Brisbane eHealth and HL7 Courses/Workshops

FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) - HL7 International's next-generation interoperability standard - represents a paradigm shift in connecting computer systems in healthcare.  In a refreshing break from current 'insider technology and tooling' only found in healthcare, FHIR harnesses ubiquitous ICT technologies to make eHealth systems interoperability amazingly simple!  XML, HTTP, REST, JSON, openID, OAuth2 and other popular methods found in every-day systems such as Web Browsers, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. form the basis of this exciting new approach.

In little over two years, HL7 FHIR has gone from concept to a published working standard with implementations by over 70 organisations in 20 countries.  In this Fast-Track Course you will be introduced to the FHIR specifications, learn how to evaluate FHIR for your organisation and experience hands-on how simple implementing FHIR is.  In this Fast-Track Course we will:

● Establish why HL7 FHIR is so different ...
● Explore the underlying technologies: REST, XML, JSON, OAuth etc.
● Learn how to read the FHIR specification
● Create HL7 FHIR Transactions

Download the detailed FHIR Fast-Track Course Brochure

Trainer: Brett Esler BE BSc

For over a decade Brett has been involved with health information solutions, products and standards development.  He has delivered HL7 integration solutions in the GP, Pharmacy, Aged Care and Hospital industries.  He is also active in standards development and consulting for Standards Australia, HL7 Australia/International and NEHTA.  Brett is a HL7 Australia board member and MSIA representative for the OPTIMUS (RACGP collaboration) project.

Brett is the founder and principal consultant of health informatics solutions and products provider Oridashi who participates in FHIR Connectathons with their FHIR servers and interfaces.

Analysing 'Big Data' in healthcare is now creating much hope for results that may lead to better health outcomes.  This 1-day Introductory Workshop is ideal for anyone needing to understand the role and benefits of 'Big Data' analytics in Healthcare.  In this Hands-On Workshop we will:
● Explore how 'Big Data' analytics can improve patient safety and reduce cost in healthcare service delivery
● Learn how 'Big Data' analytics use Australian and international eHealth data standards eg HL7, SNOMED, etc.
● Explore the privacy implications and key technologies of 'Big Data' solutions
● Work on your use cases using the 'EventSwarm' analytics framework

Download the detailed 'Big Data' Workshop Brochure

Trainer: Dr Zoran Milosevic

Zoran is an internationally recognised systems architect and thought leader in enterprise modelling.  He is considered an authority in eHealth architectures and regularly gives architecture courses including TOGAF to government and industry.  Zoran led the eHealth interoperability work at NEHTA and is a member of HL7 International's Architecture Review Board.
Zoran recently co-authored 'Building Enterprise Systems with ODP: An introduction to Open Distributed Systems', a practical guide to applying the ISO ODP standards to building long term interoperability solutions in areas such as eHealth.

This 2-day Intensive Implementation Training Course is ideal for interface analysts, programmers, specification writers and implementation engineers.  You will learn the skills required for the analysis, development, testing, problem solving and commissioning of successful HL7 messaging interfaces for ADT, Pathology, Medications, Scheduling, etc.  You will practice these skills in small teams with hands-on Message-Building Case Studies.  After completing this Course, you will be able to confidently implement V2.x message design, trigger concepts, message formatting rules, data types, original/enhanced acknowledgement rules as well as manage identifiers and table translation issues.  In this Intensive Course we will:
● Explore the main e-Health standards, their scope, organisations and the HL7 standards methodology
● Learn scope, structure and content of the HL7 V2.x, CDA, V3 and FHIR standards
● Work through multiple Interface messaging examples for ADT, Pathology, Medications, Scheduling, etc.
● Groupwork 1: Create a HL7 V2.x message exchange for a pathology application
● HL7 V2.x messaging hints, typical pitfalls and 'gotchas'
● Groupwork 2: Create a HL7 V2.x message exchange provided by participants

Download the detailed HL7 Implementers Course Brochure

Instructor: Klaus Veil  FHL7  FACHI

Klaus has implemented HL7 systems and interfaces since the early 1990's.  He is certified to HL7 V2.7, V2.6, V2.5 & V2.4.  His HL7 consultancy has assisted nearly every jurisdiction and most eHealth companies in Australasia!

