Introduction to FHIR for Project Managers

Course delivery

Includes a mixture of online modules and a 1.5-hour expert led virtual workshop.

Prework

Estimated prework is around 10 hours of online modules.

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 that successfully complete both the online and virtual trainer-led components are eligible to receive 5 CPD points (competency points) as part of the CHIA Australian Health Informatics Recertification program for this particular training. Users must be registered members with CHIA to receive CPD points. If you are not yet a CHIA member, click here for more information on gaining certification.

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.

Course Dates

2025 course dates to be announced shortly, please complete the below Register your interest form to receive further information when it becomes available.

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