HL7 CDA Training Course – two days

Summary of course content

The course focuses on CDA (Clinical Document Architecture) as the basis for the implementation of e-documents. This training will provide you with an understanding of CDA as well as some of its implementation aspects and best practices. The focus will be on the core (international) CDA specification as well as on the Danish specific implementation guides and the Danish context.

Attendees should have some knowledge of data modelling and be familiar with processes in healthcare provider organizations. Knowledge of XML and HL7, version 2, will be helpful, but is not a requirement.

Attendees will be able to:

• Understand the core components of the HL7 version 3 and CDA standards
• Find their way around the documentation
• Explain why CDA is seen as an important foundation for healthcare interoperability
• Apply CDA implementation best practices
• Be aware of the Danish CDA implementation guides and some of the key requirements expressed therein
• Have some hands-on experience working with Danish CDA documents and the validation thereof

Who should attend:

This training course is aimed at those that require an introduction to the CDA standard, designed for those who need to implement it or understand how it will impact their system integration strategy.

Contact

Sofia Vork Stokholm

Program

DAY 1

1. Introduction

2. Foundational models for CDA R2

• Reference Information Model (RIM)
• Data Types, Data Type flavours

3. Clinical Document Architecture – CDA R2

4. Clinical Statements and Templates

5. Localization

• CDA Implementation guides
• Informal Extensions

6. CDA validation / implementation

• Best practices
• Software tools

DAY 2

1. Danish CDA specifications/projects

• MedCom: QRD, QFDD and PHMR
• Landspatientregisteret (LPR3)
• Appointment Document (APD)
• IBI: CDA for Imaging, CDA Referral

2. Multiple exercises based on the Danish CDA specifications

3. Danish context for the exchange of documents

• IHE XDS, Danish-specific flavour thereof

4. Summary

• Future of CDA: CDA R3 on FHIR
• Recommendations
• Q&A

Special price for members of HL7-DK 6000,-