Authoring Level 2 Competencies

 3. Content Request Process: SNOMED CT content development and request submission process

Competency

Item

 Area of Skill

 Competency

 Level

3.1

Content Development

Identify how SNOMED CT content is developed, including stakeholders involved, triggers for content change, how SNOMED International manages change processes and all the types of content changes. Have knowledge of the key factors to consider when deciding how to handle content requests in content areas that are still under development. Be aware of how complex content development projects are managed

Understand

3.2

Request Submission

Act on the different types of content requests, and determine when and where requests should be submitted

Analyse

3.3

Request Considerations – Information Gathering

Search and critique sources of truth on the meaning of the concept. Evaluate the quality and sufficiency of sources using criteria (CRAAP test) specifically to determine details necessary for complex concept modeling.

Evaluate

3.4

Request Considerations – Concept Construction

Construct acceptable descriptions and decide on correct hierarchical placement

Create

3.5

Request Submission Management

Determine the best way to manage content requests and communicate with stakeholders

Apply

3.6

Request Submission Analysis

Demonstrate ability to accurately evaluate justification, analyse request and decide acceptability for inclusion in SNOMED CT

Evaluate