Modular On-Line UDS Trainings

This page provides content from a previously recorded NHSC UDS CY2008 online overview session.

We offer this brief on-line training program for those who are familiar with the UDS but have not been able to attend training or need an overview of the UDS that will be reported in 2009 for the calendar year 2008.

In order to view the training sessions, you must be using an internet browser such as Internet Explorer (version 6 or later), Firefox (version 1.xx or later), and Safari (version 3 or later). You will also need Flash Player 6.0.79 or later, which can be downloaded at the following link: http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ (Flash Player 7 or later is recommended).

You will need a computer with a sound card and speakers to hear the audio portion of the training. High speed internet connection is recommended.

If you have any questions while viewing the training or completing the NHSC UDS report please contact the toll-free support line at: 1-888-459-1080, or via email: udshelp@nhscdata.net

You may find it useful to print the blank UDS Tables (.pdf) for reference before beginning.

Please click on the links below to view the training modules. You may pause, rewind, or skip ahead at any point during the trainings.

National Health Service Corps Modular On-Line UDS Training

• Basic Concepts and Definitions (9 min 56 sec) | Transcript (.pdf)
• Cover Sheet and Table 1 (7 min 29 sec) | Transcript (.pdf)
• Table 2 - Users by Key Characteristics (10 min 01 sec) | Transcript (.pdf)
• Table 3 - Staffing Users & Encounters (7 min 37 sec) | Transcript (.pdf)
• Table 4 - Charges, Collections, Adjustments (6 min 47 sec) | Transcript (.pdf)
• Table 5 - Income & Expenses (6 min 50 sec) | Transcript (.pdf)
• Table 6 - Managed Care Enrollment (5 min 45 sec) | Transcript (.pdf)

Additional Resources:

NHSC UDS Reporting Instructions (.pdf)