The Intro to Network Technology in Healthcare – Plain & Simple course is designed to simplify one of the most complex and critical aspects of modern healthcare — how information technology and networking support clinical operations, data management, and patient safety. Whether you’re entering the healthcare field or transitioning from IT into health informatics, this course provides a practical understanding of how networks form the backbone of every digital healthcare system.

You’ll begin by learning the core principles of healthcare networking, including how hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic facilities use integrated network systems to connect devices, records, and people in real time. The course explains the importance of interoperability, allowing different systems and software to exchange patient data accurately and securely. You’ll then explore how encryption and data protection protocols safeguard sensitive medical information in compliance with healthcare privacy standards like HIPAA and GDPR.

Next, you’ll dive into standards and compliance, understanding how frameworks such as HL7 and FHIR enable structured data exchange across healthcare environments. The course also demonstrates how network optimisation can improve workflow efficiency, reduce downtime, and enhance patient outcomes. Finally, you’ll explore the growing role of Software as a Service (SaaS) in healthcare, learning how cloud-based tools are transforming telemedicine, diagnostics, and patient engagement. By the end of this course, you’ll have a confident grasp of healthcare networking fundamentals and their real-world applications in clinical and administrative settings.

This course is practical, jargon-free, and designed to make complex IT concepts easy to understand — making it an ideal first step into the world of healthcare technology and digital infrastructure.