Module 11: Analytics & Data Extraction

As a pharmacist, you are already a sophisticated data analyst, even if you don’t use that title. Every day, you synthesize disparate data points—lab values, patient histories, drug interaction alerts, clinical guidelines—to make a critical decision for a single patient. You have mastered the art of “small data” analytics, translating a complex patient profile into an optimal therapeutic plan.

This module is designed to expand that innate analytical skill to the macro level. We will move from analyzing one patient to analyzing the entire patient population. You will learn to see the electronic health record not just as a collection of charts, but as a vast, rich database—a digital ecosystem teeming with the clinical questions you have been asking your entire career, just waiting for the right tools to unlock the answers.

We will demystify the world of clinical data extraction and analytics. You will learn the language of databases (SQL), understand how data flows from the bedside to the boardroom, and master the tools used to transform raw numbers into compelling, intuitive visualizations. This module is your bridge from being a consumer of reports to being the creator of clinical intelligence. By the end, you will have the power to not only answer your own clinical questions but to provide the data-driven insights that guide your department’s safety initiatives, financial performance, and strategic direction.