Klaus is the first HL7 Fellow in the southern hemisphere.

An efficient supply chain relies heavily on accurate and up-to-date medical products, medicines and consumables information being available to purchasers and the ability to order products in a standardised, well-organised manner.  Inefficient data management in the healthcare supply chain may impact patient safety and increase costs.  Automating the supply chain processes in health enables suppliers and healthcare organisations to reduce redundant purchasing tasks, improve inefficient work practices and achieve greater accuracy in tendering and procurement.
After this Workshop, you will know how the electronic Healthcare Supply Chain can deliver the right products, at the right price, for the right person, in the right location at the right time.  In the Workshop we will:
● Explore how Electronic Supply Chain solves procurement and quality problems in healthcare
● Overview Australian Electronic Supply Chain initiatives: National Product Catalogue, eProcurement, Locatenet and Recallnet
● Identify planning requirements for an Electronic Supply Chain Program
● Overview and Select effective operational protocols, procedures and change management activities

Download the detailed Healthcare Supply Chain Workshop Brochure

Trainer: Mark Brommeyer  FACHI AFAIM MAICD

Mark has spent thirty years in the health sector, with significant experience in e-health strategy, change and risk management, Mark is passionate about technology-enabled healthcare reform.  He recently led the Australian Electronic Healthcare Supply Chain Reform Programme at the National E-Health Transition Authority (NEHTA), incorporating the National Product Catalogue (NPC), the eProcurement solution and purchasing reform.  He has provided E-Health consultancy, project and change management services in public and private health sectors in Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, China, England, Ireland and Wales.

Mark Brommeyer is Adjunct Senior Lecturer, School of Medicine, Flinders University where he lectures in Health Informatics, Clinical Governance and Risk Management in Australia, China and Singapore.

This 1-day Hands-On Workshop is ideal for anyone involved with implementing Pathology or Medical Imaging Systems that communicate Diagnostic Orders and Results.  In this Workshop we will:
● Explore the HL7 V2.x Diagnostic Messaging messages/trigger types and data types
● Learn how to apply terminologies/code-sets to HL7 V2.x ordering and reporting messages
● Create a HL7 V2.x message for Pathology and/or Diagnostic Imaging

Download the detailed HL7 Diagnostic Messaging Workshop Brochure

Trainer: Chris Lynton-Moll

Chris has been involved in Pathology Services for over 30 years.  He was the Chief Scientist at the Royal Hobart Hospital for 20 years and its Chief Information Officer for 4 years.

Chris is the Immediate Past Co-Chair of Standards Australia Sub-Committee IT-014-06-05 "Diagnostic Messaging"

This 1-day Introductory Workshop will enable you to effectively use the Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) to plan, design and implement eHealth solutions with confidence.  TOGAF® is an exciting new methodology that applies best practice methods to implement Information Technology solutions.  The participants will also learn how to state value propositions to business managers and end users.  In this Introductory Workshop we will:
● Explore why TOGAF solves the problems we experience with current eHealth system design practices
● Overview "eHealth" and current Australian architecture and information integration initiatives
● Overview the structure and content of The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF)
● Learn how TOGAF V9.1 is done - with many real-life examples
● Explore TOGAF's relevance and value to eHealth architectures, system design and applications
● Do a hands-on eHealth Case Study using aspects of the PCEHR 'Concept of Operations' published by NEHTA

Download the detailed TOGAF Introductory Workshop Workshop Brochure

Trainer: Dr Zoran Milosevic

Zoran is an internationally recognised systems architect and thought leader in enterprise modelling.  He is considered an authority in eHealth architectures and regularly gives architecture courses including TOGAF to government and industry.  Zoran led the eHealth interoperability work at NEHTA and is a member of HL7 International's Architecture Review Board.
Zoran recently co-authored 'Building Enterprise Systems with ODP: An introduction to Open Distributed Systems', a practical guide to applying the ISO ODP standards to building long term interoperability solutions in areas such as eHealth.

