About
Healthcare is rapidly moving into the digital space, and ensuring data accuracy and interoperability is critical.
This course introduces the role of GS1 standards in digital healthcare, helping professionals understand how these standards bridge the physical and virtual worlds to improve patient safety. In this module, you'll discover how GS1 identification standards support the delivery of digital healthcare across Australia.
Course delivery
This online course is a self-paced course, taking approximately 30 minutes to complete.
Topics covered
- Understand the fundamentals of GS1 standards and their role in digital healthcare
- Learn how standards improve interoperability, data accuracy, and patient safety
- Unique identification of products, patients, and locations
- Data exchange and traceability across systems
Suggested participants
- Developers
- Clinicians
- Informaticians, and
- Policy Makers
CHIA continuing professional development (CPD) points
The course is under review for CHIA CPD points. This section will be updated once eligibility is confirmed.
Learning outcomes
On completing this course participants will be able to:
- Understand what GS1 identifiers are and how they are used in the healthcare sector
- Understand who GS1 is and their role in establishing standards
- Identify the key GS1 standards that apply to healthcare and their applications
- Explain the role of GS1 standards in improving healthcare delivery
- Understand how GS1 standards support digital health interoperability
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