Introduction to FHIR for project managers

Course delivery

This training includes two components:

  • Online modules – self paced (approximately 4 hours)
  • Live virtual workshop – facilitated by FHIR® experts (1.5 hours)

Upon completion of the online components, you will be contacted with dates for the workshop component.

Topics covered

  • Key FHIR concepts
  • Benefits of FHIR
  • How to implement FHIR
  • Australian use cases

Suggested participants

  • Project Managers
  • Program Managers
  • Solution Architects
  • Implementers

CHIA continuing professional development (CPD) points

Participants who successfully complete both the online and virtual trainer-led components are eligible to receive 5 CHIA (Certified Health Informatician Australasia) CPD Points towards their recertification. If you are not yet CHIA certified, you can find out more here.

It is not necessary to be a CHIA member to undertake the training.

Learning outcomes

On completing this course participants will be able to:

  • Devise the ideal state of interoperability at your organisation
  • Outline the benefits of implementing FHIR at your organisation
  • Determine the types of resources and staff training that are required and implement and maintain FHIR at your organisation
  • Compare and contrast the FHIR standard with previous standards (e.g., HL7 V2)
  • Illustrate previous use cases for FHIR implementation in Australia and Internationally
  • Distinguish unique characteristics of the Australian healthcare system that influence FHIR implementation
  • Identify Australian governance requirements that would influence FHIR implementation at your organisation
  • Articulate key FHIR concepts that you will need to understand to communicate with software developers.

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