Blockchain for Healthcare Professionals Course Overview

The "Blockchain for Healthcare Professionals" course is designed to equip learners with a comprehensive understanding of how blockchain technology can revolutionize the healthcare industry. Starting with Blockchain 101, participants will delve into the history of blockchain and its implications for decentralization/centralization. The course then explores the technical underpinnings, including distributed ledger-private vs public networks, mining, and consensus mechanisms. It also introduces practical applications like Dapps and Smart Contracts, particularly in managing medical records using standards like FHIR and HL7.

Module 2 focuses on regulatory aspects like HIPAA and GDPR, addressing patient identity, and discusses the integration of blockchain in facilitating value-based care. The interplay of blockchain with IoT, IoHT, and AI in healthcare is examined, highlighting the potential for innovation.

In Module 3, learners will investigate the use of blockchain in supply chain and pharmaceutical tracking, ensuring compliance with regulations like 21CFR Part 11 and DSCSA. It emphasizes patient enablement and empowerment, exploring various data sets and blockchain opportunities. The course concludes by reviewing projects in the healthcare blockchain space, providing a broad overview of the current landscape and future potential.