Epic Fundamentals – Healthcare IT Training – 2026 – Core Concepts and Module
Overview
Chronicle - correct answer ✔✔ Database Management System (DBMS) at the core of Epic
software.
Chronicles Files - correct answer ✔✔ Each file in the "cabinet" contains a RECORD. Patient
Record (EPT) or Provider Record (SER)
Contact Information - correct answer ✔✔ Located in the file, tracks the data over time
Record Item - correct answer ✔✔ Each record contains numbered items. A unique positive
integer
Record Value - correct answer ✔✔ A value would include the AMOUNT of 'weight' or the
persons height. The data content of an item.
Record Items that NEVER change - correct answer ✔✔ The .1 items is always the record ID
The .2 item is always the record NAME
Item Title - correct answer ✔✔ The item description. Examples: Date, Weight, Blood Pressure
Who needs a provider SER? - correct answer ✔✔ C - Has Credentials
A - Authorizes orders
R - Can be Referred to or send referrals
S - Can be Scheduled
(can include devices!)
, The ROLE Record controls _________ - correct answer ✔✔ The appearance or layout of
Hyperspace. The most common role configuration task is updating toolbars and menus.
M - Maximum number of open
workspaces
U - Use last login department
T - Timeout
T - Toolbars and menus
S - Start-up activities
The User Record (EMP) links to.. - correct answer ✔✔ A user role, security classes (ECL) and if
needed a provider record (SER). Each person who logs in to Epic needs a user record.
Security Classes are made up of.. - correct answer ✔✔ Security Points.
A combination of security points grants you access to many activities or workflows within an
application. Security classes combine security points into "key rings". Each application has its
own security points and security classes
A Provider Record is needed by.. - correct answer ✔✔ Any person or resource that is scheduled,
has credentials, authorizes orders, or makes/receives referrals.
EpicCare Provider/Hotkey Form - correct answer ✔✔ Where providers are Linked to User
Records, in User Security
Linkable Templates - correct answer ✔✔ Configure security and a user role for a group of users
Overview
Chronicle - correct answer ✔✔ Database Management System (DBMS) at the core of Epic
software.
Chronicles Files - correct answer ✔✔ Each file in the "cabinet" contains a RECORD. Patient
Record (EPT) or Provider Record (SER)
Contact Information - correct answer ✔✔ Located in the file, tracks the data over time
Record Item - correct answer ✔✔ Each record contains numbered items. A unique positive
integer
Record Value - correct answer ✔✔ A value would include the AMOUNT of 'weight' or the
persons height. The data content of an item.
Record Items that NEVER change - correct answer ✔✔ The .1 items is always the record ID
The .2 item is always the record NAME
Item Title - correct answer ✔✔ The item description. Examples: Date, Weight, Blood Pressure
Who needs a provider SER? - correct answer ✔✔ C - Has Credentials
A - Authorizes orders
R - Can be Referred to or send referrals
S - Can be Scheduled
(can include devices!)
, The ROLE Record controls _________ - correct answer ✔✔ The appearance or layout of
Hyperspace. The most common role configuration task is updating toolbars and menus.
M - Maximum number of open
workspaces
U - Use last login department
T - Timeout
T - Toolbars and menus
S - Start-up activities
The User Record (EMP) links to.. - correct answer ✔✔ A user role, security classes (ECL) and if
needed a provider record (SER). Each person who logs in to Epic needs a user record.
Security Classes are made up of.. - correct answer ✔✔ Security Points.
A combination of security points grants you access to many activities or workflows within an
application. Security classes combine security points into "key rings". Each application has its
own security points and security classes
A Provider Record is needed by.. - correct answer ✔✔ Any person or resource that is scheduled,
has credentials, authorizes orders, or makes/receives referrals.
EpicCare Provider/Hotkey Form - correct answer ✔✔ Where providers are Linked to User
Records, in User Security
Linkable Templates - correct answer ✔✔ Configure security and a user role for a group of users
