🩺 Data-Driven Healthcare with Power BI Training Course

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Power BI for Healthcare

ü  The role of data in modern healthcare

ü  What is Power BI and its key components?

ü  The Power BI workflow (Get Data, Transform, Model, Visualize, Publish)

ü  Why Power BI is ideal for healthcare analytics

ü  Overview of common healthcare data sources (e.g., EMR, claims, public health data)

ü  Practical Session: Navigating the Power BI Desktop interface

Module 2: Connecting and Transforming Healthcare Data

ü  Connecting to different data sources (Excel, SQL Server, web)

ü  The Power Query Editor and its functions

ü  Cleaning and shaping messy healthcare data

ü  Merging and appending data from multiple sources

ü  Best practices for data transformation

ü  Practical Session: Importing and cleaning a sample healthcare dataset

Module 3: Data Modeling and Relationships

ü  The importance of a star schema for healthcare data

ü  Creating relationships between tables

ü  Understanding cardinality and cross-filter direction

ü  Hiding unnecessary columns from reports

ü  Best practices for building an efficient data model

ü  Practical Session: Building a data model for a clinical trial dataset

Module 4: Creating Compelling Visualizations

ü  Choosing the right chart type for your data

ü  Building bar charts, line charts, and pie charts

ü  The use of maps to visualize geographic data

ü  Creating custom visuals and using icons

ü  The principles of effective dashboard design

ü  Practical Session: Creating a visual report on hospital readmission rates

Module 5: Advanced DAX for Healthcare Metrics

ü  An introduction to DAX (Data Analysis Expressions)

ü  Creating calculated columns and measures

ü  The difference between SUM and SUMX

ü  Using Time Intelligence functions for date-based analysis

ü  Creating key healthcare metrics (e.g., patient length of stay, cost per patient)

ü  Practical Session: Writing DAX formulas to calculate patient encounter metrics

Module 6: Building Interactive Dashboards

ü  The purpose of a dashboard

ü  Adding slicers and filters for interactivity

ü  Creating drill-through reports

ü  Using bookmarks and buttons for navigation

ü  Best practices for dashboard layout and design

ü  Practical Session: Designing an interactive dashboard for hospital operations

Module 7: Analyzing Patient and Clinical Data

ü  Analyzing patient demographics and outcomes

ü  Identifying trends in disease prevalence

ü  The use of dashboards to monitor clinical quality measures

ü  Analyzing medication adherence and patient satisfaction

ü  The role of predictive analytics in patient care

ü  Practical Session: Creating a report to analyze patient outcomes based on treatment plans

Module 8: Operational and Financial Reporting

ü  The use of Power BI for revenue cycle management

ü  Analyzing resource utilization (e.g., bed occupancy)

ü  Creating financial reports (e.g., AR days, claims denied)

ü  The role of budgets and forecasts

ü  Monitoring staffing levels and productivity

ü  Practical Session: Building a dashboard to track hospital financial performance

Module 9: Power BI Service and Collaboration

ü  Publishing a report to the Power BI Service

ü  Creating a workspace for collaboration

ü  Sharing dashboards and reports with colleagues

ü  Setting up data refresh schedules

ü  The role of gateways and data security

ü  Practical Session: Publishing and sharing a report with a team

Module 10: Capstone Project: End-to-End Dashboard

ü  A review of all key concepts

ü  Participants work on an end-to-end dashboard project

ü  From data import to final visualization and publishing

ü  Presenting the final dashboard and key insights

ü  Peer and instructor feedback

ü  Practical Session: Final group presentation of the capstone project

About Our Trainers

Our trainers are certified Power BI experts with extensive experience in the healthcare industry. They have a proven track record of successfully implementing data analytics solutions in hospitals, clinics, and public health organizations. Our trainers are not just instructors; they are practitioners who bring a wealth of practical experience and a deep understanding of healthcare data to the classroom, ensuring the training is both theoretically sound and highly practical.

Quality Statement

Phoenix Training Center is committed to providing high-quality, specialized training that delivers tangible results. This Power BI for healthcare course is meticulously designed to provide you with the most current and valuable knowledge available. We guarantee that the skills and insights you acquire will be directly applicable to your role, helping you drive significant value for your organization.

Admission Criteria

ü  Participants should be reasonably proficient in English. 

ü  Applicants must live up to Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training admission criteria.

Terms and Conditions

1. Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free
2. What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training – Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
3. Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.
4. The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.
5. Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Approved. Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITA Rules.

Booking for Training

Simply send an email to the Training Officer on training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com and we will send you a registration form. We advise you to book early to avoid missing a seat to this training.

Or call us on +254720272325 / +254737296202

Payment Options

We provide 3 payment options, choose one for your convenience, and kindly make payments at least 5 days before the Training start date to reserve your seat:

1. Groups of 5 People and Above – Cheque Payments to: Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training Limited should be paid in advance, 5 days to the training.
2. Invoice: We can send a bill directly to you or your company.
3. Deposit directly into Bank Account (Account details provided upon request)

Cancellation Policy

1. Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.
2. Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.
3. No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

Tailor-Made Courses

We understand that every organization has unique challenges and opportunities as well as unique training needs. Phoenix Training Center offers tailor-made courses designed to address specific requirements and challenges faced by your team or organization. Whether you need a customized curriculum, a specific duration, or on-site delivery, we can adapt our expertise to provide a training solution that perfectly aligns with your objectives.

We can customize this Course to focus on your industry, specific risk profile, or internal stakeholder dynamics. Contact us to discuss how we can create a bespoke training program that maximizes value and impact for your team. For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254720272325 / +254737296202 or Email training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com

Accommodation and Airport Pick-up

For physical training attendees, we can assist with recommendations for accommodation near the training venue. Airport pick-up services can also be arranged upon request to ensure a smooth arrival. Please inform us of your travel details in advance if you require these services. For reservations contact the Training Officer on Email: training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com or on Tel: +254720272325 / +254737296202