metadata Configuration
- Health data lifecycle in OpenMRS
- Data quality dimensions (accuracy, completeness, timeliness)
- Data validation and error correction
- Managing concepts, locations, and providers
- Introduction to metadata configuration
- Handling duplicate records and data cleaning
- Hands-on Exercises: Editing and managing metadata, and performing basic data quality checks
Module IV: Reporting, Data Analysis, and Use of Health Information
- Importance of health data use in decision-making
- Built-in OpenMRS reports
- Exporting data for analysis
- Indicators, aggregates, and routine reporting
- Using data for monitoring and evaluation (M&E)
- Practical Exercise: Generating routine health reports
Module V: System Administration, Interoperability, and Implementation Best Practices
- OpenMRS system administration basics
- User management and permissions
- Data security, backups, and confidentiality
- Interoperability concepts (DHIS2, HL7, FHIR)
- Deployment considerations in health facilities
- Challenges, best practices, and lessons learned
- Future trends in digital health and OpenMRS
- Case Study: Managing users and roles
Course Administration
This instructor-led training course is delivered using a blended learning approach comprising presentations, guided practical sessions, web-based tutorials, and group work.
Accreditation
Participants will receive a Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion.
Training Venue
Held at the Tech For Development Training Centre.
Accommodation & Airport Transfer
Arranged upon request.
Email: letstalk@techfordevelopment.com
Phone: (+254) 790 824 179
Tailor-Made
Customised training available.
Payment
Send proof of payment to letstalk@techfordevelopment.com.
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Previous Participants
| # | Role | Organization | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Project Administrator | AMPATH | Kenya |