Getting Started

You can use this workbook to become acquainted with the PracticeWorks Charting module before you are trained, to help while you are being trained, and to refresh your memory after training is completed.  To access the Help, in the software, select Help > Help from the menu bar.

See the PracticeWorks online help for more information.

Backing Up Data

You should have a backup for each day of the week, with copies stored off-site. Keep your backups in a fire-resistant safe. 

Note:  Customer Support does not provide assistance on your backup procedures. Contact your hardware vendor to create and maintain a backup routine.

Using the Skill Sharpeners

The software comes with a tutorial, which contains data. The exercises in each lesson enable you to use the data and add your own. After you do any of the exercises, you can reset the tutorial data to its original state. 

Accessing the Tutorial

Important:  Make sure you do these exercises in the tutorial and not in your live data.

To access the tutorial:

  1. Select Start > All Programs > PracticeWorks > Tutorial > Tutorial. A message is displayed. 

  1. Click OK. The User Login window is displayed.

  1. In the Your initials field, type jek; in the Password field, type 1234.

  2. Click OK. The Practice Central window is displayed. 

  3. To toggle between Practice Central and the appointment book, click the Practice Central  button. When you close the Practice Central window, the appointment book is displayed. 

  4. To exit the tutorial, select File > Exit.

You can access Charting from the Appointment Book window or the patient’s clipboard. 

Resetting the Tutorial Data

To reset the tutorial data, close the tutorial, and then select Start > All Programs > PracticeWorks > Tutorial > Reset Tutorial Data

 

Related Topics

Training Resources

Contacting Support

Accessing Charting