FHIR Online Training

This FHIR Certification training is completely hands-on and developed in a way to help you to become an FHIR specialist.

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All learners who are interested in learning the FHIR online training course are welcome. There are no mandatory prerequisites to join this course. However, having the following skills will help you understand FHIR concepts faster and get more value from the training:

Knowledge about JSON, XML
Basics of REST services and API’s
Basic knowledge of healthcare IT workflows
Understanding of HL7 fundamentals

This FHIR online training is designed to support beginners while also adding strong value for healthcare IT professionals who want to upgrade their skills in FHIR and healthcare integration.

FHIR Course Overview

This course is for FHIR programmers, interface developers and dedicated Implementers and is
designed to provide the skills for the analysis testing, problem tracking and activation of phases of a
FHIR project. Attendees will learn FHIR design, message formatting rules, data types, enhanced
acknowledgement rules, identifiers. Course work includes hands-on exercises.
On completion of this course, attendees will have gained a deep understanding of the FHIR standard
processes and practices, with the ability to effectively read, understand, analyse, design, develop,
market and test FHIR resources.

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FHIR Course Modules

Session – Introduction to FHIR – 1 hour
Session – FHIR Resources – 2 hours
Session – REST Services & other Paradigms of FHIR – 2 hours
Session – Other Resource structure and workflows – 2 hours
Session – Data Types – 1 hour
Session – Terminology – 1 hour
Session – Mirth and V2 to FHIR Conversions – 5 hours
Session – Conformance and Profiling – 2 hours
Session – Preparation for certification – 1 hour

Introduction to FHIR

This session will give an understanding of why FHIR is used in healthcare and the goals that are
achieved.
👉 Hospital Workflow
👉 Purpose of FHIR
👉 Use case scenario to solve problem
👉 Licensing and IP
👉 FHIR Material overview

FHIR Resources

These sessions give an understanding of what FHIR is and its concepts. It introduces Resources
and then goes into the building of FHIR messages and the elements involved in the object
construction. It goes into detail about the structure.
👉 Resources – Patient Resource
o Understanding Resource structure
o Resource Identity and Elements involved
o Narrative and Discrete sections
o Interpreting Flags and Icons
o Base resources – Domain Resource and Resource
o Resource references
o Searching for Resources – Basic
o Maturity levels

REST Services & other Paradigms of FHIR

These sessions details of how do we use REST services in REST paradigm of FHIR. We will have
some hands-on using Postman/Insomnia and interacting with HAPI FHIR server
👉 REST Services – Introduction to REST
👉 How and Why FHIR is loosely rest?
👉 Basic REST Principles
👉 Constructing a resource using Schema
👉 Interaction in FHIR
o Instance Level
o Type Level
o Whole System Level
👉 URL Structure and Searches (Advanced)
👉 CRUD Operations
👉 Additional Operation
o Conditional Create
o Conditional Delete
👉 Security protocols overview
o Basic Authentication
o OAuth 2.0

Other Resource structure and workflows

These sessions details of other resources and their structure and workflow examples
👉 Practitioner
👉 Observation
👉 Medication Statement
👉 Diagnostic report
👉 Observation
👉 Appointment resource
👉 Workflows using above resources
👉 Bundle Resource

Data Types

This session details of Data types
👉 Understanding the importance of Data Types
👉 Primitive Data Types – uses and rules
👉 Complex Data Types – Uses and rules

Terminology

This session details of the concepts of Terminology overview and how to use public servers
👉 Understanding the usage of Terminologies
👉 Code system
👉 Value sets

Mirth and V2 to FHIR Conversions

These sessions are to understand how to use an Interface Engine like Mirth Connect to convert HL7 V2
messages to FHIR and post them.
👉 Introduction to Application and workflow
👉 Building a channel/Interface using http connectors
👉 E4x and JavaScript
👉 Filters and Transformers
👉 Conversion of HL7 V2 to FHIR and posting to HAPI server

Preparation for certification

These sessions details conformance related topics and profile building concepts
👉 Profiling and its concepts
👉 Capability statement
👉 Structure Definition
👉 Implementation guide

Preparation for certification

These sessions details on topics that you have to go thru for completing your certification.
👉 Overview of the exam
👉 Weightage for individual topics
👉 Sample questions

Best FHIR Online Training Interview Questions

1. What is FHIR?

FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) is an HL7 standard used to exchange healthcare data using modern web technologies like REST APIs, JSON, and XML. It allows healthcare systems to share data quickly and securely.

2. Why is FHIR important in healthcare IT?

FHIR simplifies healthcare data exchange, improves interoperability between systems, and supports modern applications such as mobile apps, patient portals, and cloud-based healthcare solutions.

3. What are FHIR Resources?

FHIR resources are building blocks of FHIR. Each resource represents a healthcare concept like Patient, Observation, Encounter, Practitioner, or Medication.
Example:
Patient → stores patient details
Observation → stores lab results or vital signs

4. What data formats does FHIR support?

FHIR supports:
JSON (most commonly used)
XML
Turtle (RDF)
JSON is widely used because it is lightweight and easy to work with APIs.

