HL7 First Steps

"The workshop provided an excellent blend of fundamental HL7 theory harmonized with detailed examinations of real world issues. The instructor did a great job of balancing the curriculum to accommodate differing levels of HL7 knowledge and experience." Pardee Hospital, John Hines, Technical Project Manager

Today, more than 90% of healthcare facilities are using some version of HL7. Whether you are an IT professional or non-technical application user, odds are some level of HL7 knowledge will be critical to your success.

Who Should Attend

People with the following profiles have all energized their interfacing efforts through our HL7 First Steps training:

  • CIO
  • Interface Analyst
  • IT Director or Manager
  • Interface Programmer
  • PACS Administrator
  • Project Manager
  • Lab Director
  • Product Manager
What You Will Learn

HL7 First Steps provides you with an understanding of HL7 basics and analyzes the importance of HL7 in the healthcare application environment. During this seminar, you will:

  • Understand HL7 and how it is used in healthcare institutions
  • Become familiar with different HL7 versions and how HL7 specifications are organized
  • See typical HL7 communication flows
  • Interpret HL7 terminology, including cardinality and optionality
  • Recognize an HL7 message and the basic HL7 encoding rules
  • Realize why HL7 is often called a "framework for negotiation"
Format
Interactive online, Instructor-led

Class Materials
The HL7 First Steps class materials are a valuable tool as you move forward with HL7. We recommend that you order one for each person attending the HL7 First Steps class.

Price
$500 for one interactive web session
$95 for each copy of the HL7 First Steps Reference Guide

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