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GS1 Foundations for Healthcare Course

Prepare to Tackle Product Data Management Needs in Healthcare

Sharpen your skills for great impact on getting product data right the first time and gain a new perspective on the value of standardized data! Dive into the foundations of GS1 Standards with a comprehensive overview of product and location identification as well as various barcode types, including 2D barcodes.

You will learn how to use your GS1 Company Prefix to create GS1® identifiers for products; build trade item hierarchies; and use the most common GS1 barcodes in accordance with industry best practices. You will also gain a basic understanding of the GTIN Management Standard to help you apply GS1 Standards properly to your business processes, from item setup to inventory management and beyond.

What to expect
Step-By-Step Guidance on Principles and
Benefits of the GS1 System of Standards

Overview of GS1 Standards

How GS1 Standards make it possible to identify, capture, and share information automatically and accurately about products, business locations, and more

How to Use Your GS1 Company Prefix (NDC)

Basis for creating all GS1 identification keys, highlighting the difference between GS1 Company Prefix and UPC Company Prefix, while using your National Drug Code (NDC)

How to Use Your GS1 Company Prefix (European Article Number (EAN)/UPC)

Basis for creating all GS1 identification keys, highlighting the difference between GS1 Company Prefix, UPC Company Prefix, and EAN®

GTINs

Overview of different types of GTINs, how they are used, and how to construct GTIN-12, GTIN-13, and GTIN-14

GTIN Management Standard

The guiding principles of the 10 GTIN Management rules that can be used to make consistent decisions on when a new GTIN may be needed

GS1 Barcodes

Overview and uses of different barcode types, including 1D barcodes such as EAN®/UPC, GS1-128, and ITF-14 and 2D barcodes such as GS1 DataMatrix and QR Codes

Introduction to Global Location Number (GLN)

What a GLN is, how GLNs can be used, how to construct a GLN, and an overview of GLN allocation and management rules

Introduction to the Global Data Synchronization Network

The basics of the Global Data Synchronization Network™ (GDSN®) and its key features, including how it enables seamless, accurate data sharing between trading partners to improve supply chain efficiency

Introduction to Supply Chain Visibility Using EPCIS

The fundamentals of the Electronic Product Code Information Services (EPCIS), highlighting how it enables businesses to capture and share visibility data across the supply chain to enhance traceability, efficiency, and compliance

Ready to Master GS1 Standards in Healthcare?

Join our comprehensive GS1 Foundations for Healthcare Course and gain the knowledge you need to master the basics of Globally Unique Identification and Barcoding in Healthcare.

Why Register?

  • Learn from GS1 experts with real-world experience
  • Get hands-on with practical exercises and case studies
  • Network with other professionals in your industry
  • Receive a certificate of completion
  • Gain immediate practical knowledge you can apply at work

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