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Introduction
How to Get SNOMED CTThis presentation provides information about how to access SNOMED CT for use within a SNOMED enabled implementation.
Learning About SNOMED CTThis presentation provides a general introduction to SNOMED CT E-Learning courses and includes information on other ways to learn more about SNOMED CT.
Introduction To SNOMED CTThis presentation provides general information about the background and nature of SNOMED CT.
Introduction To SNOMED InternationalThis presentations provides an introduction to SNOMED International, the organization that owns, maintains and distributes SNOMED CT.
Why Clinical Terminology MattersThis presentation provides a short history of experience of recording clinical ideas in computer systems over the past forty years. This sets the context for the requirements associated with the adoption and development of SNOMED CT.
Exploring ContentThis presentation provides a guide to using SNOMED International's SNOMED CT browser to explore the content of the terminology. Exploring the content of SNOMED CT is a good way to reinforce knowledge acquired in other E-Learning presentations.
Introduction To Content ComponentsThis presentation introduces concepts, descriptions and relationships as the three types of uniquely identified components that are used to represent clinical ideas in SNOMED CT.
Introduction to SNOMED CT and ICDThis presentation provides an introduction to SNOMED CT and ICD, by presenting the objective, history, design features, purposes, scope and granularity of the two code systems.
Comparing the Features of SNOMED CT and ICDIn this presentation the design features of SNOMED CT and ICD are compared. The presentation looks at the difference between the mono-hierarchical structure of ICD and the polyhierarchical structure of SNOMED CT. It also presents the differences in the way concepts are defined in the two code systems, and how each unit of meaning is uniquely identified.
SNOMED CT Benefits For OrganizationsThis presentation introduces the potential benefits for
- national, regional and local healthcare providers to adopt and specify use of SNOMED CT
- vendors and others developing and deploying EHRs (or related systems and services) to support effective use of SNOMED CT
- standards bodies concerned with health informatics to include appropriate use of SNOMED CT in their standards and guides.
Building The Business CaseThis presentation examines how to build the business case for SNOMED CT adoption.
SNOMED CT In EHRsThis presentation provides an overview of the relationship between SNOMED CT and Electronic Health Records.
Introduction To ImplementationThis presentation provides an outline of SNOMED CT implementation requirements and steps.
Implementation RoadmapThis presentation provides a summary of of SNOMED CT implementation stages.
Implementation ApproachesThis presentation describes a number of different approaches to implementing SNOMED CT.
Services And ToolsThis presentation describes key SNOMED CT Services and Tools
Technology ConsiderationsA presentation that explores a range of technology considerations when implementing SNOMED CT enabled solutions.
Procurement RequirementsThis presentation gives an introduction to the type of requirements that are important when procuring a SNOMED CT enabled system.
Implementation ExamplesThis presentation provides an overview of some SNOMED CT implementation examples.
Analytics Case StudiesThis presentation reviews a series of case studies in which SNOMED CT is used to support data analytics.
SNOMED CT LicensingAn introduction to SNOMED CT licensing.
Content
SNOMED CT A Purpose Built TerminologyThis presentation provides an overview of the principles upon which SNOMED CT was built.
Concept Model IntroductionThis presentation introduces the SNOMED CT Concept Model and summarizes how the model supports the consistent, meaningful representation of a clinical concept.
SNOMED CT Logical DesignThis presentation provides an implementation specific view of the logical model of SNOMED CT components - concepts, descriptions and relationships. It also provides details of the structure and use of the SNOMED CT identifier and other data types used in SNOMED CT release files.
Exploring ContentThis presentation provides a guide to using SNOMED International's SNOMED CT browser to explore the content of the terminology. Exploring the content of SNOMED CT is a good way to reinforce knowledge acquired in other E-Learning presentations.
Making a Request SubmissionIn this presentation we introduce the reasons for submitting requests and the different types of requests.
We explain the key things to include when making a good request submission and we describe the general information flow for request submission processes.
Concept Model OverviewThis presentation provides an overview of the SNOMED CT Concept Model.
Content Hierarchy IntroductionThis presentation provides an overview of the main SNOMED CT content hierarchies.
Attribute HierarchiesThis presentation explores the topic of attribute hierarchies in SNOMED CT.
Body Structure Concept ModelThis presentation examines the concept model for body structures and presents the attributes used to model anatomy in SNOMED CT.
