Objective: To determine the value of a simulated electronic health record (EHR) as learning tool to reinforce and apply principles of the Pharmacists' Patient Care Process (PPCP) among Doctor of Pharmacy students in their first professional (P1) year of study. Methods: An online survey was developed to assess students' perceptions of a simulated EHR as a PPCP learning tool, and to determine student confidence levels in identifying health- and medication-related problems after completing a Transitions of Care educational module. Results: A total of 153 of 230 students (67%) voluntarily and anonymously completed the electronic survey distributed among P1 students. More than 90% of students strongly agreed or agreed that a simulated EHR is an important, realistic and valuable learning tool for P1 pharmacy students to perform and document pharmacist activities, communicate with other healthcare professionals, and recommended the continued use of a simulated EHR for applying principles of the PPCP during the P1 year. Over 80% of students also reported increased confidence in identifying health-related problems and medication-related problems. Recommendations: Evidence supporting the use of technology in early coursework as a learning tool for the reinforcement and application of the principles of PPCP is lacking. The results of this study support early curricular exposure to a simulated EHR as a valuable learning tool for the PPCP is demonstrated in this study. This supports the development of additional educational activities during the P1 year as a foundation to deliberate PPCP practice in subsequent coursework and experiences.