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Module: GR-02 Training & CEU Management
Audience: Training Coordinators, Compliance Officers, HR Managers, Administrators
Last Updated: 2025-12-13

Overview

This guide covers training management administration including creating training courses, managing enrollments, recording completions, tracking CEU credits, and monitoring training compliance.

Initial Setup

Configuring GR Module Settings

  1. Navigate to GR → Settings
  2. Configure the following training options:
SettingDescriptionDefault
Enable Training RemindersSend automatic training remindersYes
Reminder DaysDays before due date to send reminders30, 14, 7
Expiration Reminder DaysDays before expiration to remind90, 60, 30
Default Training DurationDefault course duration estimate1 hour
Enable AI AssistanceAI-powered training recommendationsYes

Setting Up Training Categories

Training categories are managed via Picklists:
  1. Navigate to Platform → Picklists
  2. Find or create the gr_training_category picklist
  3. Add categories as needed:
    • Clinical
    • Safety
    • Compliance
    • Professional Development
    • Regulatory
    • Orientation
    • Leadership

Setting Up Course Types

  1. Navigate to Platform → Picklists
  2. Find or create the gr_training_type picklist
  3. Add course types:
    • Online
    • In-Person
    • Webinar
    • Self-Paced
    • On-the-Job
    • Blended

Managing Training Courses

Creating a New Course

  1. Navigate to GR → Training
  2. Click New Course
  3. Complete the form:
FieldRequiredDescription
TitleYesCourse name (e.g., “HIPAA Privacy Training 2024”)
DescriptionNoCourse objectives and content summary
CategoryYesCourse category from picklist
Course TypeYesDelivery method (online, in-person, etc.)
DurationNoEstimated hours to complete
CEU CreditsNoCredits awarded upon completion
CEU CategoryNoCredit type (State, Professional, etc.)
Expiration PeriodNoMonths until certification expires
MaterialsNoUpload course documents, videos, etc.
Is RequiredNoWhether this is mandatory training
PrerequisitesNoCourses required before this one
  1. Click Create Course (saves as Active)

Course Types Explained

TypeDescriptionCompletion Method
OnlineWeb-based self-paced modulesAuto-tracked or quiz
In-PersonClassroom or hands-on trainingAttendance verification
WebinarLive online sessionsAttendance + optional quiz
Self-PacedMaterials for independent studySelf-attestation
On-the-JobSupervised practical trainingSupervisor sign-off
BlendedCombination of methodsMultiple verifications

Course Categories

CategoryTypical Courses
ClinicalHIPAA, medication handling, clinical procedures
SafetyFire safety, workplace safety, emergency response
ComplianceEthics, fraud prevention, regulatory requirements
Professional DevelopmentLeadership, communication, time management
RegulatoryState-mandated training, certification renewals
OrientationNew employee onboarding
LeadershipManagement training, supervisor development

Setting CEU Credits

When creating or editing a course:
  1. Enter the CEU Credits amount (e.g., 2.0)
  2. Select the CEU Category:
    • State Licensing (for license renewals)
    • Professional Certification (for credentials)
    • Organization Required (internal requirements)
  3. Credits are automatically added to employee transcripts upon completion

Setting Expiration Periods

For training that requires periodic renewal:
  1. Enter Expiration Period in months
  2. When an employee completes the course:
    • Completion date is recorded
    • Expiration date is calculated (completion + period)
    • Reminders are scheduled before expiration
Common expiration periods:
  • CPR/First Aid: 24 months
  • HIPAA: 12 months
  • Annual safety: 12 months

Uploading Course Materials

  1. In the course form, click Upload Materials
  2. Supported file types: PDF, DOC, DOCX, MP4, etc.
  3. Materials are stored securely and accessible to enrolled employees
  4. Multiple files can be attached to a single course

Archiving Courses

When a course is no longer offered:
  1. Open the course details
  2. Click Archive
  3. The course is hidden from the library
  4. Historical completions are preserved

