Visualize Healthcare Data: Build & Critique Dashboards

This course is part of Basics of Healthcare Data Analytics: Boost Patient Outcomes Specialization

Instructor: Hurix Digital

Access provided by Xavier School of Management, XLRI

3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Chart selection is the foundation of data storytelling—matching visuals to data questions ensures clear communication, not confusion.
Accessibility in data visualization isn't optional—designing for all abilities ensures your healthcare insights reach every stakeholder.
Visual clutter destroys clarity—every dashboard element should help viewers understand and act on healthcare data.
Effective healthcare visualization balances accuracy with comprehension, enabling faster decisions that improve patient outcomes.

Skills you'll gain

Data Literacy
Microsoft Excel
Data Presentation
Scatter Plots
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Tableau Software
Data Visualization Software
Data Visualization
Dashboard
Statistical Visualization
Heat Maps
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Assessments

6 assignments¹

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Taught in English

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This course is part of the Basics of Healthcare Data Analytics: Boost Patient Outcomes Specialization

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There are 3 modules in this course

Did you know that healthcare professionals who use effective data visualizations can reduce patient diagnosis time by up to 30%? This Short Course was created to help healthcare data professionals accomplish clear, accessible data communication that drives better patient outcomes.

By completing this course, you'll be able to confidently select the right chart types for your healthcare data, build professional visualizations using industry-standard tools, and ensure your dashboards meet accessibility standards that serve all stakeholders. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Recall when to use bar, line, scatter, and heat-map visuals for representing data - Apply a visualization tool to build a basic bar chart - Evaluate a dashboard for visual clarity and accessibility compliance This course is unique because it combines foundational visualization principles with healthcare-specific applications and emphasizes inclusive design from day one. To be successful in this project, you should have a background in basic data concepts and familiarity with healthcare terminology.

Learners will master the fundamental principles of selecting appropriate chart types for different healthcare data scenarios and questions.

What's included

3 videos1 reading2 assignments

3 videos Total 14 minutes

Why Chart Selection Matters in Healthcare 2 minutes
Healthcare Data Visualization 6 minutes
Creating Healthcare Chart Types in Excel 6 minutes

1 reading Total 12 minutes

Healthcare Chart Types: Matching Visuals to Clinical Questions 12 minutes

2 assignments Total 21 minutes

Healthcare Chart Selection Challenge 18 minutes
Chart Type Selection Assessment 3 minutes

Learners will gain hands-on experience using visualization tools to create professional bar charts with proper healthcare data field assignments and formatting.