Healthcare data is growing exponentially, but without proper classification, documentation, and validation, it becomes a liability instead of an asset. This course transforms you into a healthcare data steward who can ensure data quality, compliance, and discoverability.

Classify, Document & Validate Healthcare Data

Classify, Document & Validate Healthcare Data
This course is part of Basics of Healthcare Data Analytics: Boost Patient Outcomes Specialization

Instructor: Hurix Digital
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What you'll learn
Systematic metadata documentation enables trustworthy healthcare analytics and prevents data silos across the enterprise.
Proactive, standardized data validation catches issues early and avoids downstream errors in clinical decisions..
Healthcare data classification combines technical data traits with regulatory privacy requirements like HIPAA.
Strong data stewardship reduces cleanup effort, improves compliance, and accelerates analytics initiatives
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There are 3 modules in this course
Learners will master the foundational skills needed to create comprehensive metadata documentation for new healthcare datasets, establishing the building blocks for enterprise data cataloging and regulatory compliance.
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2 videos2 readings2 assignments
Learners will develop systematic skills to monitor healthcare data loads, analyze operational logs, and identify data integrity issues through quantitative reconciliation techniques that ensure clinical systems have accurate information.
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Learners will master the application of systematic classification frameworks to categorize healthcare data fields according to privacy, sensitivity, and regulatory requirements, ensuring appropriate data governance and compliance with HIPAA standards.
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2 videos1 reading2 assignments1 ungraded lab
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