Virtual EHR Training: Clinician Education
- Healthcare organizations are increasingly adopting virtual EHR training programs, driven by financial pressures and the need for efficient clinician education.
- Self-directed virtual education, blending asynchronous and instructor-lead online training, offers scalability and resource efficiency.
- Derek Harley, EHR learning and growth manager at M Health Fairview, reported a 76% reduction in development time for new training modules using a commercially available platform.
Eager to revolutionize clinician education? Virtual EHR training is rapidly transforming healthcare, offering superior efficiency and satisfaction compared to conventional methods. this approach empowers clinicians with self-directed learning, personalized content, and reduced time away from patient care. Discover how tailored training boosts engagement and effectiveness, while organizations see reduced costs and broader reach. Data-driven insights personalize education,tracking competency and identifying knowledge gaps. Blended learning, incorporating virtual and traditional methods, yields the highest satisfaction levels. M Health Fairview and UTHealth Houston are already leveraging these strategies. Stay informed with News Directory 3 for the latest insights.Discover what’s next in the evolution of virtual EHR training.
Virtual EHR Training Reshapes Clinician Education
Updated June 12, 2025
Healthcare organizations are increasingly adopting virtual EHR training programs, driven by financial pressures and the need for efficient clinician education. A recent KLAS report,”Virtual EHR Education 2025,” highlights the rise of self-directed virtual education as a transformative and scalable approach.
Self-directed virtual education, blending asynchronous and instructor-lead online training, offers scalability and resource efficiency. This approach allows clinicians to learn at their own pace,focusing on role-specific content,while reducing time away from patient care. For organizations, it eliminates geographic barriers and centralizes education.
Derek Harley, EHR learning and growth manager at M Health Fairview, reported a 76% reduction in development time for new training modules using a commercially available platform. This efficiency extends to clinicians, enabling them to train at their own pace and re-access materials as needed.
The ability to self-pace, relevance to individual roles, and ease of access contribute to higher clinician participation in virtual training. Consistent learning experiences are also ensured by eliminating variation among trainers.
Healthcare IT leaders are leveraging analytics to personalize education. Virtual platforms provide insights on training progress and knowledge gaps, which are used to tailor learning experiences.UTHealth Houston, such as, uses Epic Signal data to identify underutilized tools and align training accordingly.
KLAS data indicates that self-directed virtual education correlates with higher Net EHR Experience Scores (NEES) for both physicians and nurses. Combining virtual and traditional training methods yields the highest overall satisfaction.
Emplify Health (formerly Gundersen Health System) has transformed trainers into coaches, offering one-on-one support and reinforcing learning within EHR environments. This virtual-first approach has reduced new nurse onboarding time by 66%.
“Virtual training enables us to educate clinicians up front and maintain touch-points over time. That was unachievable and not scalable with instructor-led training,” said a director of clinical informatics and education.
What’s next
To optimize virtual EHR education programs,organizations should prioritize convenience by storing content centrally and making it accessible across devices.Building content with clinicians in mind, creating engagement strategies, and planning for sustainability through continuous measurement are also crucial.