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Mini course · Intermediate level

Interoperability Explained: HL7 & FHIR

Understand how health systems share data, and why it matters for every clinician and manager.

1.5 hours · self-paced5 lessonsVerifiable digital credential
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Interoperability Explained: HL7 & FHIR

What is Interoperability Explained: HL7 & FHIR?

Patients move between hospitals, clinics, laboratories and pharmacies, but their information often does not follow them. Interoperability is the ability of systems to exchange and use data. This course explains interoperability levels, data standards and terminologies, HL7 version 2 messaging, the FHIR standard and its resources and APIs, health information exchange and common implementation challenges, without requiring programming.

Duration
1.5 hours
Lessons
5
Level
Intermediate
Format
Online, self-paced
Outcomes

What you'll be able to do

  • Explain the levels of interoperability
  • Describe the role of data standards and clinical terminologies
  • Explain the purpose of HL7 version 2 messages
  • Describe how FHIR resources and APIs enable data exchange
  • Identify common barriers to interoperability
  • Specify basic interoperability requirements when procuring a system
Audience

Who this course is for

Health Informatics ProfessionalIT StaffHIM ProfessionalDigital Health ManagerClinical Informatics Lead
Curriculum

Course content

5 lessons · 1.5 hours total · free preview available

1

Why Data Doesn't Flow

16 minFree preview· Course content

The interoperability problem.

2

Standards and Terminologies

18 min· Course content

Available after you enroll.

3

HL7 Messaging

18 min· Course content

Available after you enroll.

4

FHIR in Plain Language

22 min· Course content

Available after you enroll.

5

Making It Work

16 min· Course content

Available after you enroll.

Credential

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Interoperability Explained: HL7 & FHIR
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How it works

  1. Finish all 5 lessons at your own pace.
  2. Get your digital credential with a unique ID.
  3. Share it — employers can verify it at aihcm.us.
FAQ

Questions people ask

Do I need programming skills?

No. Concepts are explained without code.

Will this make me an HL7 certified specialist?

No. It is an introduction, not certification training.

Which terminologies are covered?

Commonly used terminologies for diagnoses, laboratory tests and clinical terms, at an overview level.

Is it useful for managers buying systems?

Yes. The procurement checklist is designed for them.

$19.00
1.5 hours · credential included
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