E-Health's rapid growth as a fundamental healthcare information management and clinical communications tool means, that to survive in the current market place, it is essential that lessons be learned and skills developed for successful planning, implementation and management of E-Health resources.
After this Program, you will know how electronic E-Health Services can deliver the right solutions, with the right information, for the right person, in the right location at the right time. In this Workshop we will:
● Explore E-Health needs assessment, planning and design for success and longevity of the E-Health service.
● Demonstrate how to coordinate and support critical E-Health resources.
● Develop appropriate E-Health Service management protocols, procedures and change management programs
● Identify quality, cost, acceptability and success criteria.

Download the 'Sucessfully Managing e-Health Services' Workshop Brochure

Trainer: Mark Brommeyer  FACHI AFAIM MAICD

Mark has spent thirty years in the health sector, with significant experience in e-health strategy, change and risk management, Mark is passionate about technology-enabled healthcare reform.  He recently led the Australian Electronic Healthcare Supply Chain Reform Programme at the National E-Health Transition Authority (NEHTA), incorporating the National Product Catalogue (NPC), the eProcurement solution and purchasing reform.  He has provided E-Health consultancy, project and change management services in public and private health sectors in Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, China, England, Ireland and Wales.

Mark Brommeyer is Adjunct Senior Lecturer, School of Medicine, Flinders University where he lectures in Health Informatics, Clinical Governance and Risk Management in Australia, China and Singapore.

This 1-day Course is ideal for anyone needing to quickly understand the basics of the HL7 Clinical Document Architecture Standard, including Document Structure, the three CDA Levels, CDA Document Formatting Rules, CDA Document Transport, Data Types and Table Translation Issues.  In this Fast-Track Course we will:
● Learn the structure and content of the three levels of the CDA standard
● Learn how to use data types, code-sets & terminologies in an HL7 CDA document
● Create a HL7 CDA document for a specific application

Download the detailed HL7 CDA Fast-Track Course Brochure

Instructor: Klaus Veil  FHL7  FACHI

Klaus has implemented HL7 systems and interfaces for over 20 years.  He is certified to HL7 V2.7, V2.6, V2.5 & V2.4.  His HL7 consultancy has assisted nearly every jurisdiction and most eHealth companies in Australasia!

Klaus is the first HL7 Fellow in the southern hemisphere.

This 1-day advanced Workshop will empower solution architects, project managers, program managers and implementation managers to leverage and adapt the TOGAF approach to maximise its effectiveness in their healthcare organisations.  Participants will also explore how TOGAF® can be enhanced to deliver best value for delivering interoperable solutions while taking into account the different operational maturity levels of healthcare organisations.  The Workshop will stimulate discussions and engage participants with hands-on exercises to get a thorough and practical understanding of how to adapt and deploy TOGAF for the challenges specific to their organisation.  In this Advanced Workshop we will:
● Recap the TOGAF concepts presented in our Introductory TOGAF Workshop
● Highlight several advanced concepts such as service, policy and process
● Outline TOGAF customisation options accommodating size, maturity and financial constraints of organisations
● Explore how capability and maturity modelling can support evolutionary adoption of TOGAF in organisations
● Workshop specific requirements of different eHealth stakeholders and TOGAF tailoring for their needs
● Do a hands-on eHealth Case Study addressing all the advanced topics discussed above

Download the detailed TOGAF Advanced Workshop Workshop Brochure

Trainer: Dr Zoran Milosevic

Zoran is an internationally recognised systems architect and thought leader in enterprise modelling.  He is considered an authority in eHealth architectures and regularly gives architecture courses including TOGAF to government and industry.  Zoran led the eHealth interoperability work at NEHTA and is a member of HL7 International's Architecture Review Board.
Zoran recently co-authored 'Building Enterprise Systems with ODP: An introduction to Open Distributed Systems', a practical guide to applying the ISO ODP standards to building long term interoperability solutions in areas such as eHealth.