Body Structure Editorial GuidanceThis presentation looks at some of the editorial guidance which applies to the body structure hierarchy.
Body Structure OverviewThis presentation provides an introduction to the body structure hierarchy.
Clinical Finding Concept ModelThis presentation examines the concept model for clinical findings and presents the attributes used to model findings and disorders in SNOMED CT.
Clinical Finding Editorial GuidanceThis presentation looks at some of the editorial guidance which applies to the Clinical finding hierarchy.
Clinical Finding OverviewThis presentation provides an introduction to the scope and content of the Clinical finding hierarchy.
Evaluation Procedure Concept ModelThe presentation examines the concept model as it relates to evaluation procedures.
Event OverviewThis presentation gives you an introduction to the scope and content of the Event hierarchy in SNOMED CT.
Environment or Geographical Location OverviewThis presentation provides an introduction to the scope and content of the Environment or Geographical Location hierarchy.
Organism Editorial GuidanceThis presentation examines some of the key editorial guidance* which applies to the |Organism| hierarchy.
*Note: Based on SNOMED CT Editorial Guide, January 2019 version.
Observable Entity OverviewThis presentation is the first of two presentations that look at the Observable Entity hierarchy. This first presentation provides an overview.
Organism Hierarchy OverviewThis presentation provides an introduction to the scope and content of the Organism hierarchy and looks at how organisms are used to define other concepts.
Procedure OverviewThis presentation provides an introduction to the procedure hierarchy.
Physical Force OverviewThis presentation provides an introduction to the scope, content and semantic tags of the Physical Force hierarchy. We also look at specific examples of concepts in this hierarchy.
Physical Object OverviewThis presentation provides an introduction to the scope, content and semantic tags of the Physical Object hierarchy. We also look at specific examples of concepts in this hierarchy
Pharmaceutical/biologic Product OverviewThis presentation provides an introduction to the scope, content and semantic tags of the Pharmaceutical / Biologic Product hierarchy. It also provides a high level introduction to the concept model for this hierarchy.
Pharmaceutical/biologic Product Concept ModelThis presentation examines the concept model for Pharmaceutical / Biologic Products and presents the attributes used to model concepts in this hierarchy. Please note that the concept model is currently only applied to concepts in the|Medicinal Product|subhierarchy.
Pharmaceutical/biologic product Editorial GuidanceThis presentation looks at some of the editorial guidance which applies to the Pharmaceutical/biologic product hierarchy, and specifically the Medicinal product subhierarchy.
Procedure Concept ModelThis presentation examines the attributes which are used to define procedures.
Qualifier Value HierarchyThis presentation explores the Qualifier Value hierarchy, explains what qualifier values are and illustrates how they are used.
Qualifier Value OverviewThis presentation provides an introduction to the scope and content of the qualifier value hierarchy.
Situation with Explicit Context OverviewThis presentation provides an introduction to the scope and content of the situation with explicit context (SWEC) hierarchy.
Situation with Explicit Context Concept ModelThis presentation examines the concept model for the situation with explicit concept (SWEC) hierarchy and presents the attributes used to model these concepts
Situation with Explicit Context Editorial GuidanceThis presentation looks at some of the editorial guidance which applies to the situation with explicit context (SWEC) hierarchy.
SNOMED CT Model Component Hierarchy OverviewThis presentation examines the SNOMED CT Model Component Hierarchy.
Social Context OverviewThis presentation provides an overview of the social context hierarchy.
Specimen Concept ModelThis presentation explores the specimen concept model in SNOMED CT.
Specimen OverviewThis presentation provides an introduction to the scope and content of the Specimen hierarchy.
Staging And Scales OverviewThis presentation provides an introduction to the scope, content and semantic tags of the staging and scales hierarchy. We also look at specific examples of concepts in this hierarchy.
Substance OverviewThis presentation provides an introduction to the scope and content of the Substance hierarchy.
Substance Concept ModelThis presentation explores the SNOMED CT substance hierarchy concept model.
Introduction to Editorial GuidanceThis presentation looks at the principles of content creation.
Procedure Editorial GuidanceThis presentation looks at some of the editorial guidance which applies to the procedure hierarchy.
Content Development IntroductionThis presentation provides an introduction to the way in which SNOMED CT content is developed.
Introduction to Content Development ToolsIn this presentation we provide an introduction to the purpose and functionalities of the tools that are used for the development of SNOMED CT content and Editions.
