Overview
Explain how health data flows across clinical, administrative, and billing systems, Describe core EHR components, user roles, and real-world workflows, Map clinical taxonomies (ICD, CPT, SNOMED) to Medical Records Management use cases, Understand interoperability basics with HL7 v2, FHIR resources, and APIs, Apply privacy and security principles (HIPAA, access controls, audit logs) in HIT, Connect EHR events to Insurance & Revenue Cycle steps (eligibility, claims, remits), Spot data quality issues and set up basic governance for accurate Health informatics, Use starter Healthcare Data Analytics ideas (KPIs, dashboards) for decision support and Telehealth scenarios
Beginners exploring Health informatics or healthcare IT careers, Medical office staff, billers, or admins moving into EHR work, Entry-level analysts curious about Healthcare Data Analytics, Nurses/clinicians seeking a non-technical EHR/data foundation, Tech professionals pivoting into HIT, FHIR/HL7, or integration roles, Students preparing for internships in hospitals, clinics, or health tech startups
No prior clinical or technical experience required, Basic computer literacy and comfort with spreadsheets/docs, Willingness to learn healthcare acronyms and workflows, Interest in healthcare IT (HIT), quality, or analytics roles
This course is designed to help learners of all backgrounds understand and apply health data, Electronic Health Records (EHR), and core healthcare IT (HIT) concepts in real-world healthcare settings. Whether you’re interested in Medical Records Management, Health informatics, FHIR/HL7 interoperability, or Healthcare Data Analytics for clinics and Telehealth, you’ll build a strong, practical foundation—focused on how care, data, and technology connect at the point of service.
You’ll learn how modern EHRs capture, store, and exchange clinical and administrative information; how data structures (encounters, orders, medications, problems) map to clinical taxonomies (ICD, CPT, SNOMED); and how interoperability works using HL7 v2 and FHIR APIs. The course moves from fundamentals (privacy, security, governance) to applied workflows (scheduling, documentation, orders, results, billing) and analytics (KPIs, dashboards) so you can see how value is created in real organizations.
Designed to be beginner-friendly, this course offers clear explanations, short demos, and scenario-based examples from EHR screens, clinical notes, and revenue cycle artifacts to reinforce learning. No prior medical or technical experience is required.
What You’ll Learn
Understand the health data landscape, sources, and lifecycle
Navigate EHR core concepts, roles, and end-to-end workflows
Use clinical taxonomies in Medical Records Management
Grasp interoperability with HL7 messages and FHIR resources
Apply privacy, security, and legal frameworks (e.g., HIPAA)
Connect encounters to claims in the revenue cycle
Improve data quality with validation, lineage, and stewardship
Explore starter Healthcare Data Analytics and decision support
Course Features
12 structured sections: Health Data Landscape; Data Structures & Clinical Taxonomies; EHR Core Concepts & Workflows; Interoperability & APIs; Privacy, Security & Law; Insurance & Revenue Cycle Essentials; Implementation & Change Management; Data Quality, Errors & Governance; Analytics & Decision Support; Public Health, Research & Registries; Telehealth, Wearables & IoT; Patient Engagement & PHR; Leadership, Quality & Risk Management
Practical, job-ready explanations with real-world artifacts and examples
Beginner-friendly pacing with visual diagrams, checklists, and mini-projects
Flexible learning—accessible on mobile, desktop, or tablet
Clear terminology with quick references for acronyms and standards
Who This Course Is For
Aspiring health informatics or HIT professionals
Front-office/back-office staff moving into EHR or data roles
Analysts/engineers pivoting to FHIR, HL7, or healthcare datasets
Clinicians and students seeking an EHR/data foundation
Administrators and quality leaders expanding into analytics and governance
Anyone entering healthcare who needs to understand how data powers care
This course serves as an ideal introduction to health data and EHR for practical, professional use—especially if you’re preparing for a role in healthcare IT, informatics, integrations, or analytics. Whether you’re new to the field or upskilling, you’ll leave with the confidence to understand how information moves through an EHR, how standards like HL7 and FHIR enable exchange, and how privacy, security, and governance sustain trust while supporting quality and performance improvement.
Disclosure: This course contains the use of artificial intelligence for clear voiceovers.
RCM Academy
Welcome to RCM Academy! Our founder and lead instructor has extensive experience in healthcare Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) and medical billing. With a strong background in the healthcare industry, they have trained hundreds of professionals to master the complexities of RCM processes, from patient registration to payment collection. Passionate about helping individuals succeed, the instructor designed RCM Academy to provide practical, up-to-date training on medical billing, coding, and RCM strategies. Whether you're just starting in healthcare administration or looking to expand your knowledge, RCM Academy offers the skills you need to excel in the field of medical billing and RCM.