Project Summary for HL7 FHIR Certificate of Knowledge Program
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Project Details
Number | 1321 View Ballot Items List (with NIBs) |
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Name | HL7 FHIR Certificate of Knowledge Program |
Sponsor(s) | Education Work Group |
Co-Sponsor(s) | FHIR Management Group |
Steering Division | Organizational Support |
Description | Create a FHIR proficiency test allowing test takers to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the specification. This is a basic proficiency test, not a professional credentialing test. It will be multiple choice and based on the STU3 specification and not on field knowledge. The project includes the creation of test competancies, a study guide based on competencies, exam and practice questions with evidence for defensibility, beta and general launch. |
Project Facilitator | Virginia Lorenzi |
Status | Archived |
SD Approval Date | May 8, 2017 |
TSC Approval Date | Jun 9, 2017 |
Type | - Other - |
Objectives / Deliverables | Develop Test Items - Target: 2/20/2017 Assemble Technical Review Panel - Target: 2/20/2017 Analyze Alpha Test Results - Target: 2/20/2017 Launch Preparation - Target: 4/14/2017 Launch Beta - Target: 5/1/2017 Launch Version 1 - Target: 8/20/2017 |
Next Milestone Date | 2017 September WGM |
Project End Date | 2017 September WGM |
Project Intent | N/A (Project not directly related to an HL7 Standard) |
Project Need | HL7 FHIR implementation is rapidly growing and there is a need to identify implementers who have achieved a level of proficiency. This is also an opportunity to encourage and engage membership in HL7 and put test takers on the path towards the profvia a full cycle FHIR certification program that includes certification maintenance and field presence as certified professionals. |
Implementers | N/A. Field testing and pilot built in plan. |
Security Risks | No |
External Drivers | External groups are pushing for FHIR implementation. Formal training and testing would help ensure a base level of proficiency in the FHIR community. |
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Project Document Repository | http://www.hl7.org/Special/committees/education/docs.cfm |
Backwards Compatibility | N/A |
External Vocabularies | No |
Products | FHIR Profile |
Joint Copyright? | No |
External Pjt Collaborators | |
Realm | Universal |
HL7 Affiliate | |
Stakeholders | N/A |
Vendors | N/A |
Providers | N/A |
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Misc Notes | Dec 2021: Since the Education team is an Advisory Council, the PMO is archiving this project. |
U.S. Govt Interest? | No |
USRSC Approval | Not Needed |
FMG Approval | Pending |
ARB Approval | Not Needed |
Start Date | Feb 24, 2017 |
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