The programme is available in 2 duration modes:

• 6 months
• 9 months

Online

In order to apply you should have either:

• Level 6 Award/Diploma or a bachelors degree or any other equivalent or higher qualification

  OR;

1. **Introduction to HL7 Standards**
   - Overview of healthcare data interoperability
   - History and evolution of HL7 standards
   - Importance of HL7 in healthcare systems

2. **HL7 Message Structure**
   - Understanding the structure of HL7 messages
   - Segments, fields, and components
   - Message types and triggers

3. **HL7 Version 2.x vs. HL7 FHIR**
   - Comparison of HL7 version 2.x and HL7 Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR)
   - Advantages and use cases of each standard

4. **HL7 Messaging Types**
   - Exploring different types of HL7 messages (ADT, ORM, ORU, etc.)
   - Use cases and scenarios for each message type

5. **HL7 Message Encoding**
   - Character encoding and delimiters in HL7
   - Ensuring data integrity and compatibility

6. **HL7 Data Types**
   - Understanding HL7 data types (string, numeric, date/time, etc.)
   - Mapping data types to real-world healthcare data

7. **HL7 Message Integration**
   - Implementing HL7 message integration in healthcare systems
   - Best practices for message routing and transformation

8. **HL7 Conformance and Compliance**
   - Ensuring HL7 compliance in healthcare applications
   - HL7 certification and testing

9. **HL7 in Electronic Health Records (EHR)**
   - Integration of HL7 in EHR systems
   - Case studies of successful EHR implementations

10. **HL7 and Health Information Exchange (HIE)**
    - Role of HL7 in enabling health information exchange
    - Interoperability challenges and solutions

11. **Security and Privacy in HL7**
    - Protecting healthcare data during HL7 transactions
    - Compliance with healthcare data privacy regulations

12. **Case Studies and Practical Applications**
    - Real-world examples of HL7 implementations
    - Hands-on exercises in creating and processing HL7 messages

13. **Emerging Trends in HL7**
    - Exploring the latest developments and future directions in HL7
    - Innovations in healthcare data interoperability

14. **HL7 Project and Certification**
    - Planning and executing an HL7 project
    - Preparing for HL7 certification exams and assessments

15. **Career Opportunities in HL7**
    - Overview of job roles and opportunities in HL7 integration
    - Building a successful career in healthcare data interoperability

These course units provide a comprehensive understanding of HL7 standards, their practical applications in healthcare, and the skills needed for a successful career in healthcare data interoperability.

Assessment is via assignment submission

The fee for the programme is as follows:

• 6 months - Accelerated mode @ GBP £1250
• 9 months - Standard mode @ GBP £950

The programme offers following fee payment plans:

6 months programme
● Payment option (a): GBP £416 x 3 monthly instalments
● Payment option (b): GBP £1187.50 x 1 instalment (We offer 5% bursary on total fee for students opting to pay in full)

9 months programme
● Payment option (c): GBP £190 x 5 monthly instalments
● Payment option (d): GBP £475 x 2 quarterly instalments
● Payment option (e): GBP £902.50 x 1 instalment (We offer 5% bursary on total fee for students opting to pay in full)

For detailed information, we kindly advise you to chat with our admissions team.