Authoring with the Machine Readable Concept ModelThis presentation explains how the Machine Readable Concept Model is used in the SNOMED CT authoring process.
Content Creation - Defining ConceptsThis presentation provides an introduction to principles for defining concepts, including determination of definition status.
Content Creation - Naming ConventionsIntroduction to general content creation principles and naming conventions.
Making Changes to Logical DefinitionsThis presentation explores making changes to the logical definition of a SNOMED CT concept.
Making Changes to DescriptionsThis presentation introduced the general changes that may be made to SNOMED CT content, and explains the general principles for making changes to descriptions, including the rules that apply for the different description types.
Introduction to Inactivating a ConceptThis presentation provides an introduction to concept inactivation and the associated implications.
Content Development Considerations and IssuesA presentation which focus on complex content development considerations and issues.
Stated, Inferred and Authoring Form ViewThis presentation introduces the different views available in the SNOMED International Authoring Platform, i.e. the stated view, the inferred view and the authoring form view. Furthermore, it introduces classification and explains how classification relates to the respective views.
Introduction to the SNOMED CT Authoring PlatformThis presentation explains the main features of the SNOMED CT Authoring Platform.
Updates to Support Advanced Description LogicThis presentation introduces changes to the way in which SNOMED CT concept definitions are represented to enable support for more advanced description logic (DL). It identifies the requirements for these changes and summarizes the design changes, including the introduction of an "OWL axiom reference set". It also explains how these changes will affect different types of terminology consumers and producers.
Introduction to Description LogicIntroduction to the role of Description Logic in authoring SNOMED CT content
SNOMED CT’s Description Logic ProfileIn this presentation we introduce the description logic features, which are supported by SNOMED CT’s Logic Profile, and which makes the underlying logical foundation of SNOMED CT.
Views and ClassificationIn this presentation we introduce different views which are used to represent SNOMED CT concept definitions. We also explore the role of classification.
OWL Reference SetsThis presentation introduces the OWL Expression Types reference set and gives examples of the use of this reference set type.
Terminology Services
Introduction to Terminology ServicesThis presentation is a good starting point for those developing applications that require terminology service and for those developing and providing terminology services. It sets the scene for more specific and technical presentations related to particular technical approaches to terminology services.
It defines what terminology services are and the purposes they serve. It outlines a few common use cases that require access to terminology services and then provides summaries of the main types of services required. It also briefly discusses options for those developing software that either uses or provides terminology services.
SNOMED CT Logical DesignThis presentation provides an implementation specific view of the logical model of SNOMED CT components - concepts, descriptions and relationships. It also provides details of the structure and use of the SNOMED CT identifier and other data types used in SNOMED CT release files.
Subset Creation Distribution And UseThis presentation explores some of the uses and approaches to developing subsets.
Subset Creation PrinciplesIn this presentation we introduce you to a series of principles for developing high quality subsets.
Introduction To ExpressionsThis presentation provides an introduction to SNOMED CT Expressions.
Implementing ExpressionsThis presentation explores SNOMED CT expressions from an implementation perspective.
Subsumption Testing of ConceptsThis presentation provides an introduction to subsumption and the requirements for testing whether one concept is subsumed by another concept. It also describes and evaluates several technical approaches for optimizing subsumption testing.
Introduction to SubsumptionThis presentation gives and introduction to subsumption, transitivity and subsumption testing. Furthermore, it presents key implementation use cases for subsumption.
Subsumption Testing TechniquesThis presentation introduces key techniques for effective subsumption testing.
Updates to Support Advanced Description LogicThis presentation introduces changes to the way in which SNOMED CT concept definitions are represented to enable support for more advanced description logic (DL). It identifies the requirements for these changes and summarizes the design changes, including the introduction of an "OWL axiom reference set". It also explains how these changes will affect different types of terminology consumers and producers.
Introduction to Description LogicIntroduction to the role of Description Logic in authoring SNOMED CT content
Introduction To ExtensionsThis presentation introduces the rationale for SNOMED CT extensions, and then examines how the design of the terminology supports extensions. It also reviews some of the benefits and potential risks arising from the use of extensions.
Customizing SNOMED CTThis presentation summarizes some of the practical ways in which the configurable features of SNOMED CT can be used to address common requirements. This builds on other presentations which introduce extensions and reference sets.
Extensions ContentThis presentation explores the topic of SNOMED CT Extensions and their content.
