CDSi Training Material

Whether you are new to the CDSi resources or looking for information on a specific topic, there are a variety of materials available to support your use of the CDSi resources.

The training materials fall into two categories: Learn and Practice. Here are a few ways to use them:

1. New to the materials?
   Start with Learn and then proceed to Practice.
2. Aware of the resources, but not sure where to start?
   Take the CDSi Self-Assessment to identify the performance support materials designed to meet your specific needs.
3. Familiar with the resources, but need help with a particular concept?
   Choose the specific topic you are interested in learning. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, email nipinfo@cdc.gov with your specific questions.

Learn

• CDSi Self-Assessment pdf icon[1 page] | Read text equivalentpdf icon (for Section 508 access) – Assesses your knowledge of the CDSi resources to identify specific training materials designed to meet your needs
• Common Misconceptions Quick Guide pdf icon[2 pages] – Provides a list of ten misconceptions and their corresponding realities regarding the CDSi resources
• Calculating Dates Quick Guide pdf icon[2 pages] – Explains the manner in which dates are calculated in the CDSi resources

Practice

• Using the Test Cases Quick Guide pdf icon[5 pages] – Provides an overview of the CDSi Test Cases as well as instructions on filtering Test Cases in Microsoft Excel and executing Test Cases to validate your CDS engine
• Reading Supporting Data Quick Guide pdf icon[2 pages] | Read text equivalentpdf icon (for Section 508 access) – Provides an overview of the Support Data spreadsheets as well as an opportunity to practice reading the Supporting Data using real-life examples
• CDSi Resources Practice Exercise pdf icon[4 pages] | Read text equivalentpdf icon (for Section 508 access) – Provides an opportunity to practice using the Supporting Data and relevant business rules to answer several questions regarding administering immunizations

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