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There are 4 modules in this course
This comprehensive course covers the critical aspects of healthcare data management, security protocols, regulatory compliance, and governance frameworks. Participants gain hands-on experience with Azure health data services, FHIR/HL7 standards, encryption protocols, access control systems, and compliance monitoring. They also learn to implement secure, compliant data management solutions that protect patient privacy while enabling healthcare innovation.
Throughout the curriculum, participants develop expertise in deploying Azure Health Data Services to establish secure, regulation-compliant storage infrastructures for sensitive patient information. The course provides in-depth training on applying industry-standard FHIR and HL7 protocols to normalize healthcare data and ensure seamless interoperability across diverse clinical systems. Learners acquire practical skills in architecting real-time data processing pipelines that power clinical decision support systems and integrate IoT medical devices for continuous patient monitoring. A central focus is designing scalable, future-proof healthcare data architectures that simultaneously support operational workflows—such as electronic health records and patient scheduling—and advanced analytical requirements including population health management, predictive analytics, and research initiatives. This course is ideal for healthcare professionals, IT specialists in healthcare organizations, and career changers who possess basic cloud computing knowledge, SQL familiarity, and understanding of healthcare workflows, enabling them to bridge clinical expertise with advanced data engineering capabilities. By completion, participants will be equipped to build comprehensive healthcare data ecosystems that balance regulatory obligations with technological innovation.
This foundational module introduces learners to modern healthcare data management using cloud-based platforms and industry standards. Students gain hands-on experience with Azure Health Data Services, learning to implement FHIR and HL7 standards for healthcare data normalization and interoperability. The module covers scalable storage architectures, real-time data processing systems, and integration with IoT medical devices. Learners explore data models, storage patterns, and API management while building practical skills in configuring compliant patient data storage solutions. Through comprehensive activities and practice assignments, students develop expertise in creating healthcare data infrastructures that support both operational workflows and analytical needs while maintaining regulatory compliance.
What's included
6 videos6 readings4 assignments
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6 videos•Total 19 minutes
Building the Foundation for Connected Healthcare•2 minutes
Setting Up Azure Health Data Services•5 minutes
Speaking the Same Data Language•2 minutes
Transforming Healthcare Data to FHIR Format•4 minutes
Data at the Speed of Care•2 minutes
Building Real-Time Data Pipelines with Azure•4 minutes
6 readings•Total 270 minutes
Azure Health Data Services Architecture•10 minutes
Hands-on – Healthcare Data Service Configuration•90 minutes
FHIR and HL7 Standards for Healthcare Interoperability•10 minutes
Hands-on – Data Standardization Workshop•90 minutes
Streaming Healthcare Data Architecture•10 minutes
Hands-on – Real-Time Monitoring System Implementation•60 minutes
4 assignments•Total 300 minutes
Healthcare Data Standards and Storage•30 minutes
Health Data Services Proficiency•90 minutes
Data Standardization Excellence•90 minutes
Real-Time Processing Mastery•90 minutes
Security Protocols and Access Control
Module 2•10 hours to complete
Module details
This critical security-focused module equips learners with advanced knowledge of healthcare cybersecurity and access management systems. Students learn to design and implement comprehensive identity and access management solutions using Microsoft Entra ID, including multi-factor authentication, conditional access policies, and role-based access control (RBAC). The module covers data encryption protocols, key management strategies using Azure Key Vault, and multi-layered security architectures that protect healthcare data at rest and in transit. Learners gain practical experience with break-glass procedures, privileged access management, and clinical context-aware access controls. Through hands-on activities, students master the balance between robust security measures and clinical workflow efficiency while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
What's included
6 videos6 readings4 assignments
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6 videos•Total 18 minutes
The Right Access for the Right Person•2 minutes
Configuring Healthcare Access Controls in Microsoft Entra ID•4 minutes
Encryption: The Last Line of Defense•2 minutes
Implementing End-to-End Encryption with Azure Key Vault•4 minutes
Precision Access Control in Action•2 minutes
Advanced RBAC Configuration for Healthcare•4 minutes
6 readings•Total 255 minutes
Healthcare Identity and Access Management•10 minutes
Hands-on – Healthcare Organization IAM Design•90 minutes
Healthcare Data Encryption Strategies•10 minutes
Security Protocols and Access Control•30 minutes
Access Control Excellence•90 minutes
Encryption and Key Management Proficiency•90 minutes
RBAC Implementation Mastery•90 minutes
Advanced Security and Privacy Protection
Module 3•10 hours to complete
Module details
This advanced module explores cutting-edge privacy-preserving technologies and patient-centered security design in healthcare environments. Students learn to deploy Azure Confidential Computing for secure AI applications, implement trusted execution environments, and design multi-party computation scenarios for collaborative research. The module covers comprehensive de-identification techniques including Safe Harbor rules, Expert Determination, and synthetic data generation using automated tools. Learners develop expertise in privacy by design principles, creating patient-facing AI applications that maintain strict privacy controls while delivering valuable healthcare services. Through practical implementation activities, students master the integration of confidential computing, automated de-identification pipelines, and patient-centered design methodologies that enable innovation while protecting sensitive health information.
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6 videos6 readings4 assignments
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6 videos•Total 18 minutes
Computing on Data Without Seeing It•2 minutes
Deploying Confidential Computing for Healthcare AI•4 minutes
Unlocking Research While Protecting Privacy•3 minutes
Automated De-identification with Azure Tools•4 minutes
Putting Patients First in AI Design•3 minutes
Building a Privacy-Compliant Patient Chatbot•4 minutes
6 readings•Total 330 minutes
Confidential Computing in Healthcare•15 minutes
Hands-on – Confidential AI Implementation•90 minutes
De-identification Techniques for Healthcare Data•15 minutes
Hands-on – Patient-Centered AI Application Development•90 minutes
4 assignments•Total 255 minutes
Advanced Security and Privacy Protection•30 minutes
Confidential Computing Proficiency•90 minutes
De-identification Excellence•45 minutes
Patient-Centered Design Mastery•90 minutes
Compliance and Data Governance
Module 4•13 hours to complete
Module details
This comprehensive governance module provides learners with expert-level knowledge of healthcare data regulations and enterprise governance frameworks. Students explore global healthcare privacy laws including HIPAA, GDPR, and emerging regulations, learning to create multi-jurisdictional compliance strategies and technical control implementations. The module covers advanced auditing and monitoring using Microsoft Purview, including automated data classification, sensitivity labeling, and anomaly detection for suspicious access patterns. Learners develop skills in building comprehensive data governance programs, consent management frameworks, and data lifecycle policies that balance privacy protection with healthcare innovation. Through extensive practical exercises, students master the creation of compliance reporting systems, audit investigation workflows, and executive dashboards that demonstrate regulatory adherence while enabling strategic data initiatives.
What's included
6 videos6 readings5 assignments
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6 videos•Total 19 minutes
Navigating the Compliance Maze•2 minutes
Compliance Assessment and Implementation•3 minutes
Every Access Tells a Story•3 minutes
Implementing Comprehensive Auditing with Microsoft Purview•4 minutes
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