Extensions CreationThis presentation explores some of the technical aspects of creating SNOMED CT Extensions.
Adding Components to ExtensionsThis presentation builds on the other presentations related to extensions and explores the technical aspects of SNOMED CT Extensions.
Release ValidationThis presentation explores the topic of release validation in SNOMED CT, and more specifically when and how it can be applied.
Translation and Language PreferencesThis presentation provides an introduction to the way in which SNOMED CT enables translation.
Translation PrinciplesThis presentation gives you an introduction to the principles of translating SNOMED CT.
Mapping IntroductionThis presentation examines the motivation for mapping and summarizes the process of developing and applying maps.
Mapping - BasicsThis presentation looks at some of the basic principles related to mapping to and from SNOMED CT.
Mapping - To ICD10This presentation which examines the map from SNOMED CT to ICD-10.
Mapping - LOINCThis presentation examines how LOINC and SNOMED CT can be used together.
Reference Sets for MapsIn this presentation we introduce different types of reference sets which are used to represent links between SNOMED CT and other code systems.
Introduction to SNOMED CT and ICDThis presentation provides an introduction to SNOMED CT and ICD, by presenting the objective, history, design features, purposes, scope and granularity of the two code systems.
Comparing the Features of SNOMED CT and ICDIn this presentation the design features of SNOMED CT and ICD are compared. The presentation looks at the difference between the mono-hierarchical structure of ICD and the polyhierarchical structure of SNOMED CT. It also presents the differences in the way concepts are defined in the two code systems, and how each unit of meaning is uniquely identified.
Data Analysis with SNOMED CT and ICDThe presentation shows which analytics tasks are possible with the use of SNOMED CT compared to ICD.
Managing Gaps In ContentThis presentation looks at some of the options and considerations surrounding content gaps in SNOMED CT.
Maintenance and Change ManagementThis presentation explores the topics of maintenance and change management of SNOMED CT enabled systems.
Source Code Repositories OverviewThis presentation provides an overview of the source code repositories made available by SNOMED International.
Introduction to Using SNOMED CT in Graph DatabasesAn introduction to using SNOMED CT in a graph database.
Record Services
SNOMED CT In EHRsThis presentation provides an overview of the relationship between SNOMED CT and Electronic Health Records.
Introduction to Terminology BindingThis presentation introduces different approaches to binding SNOMED CT to an information model.
Terminology Binding - Where When and HowThis presentation explores where, when and how SNOMED CT should be bound to an information model.
Terminology Binding PrinciplesThis presentation introduces some best practice principles for binding SNOMED CT to information models.
Search TechniquesThis presentation provides advice on the various approaches to effective and efficient searching of SNOMED CT content.
Data Entry TechniquesThis presentation explores some of the requirements and a dvice surrounding SNOMED CT enabled data entry.
Interface Terminology ApproachesThis presentation explores some of the options for displaying terms in the user interface of an Electronic Health Record system.
Record StorageThis presentation provides a dvice related to the topic of storage of clinical data using SNOMED CT.
Implementing Expression ConstraintsThis presentation introduces the SNOMED CT Expression Constraint Language and provide some high level implementation guidance.
Expression Constraint ExamplesThis presentation explores a range of expression constraints, which exemplify the key features of the Expression Constraint Language.
Data Analytics TechniquesThis presentation summarizes a variety of techniques used to perform data analytics over SNOMED CT coded data.
Data Analytics ApplicationThis presentation discusses a range of tasks which may benefit from applying data analytics over SNOMED CT coded data. It also explores some considerations when using SNOMED CT for data analytics, in terms of user interface design, database technologies, and general challenges.
Data Analysis with SNOMED CT and ICDThe presentation shows which analytics tasks are possible with the use of SNOMED CT compared to ICD.
Analytics Case StudiesThis presentation reviews a series of case studies in which SNOMED CT is used to support data analytics.
Clinical Decision SupportA presentation which examines using SNOMED CT to enable Clinical Decision Support (CDS). Additional topics include the architectural components of a CDS enabled EHR and how the components use SNOMED CT.
Managing Gaps In ContentThis presentation looks at some of the options and considerations surrounding content gaps in SNOMED CT.
Maintenance and Change ManagementThis presentation explores the topics of maintenance and change management of SNOMED CT enabled systems.
Migration From Legacy SystemsThis presentation outlines some of the requirements associated with migrating to a system which supports SNOMED CT.
