HL7 FHIR Foundational Implementer Exam Study Guide

This document is a study guide for the HL7 FHIR Foundational Implementer Exam. It outlines the competencies required for candidates seeking to demonstrate a basic understanding of the FHIR specifications, including working with resources, RESTful operations, conformance, terminology, and security basics. The guide details the recommended preparation, including having at least six months of experience using FHIR, understanding XML/JSON concepts, and familiarity with RESTful APIs. It lists the competencies assessed in the exam, such as understanding implementation guides, FHIR API behavior, resource model and structure, and troubleshooting and validation. The document also emphasizes the importance of formal training and provides an overview of the test format, which consists of 100 multiple-choice questions to be completed in three hours. Candidates must achieve a passing grade of 60% to succeed.