Course Goal
This
course is designed to help Medical Certifiers and staff better understand what the
Electronic Death Registration System (EDRS) is and how to accurately document
the cause of death on the death certificate. The training will also
review how cause of death information is used, and when to refer cases to the
medical examiner
Intended Audience
New and experienced Medical
Certifiers and those who have a Certifier role.
Learning objectives
After completing this training, you should be able to:
- Identify the Iowa Electronic Death Registration
System (EDRS) and how to use it. - Recognize how “Cause of Death” information is
used. - Demonstrate how to complete a Death Certificate.
- Distinguish when to defer cases to the state or
county medical examiner. - Review how to document deaths.
- Identify what an ill-defined cause of death is
and how to better document cause of death. - Record a complete death record by avoiding
“pending” or “unknowns” on death records. - Identify where to find additional information
about cause of death reporting.
Pre-requisites/Learning Level
No pre-requisites
Cost
Free
Modality/format
Online Self-Pace
Length
1 hour
Technical requirements
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Headphones and/or Speakers for listening to audio
Steps to Complete This Training
The course includes : Course Overview, Course Module, Post-Test, Course Evaluation, and a Certificate of Completion at the end of this course. You must review the material in the course module and complete the post-test. A Certificate of Completion is
awarded on successful completion of this course. In order to successfully complete this course, you
MUST score 70% or higher on the posttest. If you do not receive 70% on the posttest, you may review the material and re-take it.
Core Competencies Addressed
Domain 1: Analytical/Assessment Skills
1A2: Identifies quantitative and qualitative data and information (e.g., vital statistics, electronic health records, transportation patterns, unemployment rates, community input, health equity impact assessments) that can be used for assessing the health
of a community.
1B2: Determines quantitative and qualitative data and information (e.g., vital statistics, electronic health records, transportation patterns, unemployment rates, community input, health equity impact assessments) needed for assessing the health of a
community.
Technical and Content Experts
Sandra Lyles, Field Representative, Bureau of Health Statistics, Iowa Department of Public Health
Melissa Bird, Bureau Chief, Bureau of Health Statistics,
Iowa Department of Public Health
Acknowledgments
This course was presented by the Bureau of Health Statistics, Iowa Department of Public Health.
Creation and/or Update
August 2021