Specifications
Introduction To Content ComponentsThis presentation introduces concepts, descriptions and relationships as the three types of uniquely identified components that are used to represent clinical ideas in SNOMED CT.
SNOMED CT Logical DesignThis presentation provides an implementation specific view of the logical model of SNOMED CT components - concepts, descriptions and relationships. It also provides details of the structure and use of the SNOMED CT identifier and other data types used in SNOMED CT release files.
Machine Readable Concept Model (MRCM)This presentation provides an introduction to the SNOMED CT Machine Readable Concept Model (MRCM).
Subset Creation Distribution And UseThis presentation explores some of the uses and approaches to developing subsets.
Reference Sets IntroductionThis presentation introduces reference sets, which are the flexible structures that are used to represent subsets, maps and a wide range of other derivatives which support effective configuration and use of SNOMED CT.
Reference Set OverviewThis presentation introduces the purpose of and the different types of reference sets, and it presents the logical model of reference sets. Finally, the presentation introduces considerations related to the general functionality and specific uses of reference sets.
Customizing SNOMED CTThis presentation summarizes some of the practical ways in which the configurable features of SNOMED CT can be used to address common requirements. This builds on other presentations which introduce extensions and reference sets.
Reference Set DefinitionsThis presentation explains a number of terms commonly used when talking about SNOMED CT Reference Sets.
Ordered SubsetsThis presentations introduces the key purpose of the ordered component type reference set, and explains the data structure of this reference set type. Furthermore, it gives examples of how this reference set can be used to create prioritized lists of SNOMED CT components.
SubsetsThis presentation gives you an overview of the purpose and datastructure of the simple type reference sets. It also gives an example of how this reference type can be used to represent a subset of SNOMED CT concepts.
Subset Creation PrinciplesIn this presentation we introduce you to a series of principles for developing high quality subsets.
Annotated SubsetsThis presentation introduces the purpose of the annotation type reference set and explains the datastructure of this reference set type. Furthermore, it gives an example of how this reference set type can be used to associate unstructured information to the reference set members.
Language PreferencesThis presentation gives an introduction to the purpose and representation of language preferences in SNOMED CT
Reference Sets for MetadataIn this presentation you will learn about the reference set types that are used to represent SNOMED CT metadata. This includes an introduction to the purpose, use cases and data structure of the reference set descriptor refset, the module dependency refset, the description type reference set.
OWL Reference SetsThis presentation introduces the OWL Expression Types reference set and gives examples of the use of this reference set type.
Reference Sets for HistoryIn this presentation we will introduce you to the principles for managing inactivation of concepts and descriptions, and we will teach you about the reference set types used to support component inactivation.
Reference Sets for MapsIn this presentation we introduce different types of reference sets which are used to represent links between SNOMED CT and other code systems.
Release Files and Formats (introduction)This presentation provides an overview of how SNOMED CT is distributed to licensees.
Release Files And FormatsThis presentation describes the files and format used in SNOMED CT Release Format 2 (RF2).
Release File VersioningThis presentation explains how SNOMED CT components are versioned in Release Format 2 (RF2).
RF2 Versioning ExamplesThis presentation provides some examples of how components and their associated release files are versioned in SNOMED CT.
Importing Release FilesThis presentation includes a demonstration of how to import SNOMED CT release files into a relational database.
Accessing ComponentsThis presentation explores some of the practical approaches to accessing SNOMED CT components in a relational database.
Introduction To ExpressionsThis presentation provides an introduction to SNOMED CT Expressions.
Implementing ExpressionsThis presentation explores SNOMED CT expressions from an implementation perspective.
Implementing Expression ConstraintsThis presentation introduces the SNOMED CT Expression Constraint Language and provide some high level implementation guidance.
Expression Constraint ExamplesThis presentation explores a range of expression constraints, which exemplify the key features of the Expression Constraint Language.
Concept Model OverviewThis presentation provides an overview of the SNOMED CT Concept Model.
URI StandardThis presentation explores the SNOMED CT Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) standard for identifying components, editions, modules and release file properties.
Content Requests
Making a Request SubmissionIn this presentation we introduce the reasons for submitting requests and the different types of requests.
We explain the key things to include when making a good request submission and we describe the general information flow for request submission processes.
Managing Request SubmissionsThe aim of this presentation is to teach students the key principles in managing a request submission from receipt of the request through to the decision to accept that request for actioning.
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