Ask, discuss and get answers on fundamental questions about eHealth, Health Informatics and Health Information Management.  In this completely free Information Session our team of experts will outline the eHealth 'landscape', explain the challenges and opportunities of this exciting profession and provide guidance to those who want to explore jobs and career pathways in eHealth.  In the Information Session we will:
● Introduce you to the fascinating world of 'e-Health' - the use of computer technology in healthcare.
● Explore the differences between e-Health, Health Informatics and Health Information Management.
● Demonstrate how HL7 FHIR has become 'Open Source' and has brought healthcare interoperability into the IT 'mainstream'.
● Outline the ongoing eHealth work in pathology/ diagnostics, the technologies used and the resulting career opportunities.
● Identify vocational, commercial and tertiary training pathways into eHealth.

In our infamous 6-hour 'Boot Camp', we prepare candidates for the HL7 International V2.7 Analyst Certification Exam.  Fast-paced, intense and exercise-based, we drill the candidates with real exam papers, plug any knowledge gaps and coach them to successfully pass the Exam.  Participants will leave the 'Boot Camp' ready to submit themselves to the rigorous V2.7 Certification Exam.  Ideal for participants of our 'HL7 V2.x Intensive Message Implementation' Course as well as experienced HL7 users.  Successful Exam candidates will get a HL7 International Analyst Certificate and are listed in a global register.  Our candidates have a >80% pass rate.  Your Boot Camp 'Drill Sergeant' will:
● Brief you on the format and content of the HL7 V2.7 Certification Exam
● Coach you through the not commonly known topics and pitfalls of the Exam
● Test your HL7 knowledge with real HL7 International V2.7 Exam papers
● Review your Trial Exam results and fill in any knowledge gaps

So roll up your sleeves, get busy and download the detailed 'Boot Camp' drill plan!

Note: The Exam is held separately by HL7 International, who will invoice you direct for the Certification Exam Fee.

"Drill Sergeant": Klaus Veil  FHL7  FACHI

HL7 Fellow Klaus Veil has taught HL7 systems implementation for over 15 years.  His HL7 consultancy focuses on correct and compliant implementation of the HL7 standards.  He was the co-founder of AHML, the globally first HL7 V2.x Message Certification facility.

Klaus is certified to HL7 V2.7, V2.6, V2.5 & V2.4 and is the first HL7 Fellow in the southern hemisphere.  The pass-rate of his exam candidates is >80%!

The online format is flexible and especially suits those who prefer to study at home in their own time.  The 'HL7 Fundamentals' Course uses 'blended learning' to create an interesting and lively learning experience.  Reading and study is combined with online activities such as exercises, quizzes and group discussions. 

HL7 International runs regular eLearning Courses for people wanting to study HL7 V2.x, FHIR, CDA and V3 by online distance education.  See the Course Activities and Course Outcomes below.

Prerequisites: None!  All you require is access to a PC with an internet connection for 4 hours every week.

Course Activities: During the On-Line Course we will: ● Read the focussed teaching materials ● Study the bibliographic reference material ● Participate in discussion forums ● Explore and study the Glossary ● Do supervised integration exercises ● Complete self-evaluation quizzes ● Evaluate our progress after each module

Course Outcomes: After successfully completing the Course, you will be able to: ● Appreciate the challenges of connecting disparate healthcare information systems ● Confront disjointed healthcare information systems and interconnect them ● Read and understand the most widely used HL7 standards ● Understand the need for controlled vocabularies, master files & entity registries ● Read and write HL7 V2.x messages ● Read and write HL7 CDA® R2 documents ● Read and write HL7 V3 messages

Download the detailed 'HL7 Fundamentals' On-Line Course Brochure                 Tutored by our team of local HL7 Experts!