USMLE Step 3 CCS Interface Walkthrough - Every Button That Earns You Points | Part 2/7 | StudyCCS

Ultimate Guide to the 2026 USMLE Step 3 CCS section | Part 2/7 Ultimate Guide to the 2026 USMLE Step 3 CCS section. The CCS software intimidates everyone, until you've used it for 10 minutes. The entire CCS interface walked through using a live case: vitals, history, the four tabs at the top, the orders panel, the progress notes pop-ups, the clock controls, location changes, and exactly how to type orders so the system actually recognizes them. Why typing "EKG" gives you two orders for free, why "LP" doesn't work but "lumbar puncture" does, and how to budget your case clock so you never run out of time. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Starting a case - intro screen, vitals, history 0:55 The four tabs at the top 1:35 Progress notes, vital signs, labs, imaging 2:00 The clock - your most important tool 2:50 Call/see me as needed (the right button) 3:25 Location changes (5 options) 4:15 Orders: confirm, search, partial matches 5:30 EKG, CBC, CMP - what populates and when 6:25 10-min vs 20-min cases (the 2-min rule) NEXT IN SERIES Part 3: How CCS Cases Are Actually Scored ▶ [LINK] Part 1: Step 3 & CCS Overview ▶ [LINK] FULL PLAYLIST USMLE Step 3 CCS - The Complete 2026 Master Course (7 Parts) ▶ [PLAYLIST LINK]