5. What is a FHIR REST API?

FHIR REST API allows systems to Create, Read, Update, Delete, and Search (CRUD) healthcare data using HTTP methods:
GET
POST
PUT
DELETE

6.What is a FHIR Profile?

A FHIR profile is a customized version of a FHIR resource. It applies rules such as mandatory fields, value sets, and constraints to meet specific healthcare requirements.

7. What is the difference between FHIR and HL7 v2?

HL7 v2: Message-based, Pipe-delimited, Older standard, Hard to Read

FHIR: Resource-based, JSON/XML, Modern API-based, Easy to understand

8. What is a FHIR Bundle?

A FHIR Bundle is a collection of multiple FHIR resources sent together in a single request or response, commonly used during data exchange between systems.

9. What is the use of FHIR in real-time projects?

FHIR is used in:
Patient portals
Mobile health apps
Lab result integrations
Appointment scheduling
Clinical data exchange between hospitals

10. What is OAuth 2.0 in FHIR?

OAuth 2.0 is a security framework used in FHIR to control access to healthcare data by issuing secure access tokens to authorized applications.

11. What is SMART on FHIR?

SMART on FHIR is a standard that allows third-party healthcare apps to securely access FHIR data using OAuth 2.0 authorization.

12. What are ValueSets and CodeSystems?

CodeSystem: Defines codes (example: LOINC, SNOMED)
ValueSet: A selection of codes from one or more CodeSystems
They ensure data consistency and standardization.

13. What is the difference between FHIR and REST?

FHIR is a healthcare data standard, while REST is a web service architecture. FHIR uses REST principles to exchange healthcare data.

14. What skills are required to learn FHIR?

Basic understanding of:
Healthcare workflows
REST APIs
JSON
HL7 basics (optional but helpful)

FHIR Certification-Level Questions & Answers

1. Why are FHIR resources considered “self-describing,” and why is this important?

FHIR resources contain metadata, data types, and references that clearly define the meaning of each element. This self-describing nature allows systems to interpret data without external documentation, reducing ambiguity and improving interoperability across healthcare systems.
Certification insight:
Exams test your understanding of why FHIR scales across vendors—not just what a resource is.

2. What problem do FHIR Profiles solve, and how do they improve data quality?

FHIR Profiles restrict and extend base resources by defining required fields, value sets, cardinality rules, and constraints. They ensure consistent data exchange by enforcing organizational or national standards.
Real-world example:
A Patient profile may require identifier, name, and gender, ensuring no incomplete patient records are exchanged.

3. Explain the difference between a FHIR Reference and a FHIR Identifier.

Reference links one resource to another within or across systems (example: Observation → Patient).
Identifier uniquely identifies a resource or entity using a system and value.
Why this matters in certification:
Incorrect use of references vs identifiers is a common exam trap.

4. How does FHIR ensure backward compatibility while evolving?

FHIR follows strict versioning rules, maintains resource stability, and introduces changes through extensions rather than breaking existing structures. This allows systems to upgrade without disrupting existing integrations.
Certification focus:
Understanding FHIR’s evolution strategy shows architectural knowledge.

5. What is the purpose of FHIR Extensions, and when should they be used?

Extensions allow adding data elements not part of the base resource while preserving interoperability. They should be used only when no existing standard element meets the requirement.
Key rule:
Use extensions only after checking standard resources and profiles.

6. Why is terminology binding critical in FHIR implementations?

Terminology binding ensures that coded elements use standardized vocabularies (LOINC, SNOMED, ICD), improving semantic interoperability and data consistency across systems.
Exam perspective:
This tests your understanding of data meaning, not just data format.

FHIR Sample CV of Sourya (Click to view)

Do you accept the FHIR training course fee in installments?

Yes, the FHIR online training course fee can be paid in easy installments. This helps learners comfortably manage their payment while continuing the training without interruption.

Do I get any discount on this FHIR online training course?

Yes, we occasionally offer discounts on FHIR online training for early registrations and batch enrollments. Please contact our team to check the latest offers and eligibility.

I’m not sure which course to choose. Can you guide me?

Absolutely. If you are confused between HL7, FHIR, or Mirth Connect training, our experts will guide you based on your background, experience, and career goals in healthcare IT.

Can I attend a free demo class before joining the FHIR course?

Yes, we provide a free demo session for FHIR online training so you can understand the teaching style, course structure, and real-time examples before enrolling.

Will I receive course materials for FHIR online training?

Yes. You will receive FHIR training materials, including notes, examples, and practice resources to support your learning during and after the course.

Do you provide offline classes for FHIR training?

Currently, we offer FHIR online training only. Online sessions allow flexible learning, live interaction with trainers, and access to recorded sessions from anywhere.

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