Using EMCE offline or on multiple devices

EMCE can work offline while you don't have connectivity, then sync your updates when you reconnect.

If you need to use EMCE in a location that doesn't have service, such as an ambulance:

Put your device in airplane mode.
Use EMCE as needed.
When you return to a location with service, take your device out of airplane mode.

Using EMCE across multiple devices

For the best EMCE experience, we recommend using our native mobile apps, available on both Android and iOS. These platforms make it quick and easy to enter skills and patient contacts. Plus, you can take advantage of the voice dictation feature built into both Android and iOS keyboards to dictate your narratives.

However, we understand that some students may prefer typing out their narratives using a desktop or laptop keyboard.

EMCE is designed to allow users to enter data offline and automatically sync it to our servers once an internet connection is restored. The app will upload any offline changes as soon as it can, which means that if you’ve made changes on a different device, older data could overwrite the new entries.

To avoid issues and get the most out of EMCE, consider these tips:

Voice Dictate Your Narrative: Both Android and iOS have built-in voice dictation on their keyboards. When entering a narrative on the EMCE app, simply tap the microphone icon and start speaking.
Type Out Your Narrative in Advance: You can draft your narrative in a word processor like Microsoft Word or Google Docs, or even in an email to yourself. Then, copy and paste it into the EMCE app on your mobile device. This way, you’ll have a backup of your work.
Use Only One Device at a Time: To prevent synchronization issues, it's best to use one device for entering your data. If you need to switch devices, ensure the first device has no saved offline data. Avoid actively editing an evaluation on one device while switching to another. For added safety, close the EMCE mobile app completely before moving to a desktop computer to enter narrative information.

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Using EMCE across multiple devices

However, we understand that some students may prefer typing out their narratives using a desktop or laptop keyboard.

To avoid issues and get the most out of EMCE, consider these tips:

Voice Dictate Your Narrative: Both Android and iOS have built-in voice dictation on their keyboards. When entering a narrative on the EMCE app, simply tap the microphone icon and start speaking.

Type Out Your Narrative in Advance: You can draft your narrative in a word processor like Microsoft Word or Google Docs, or even in an email to yourself. Then, copy and paste it into the EMCE app on your mobile device. This way, you’ll have a backup of your work.

Use Only One Device at a Time: To prevent synchronization issues, it's best to use one device for entering your data. If you need to switch devices, ensure the first device has no saved offline data. Avoid actively editing an evaluation on one device while switching to another. For added safety, close the EMCE mobile app completely before moving to a desktop computer to enter narrative information.