Training Enrollment

Enrollment Methods

MethodDescriptionUse Case
IndividualEnroll specific employeesTargeted training needs
BulkEnroll multiple employeesNew course rollout
Role-BasedEnroll by job roleRole-specific requirements
DepartmentEnroll by departmentTeam training
Site-BasedEnroll by locationSite-specific training
Auto-EnrollmentTriggered by hire date or role changeOrientation, compliance

Creating an Individual Enrollment

  1. Open the course details
  2. Click Enroll Employee or go to the Enrollments tab
  3. Select the employee(s)
  4. Set the Due Date for completion
  5. Choose Required or Optional
  6. Click Create Enrollment

Bulk Enrollment

  1. From the course details, click Bulk Enroll
  2. Select enrollment criteria:
    • All employees
    • By role
    • By department
    • By site
    • By date range (hire date, etc.)
  3. Set a uniform Due Date
  4. Click Create Enrollments

Enrollment Status Workflow

┌─────────────┐     ┌─────────────┐     ┌───────────┐
│ Not Started │ ──> │ In Progress │ ──> │ Completed │
└─────────────┘     └─────────────┘     └───────────┘
       │                   │
       │                   │
       ▼                   ▼
┌─────────────┐     ┌─────────────┐
│   Overdue   │ ──> │   Overdue   │
└─────────────┘     └─────────────┘
StatusDescriptionAction
Not StartedAssigned but not begunSend reminder
In ProgressEmployee has startedMonitor progress
CompletedSuccessfully finishedNo action needed
OverduePast due dateEscalate, extend, or excuse

Managing Overdue Training

  1. Navigate to GR → Training and filter by “Overdue”
  2. Review overdue enrollments
  3. Options:
    • Send Reminder: Notify employee again
    • Extend Due Date: Grant additional time
    • Excuse: Mark as not required with reason
    • Escalate: Notify supervisor/HR

Recording Training Completions

Completion Verification Methods

MethodDescriptionWhen to Use
Self-ReportEmployee marks completeLow-risk, self-paced training
Quiz ScorePassing score requiredKnowledge verification
AttendanceInstructor verifiesIn-person or webinar
Supervisor Sign-OffManager confirmsOn-the-job training
Certificate UploadExternal verificationExternal courses

Recording a Completion (Admin)

  1. Open the course details
  2. Go to the Enrollments tab
  3. Find the employee’s enrollment
  4. Click Record Completion
  5. Enter:
    • Completion Date
    • Verification Method
    • Quiz Score (if applicable)
    • Notes (optional)
  6. Click Save Completion

Automatic CEU Credit Calculation

When a completion is recorded:
  1. System checks course CEU configuration
  2. Creates CEU credit record for employee
  3. Sets credit expiration (if course has expiration period)
  4. Credit appears on employee’s transcript

Recording External Training

For training completed outside the system:
  1. Navigate to employee’s training record
  2. Click Add External Training
  3. Enter:
    • Course name
    • Provider/Institution
    • Completion date
    • CEU credits (with documentation)
    • Expiration date (if applicable)
    • Certificate/proof document
  4. Click Save

CEU Credit Management

Understanding Credit Categories

CategoryPurposeCommon Uses
State LicensingLicense renewalSocial work, counseling, nursing
Professional CertificationCredential maintenanceCADC, CASAC, LADC
Organization RequiredInternal complianceAnnual training requirements

Viewing Employee Transcripts

  1. Navigate to HR → Employees and select an employee
  2. Click the Training or CEU tab
  3. View all credits earned and transcripts
  4. Export for license renewals

Generating Compliance Reports

  1. Navigate to GR → Reports (or dashboard)
  2. Select Training Compliance Report
  3. Filter by:
    • Date range
    • Department
    • Course
    • Compliance status
  4. Export as needed

Credit Totals by Period

Track credit accumulation for licensing periods:
  1. Set the licensing period date range
  2. View total credits by category
  3. Identify gaps in required credits
  4. Generate attestation letters

Tracking Training Compliance

Training Dashboard

The GR Overview dashboard shows:
  • Total active courses
  • Pending training assignments
  • Overdue training count
  • Completion rate percentage
  • Upcoming expirations

Compliance Metrics

MetricDescriptionTarget
Completion Rate% of assigned training completed on time95%+
Overdue Rate% of training past due<5%
Expiration RiskCertifications expiring in 30 daysMonitor

