HL7 V2 Training

A 2 day training course providing an overview of the HL7 Version 2 standard with a focus on understanding it from an implementation perspective.

Date: 19 & 20 October 2009

Location: Regents College Conference Centre, London

Who should attend?

This is a practical and hands-on 2-day training course which is aimed at helping those involved with the design, development, implementation, deployment and support of systems that use (or will use) the HL7 Version 2 standard.

It is an ideal course for those needing to integrate systems within the setting of a single trust. After attending you will have a strong understanding and knowledge of the HL7 Version 2 standard, how it is used and why HL7 Version 2 is important.

Overview:

The course offers an introduction to the HL7 Version 2 standard, designed for those who need to implement it or work with existing interfaces that make use of it.

Content:

• Historical Perspective
• Foundation: Dynamic models
  • Trigger Events
  • Message exchange paradigms
• Foundation: Static (content) models
  • Abstract Message Structure, Fields, and Components
  • Data Types
  • Encoding Rules: Classic and XML syntax
  • Z-Segments, Extensions to HL7
• An Overview of the version 2 documentation
• Profiles and localization
• Conformance and HL7 Tools
  • Testing, programming APIs
• Use of HL7 version 2 in key domains
  • Patient Registration Details
  • Observation Reporting and Order Entry
  • IHE Radiology workflow profile
• Summary

Prerequisites:

A basic understanding of healthcare IT systems and the requirements for integration.

Students should have a notebook PC as exercises include PC based work on sample messages.

Course Tutor:

René Spronk, HL7/IHE/DICOM Trainer, Ringholm.

René has been providing both HL7 version 2 as well as HL7 version 3 training all around Europe since 2001. He has first hand experience in implementing HL7 version 2 as well as HL7 version 3 interfaces.

Other tutors may be present should the number of trainees be larger than 20.

Delegate fees:

• Standard £800+VAT
• HL7 UK member £720+VAT
• NHS Trust employee £600+VAT
• NHS trust employee and HL7 UK member £540+VAT
• (Fees cover course materials, lunch and refreshments)

Booking

To book a place on this course please complete this booking form and return to training@hl7.org.uk as soon as possible because places are limited.

Venue:

Regent's College Conference Centre
Regent's College
Inner Circle
Regent's Park
London
NW1 4NS

The Conference Centre is situated in the Regent's College campus, in the centre of London's peaceful Regent’s Park. The closest Underground station is Baker Street. On leaving Baker Street tube station turn left and take the next available left into York Gate, continue into Regent's Park over York Bridge. The main entrance is on the left. Total walking time is 5 minutes.