Introduction to Data Integration

$15.00

Format: On demand

Duration: 202 Mins

Instructors: Coral MED

Learning Credits: 0.2 CEU

*This course was updated on Jan 01, 1970.

Description

This course introduces learners to the concept of data integration in healthcare and its importance in achieving interoperability, efficiency, and patient-centered care. It explores how integrated data systems improve clinical decision-making, care coordination, and public health outcomes. Learners will gain an understanding of data standards (HL7, FHIR, CDA), integration technologies (ETL, APIs, middleware), and Health Information Exchange (HIE) frameworks. The course also examines data quality, standardization, privacy, and regulatory compliance, preparing learners to design and manage healthcare data integration systems.

Data integration and its role in healthcare. The concept of interoperability and its importance in healthcare systems. Key standards and protocols used in data integration (e.g., HL7, FHIR). Data integration methods to healthcare data systems. Challenges of integrating data from multiple healthcare sources. The importance of Health Information Exchange (HIE) for improving patient care. Technical aspects of data integration in healthcare.
Define and recall the meaning, scope, and significance of data integration in healthcare. Explain the concept of interoperability and its critical role in care coordination and system connectivity. Identify and describe major data standards and protocols (HL7, FHIR, CDA) applied in healthcare data exchange. Understanding Apply ETL, API, and data mapping techniques to integrate healthcare data across systems. Analyze the challenges and barriers of integrating data from diverse healthcare sources, including quality and compliance issues. Discuss how Health Information Exchange (HIE) enhances patient care, safety, and efficiency. Design or propose a technical model demonstrating data integration tools, workflows, and interoperability standards.
Learners should have: A foundational understanding of healthcare data management or informatics. Basic knowledge of data systems, EHRs, and data governance. Familiarity with healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR) is beneficial but not required.
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This unit is ideal for: Healthcare IT professionals managing or implementing data exchange systems. Health informatics specialists working in EHR or interoperability projects. Software developers and data engineers building healthcare integration tools. Healthcare administrators and policymakers focused on digital transformation. Students and researchers pursuing careers in health data science and information management.