Department Training Status

  1. Navigate to training reports
  2. Filter by department
  3. View:
    • Compliance rate by team
    • Overdue training by employee
    • Upcoming expirations

Recurring Training

Setting Up Recurring Requirements

For training that must be repeated:
  1. Set Expiration Period on the course
  2. When employees complete:
    • Expiration date is calculated
    • Reminders scheduled before expiration
    • Employee must re-complete when expired

Expiration Reminders

Automatic reminders are sent at:
  • 90 days before expiration
  • 60 days before expiration
  • 30 days before expiration

Renewal Workflow

  1. Employee receives expiration reminder
  2. Training coordinator enrolls in renewal course (or auto-enrollment)
  3. Employee completes training
  4. New expiration date is calculated

Reporting

Dashboard Metrics Explained

MetricCalculationAction
Active CoursesCount of non-archived coursesManage catalog
Pending TrainingEnrollments not yet completedMonitor progress
Overdue TrainingEnrollments past due dateEscalate
Completion RateCompleted / Total Enrolled × 100Track trends
Expiring SoonCompletions expiring in 30 daysPlan renewals

Standard Reports

ReportPurposeFrequency
Training ComplianceOverall compliance statusWeekly
Overdue TrainingEmployees with past-due trainingDaily
Expiration ReportUpcoming certification expirationsMonthly
CEU SummaryCredit totals by employeeQuarterly
Course CompletionCompletion rates by courseMonthly

Exporting Data

  1. Navigate to the relevant list view
  2. Apply desired filters
  3. Click Export to download as CSV or PDF

Notifications & Reminders

Automatic Notifications

EventRecipientsTiming
New AssignmentEmployeeImmediate
Due ReminderEmployee30, 14, 7 days before
OverdueEmployee, SupervisorAfter due date
Expiration WarningEmployee90, 60, 30 days before
CompletionEmployeeImmediate

Configuring Reminders

  1. Navigate to GR → Settings
  2. Adjust reminder schedules:
    • Due date reminder days
    • Expiration reminder days
    • Enable/disable specific notifications

Sending Manual Reminders

  1. Select one or more enrollments
  2. Click Send Reminder
  3. Employees receive immediate notification

Troubleshooting

Employee doesn’t see assigned training

  1. Check if the course is Active (not Archived)
  2. Verify the enrollment exists and is assigned to that employee
  3. Check the employee’s role and department match criteria
  4. Review RLS policies if using custom roles

Training reminders aren’t sending

  1. Verify Enable Training Reminders is on in GR Settings
  2. Check that the scheduled job is running
  3. Verify employee has valid notification preferences
  4. Check edge function logs for errors

CEU credits not appearing

  1. Verify the course has CEU credits configured
  2. Check that the completion was recorded (not just enrollment)
  3. Verify the CEU credit record was created
  4. Check for errors in the completion workflow

Quiz scores not recording

  1. Ensure quiz integration is configured
  2. Verify the completion form includes score field
  3. Check that the score meets passing threshold
  4. Review completion record for stored score

Best Practices

Course Naming

  • Use clear, descriptive titles
  • Include year for annual training (e.g., “HIPAA 2024”)
  • Indicate level if applicable (e.g., “Basic”, “Advanced”)
  • Avoid abbreviations unless standard

Due Date Recommendations

Training TypeRecommended Lead Time
New Hire OrientationWithin 30 days
Annual Compliance30-60 days notice
Certification Renewal90 days before expiration
Optional DevelopmentFlexible

CEU Documentation

  • Always record credit category correctly
  • Maintain documentation for external credits
  • Keep certificates on file for audits
  • Verify credit amounts match official requirements

Enrollment Timing

  • Stagger enrollments to avoid overwhelming employees
  • Align with work schedules and busy periods
  • Consider combining related training
  • Use automation for recurring requirements

Compliance Monitoring

  • Review compliance dashboard weekly
  • Address overdue training promptly
  • Track trends over time
  • Report metrics to leadership monthly


Need Help? Contact your system administrator or refer to the platform documentation.