FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) is the global HL7 standard for exchanging healthcare data electronically using RESTful APIs and modern web technologies. This course covers FHIR architecture, resources, APIs, compliance requirements, and real-world integration from foundational concepts through FHIR R4 and R5. It is designed for developers, healthcare IT professionals, and clinicians entering today’s interoperability-driven healthcare environment.
Prerequisites
Required
- Basic understanding of APIs and how web technologies work
- Familiarity with healthcare or clinical data concepts
Helpful but Not Mandatory
- Experience with JSON or XML
- Knowledge of HL7 v2 or v3 standards
- Background in EHR systems or health IT platforms
No Coding Experience Required Foundational modules are accessible to non-developers. Technical modules cover API development for those with a programming background.
Who This Course is For
- Software developers building health applications or EHR integrations
- Healthcare IT professionals managing interoperability projects
- Clinical informaticists working with patient data standards
- Compliance and regulatory specialists navigating CMS and ONC requirements
- Anyone pursuing HL7 FHIR Certification
What You Will Learn
- Core FHIR architecture, resources, and data models
- How to design and consume FHIR RESTful APIs
- FHIR profiles, Implementation Guides, and the IG Registry
- US Core Data for Interoperability (USCDI) and regulatory compliance
- Real-world integration patterns for EHRs, payers, and patient apps
- Digital Quality Measures (dQMs) and FHIR-based reporting
- Security, authentication (OAuth 2.0 / SMART on FHIR), and data governance
- Preparing for HL7 FHIR Certification
