HL7 Fundamentals Course

2026 Course Dates

1. February 5 – April 30, 2026
2. May 14 – August 6, 2026
3. September 10 – December 3, 2026 (Registration closes September 4)

Learn by Doing

The HL7 Fundamentals Course is fundamentally different. This introductory, 12-week workshop uses a set of guided exercises to learn by practice and example.

This asynchronous course is ideal for those new to HL7 and its family of standards including Version 2 (V2), Clinical Document Architecture (CDA®) and Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR®).

See the full brochure (pdf).

Who should attend:

• Newcomers to HL7
• Those who wish to gain an overall technical experience of HL7 standards

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Confront a project involving interoperability among disjointed healthcare information systems
• Read the most widely used HL7 standards
• Understand the need for controlled vocabularies, master files and entity registries
• Read and write V2.X messages
• Read and write CDA® R2 documents
• Identify FHIR® specifications and resources
• Decide when to use each artifact (messages, documents)

What to Expect

This is an asynchronous (no live lectures), instructor-led online course that allows you to work at your own pace. Learning takes place through discussions with the instructor, tutors and peers. Assessments are in the form of weekly assignments, quizzes, exams and projects. Plan on spending 5 to 7 hours per week. There are no live lectures to attend.

You can expect:

• An instructor who will provide reading materials and assignments
• HL7-certified tutors helping you step-by-step
• Discussion forums that promote engagement and interaction
• Integration activities stewarded by the teaching team
• Self evaluation quizzes to test comprehension

How to Enroll

If registration for an upcoming course is open:

1. When available, click on the Register button in the upper right side of the page
2. Follow the instructions to register and pay for the course

Make sure to check if your organization is an HL7 member to receive the member discount.
 

Course Price

**Students are required to submit proof of active enrollment (taking classes during the duration of the course) in a Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral program at an accredited university or college (in English). Certificate programs do not qualify for the discount. Images cannot be submitted. Either of the following documents is acceptable proof of enrollment:

• A transcript showing the student is actively enrolled in the university or college and taking classes during the duration of the course.
• A letter from the Dean or Department chair stating that the student is enrolled for a time period that includes the duration of the course. This letter must be on school letterhead, display a school seal or logo and contain a signature and phone number of the Dean or Department Chair.

Cancellation Policy

The course fee minus $50 processing fee will be refunded for cancellations before close of registration. For all cancellations after close of registration, there will be no refunds.

If you have questions or experience difficulty registering for the course, please contact the Senior Education Manager.