SNOMED CT Implementation Course Guide

1. Introduction

1.1. E-Learning Platform

To access the course materials you need an account on the SNOMED CT E-Learning Platform. Most students who have completed the SNOMED CT Foundation Course will already have an E-Learning account. Those who don't will create one when they enrol in any of our courses via the SNOMED CT course catalogue.

Please note the login details for your e-learning account will differ from those for other SNOMED International services and are specific to the SNOMED CT E-Learning Platform. 

1.2. Navigation

Once you have logged into your E-learning account you should see the following screen.  To access your course click on 'My Courses' in the top drop down menu. Or the  icon on the left hand side.  

Then select 'Implementation Course' to go into the homepage of the course. You will see the module tiles underneath the course welcome message.

Click on any of the tiles that you wish to start with or follow the modules as recommended if wanting to complete all modules (see 'About the course' for information on ways to complete the course).

Please note that the course modules and lessons can also be accessed by clicking on the three lines to the right of the page:

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Once you've selected a lesson within the module you can also click on the right arrow link to view the sections of the lesson:

Clicking on the 'X' within both of these side menus will hide them again.

1.3. Other Tools / Resources

There may be some parts of the SNOMED CT Implementation Course that use other tools. Here is a list of some of the commonly utilized tools.

• SNOMED CT Browser 
• Refset & Translations Tool 
• Snap2SNOMED Tool 
• SNOMED CT MRCM Maintenance Tool 
• Implementation Demonstrators
  • SNOMED Maps Demonstrator
  • Terminology Bindings Sandbox
  • SNOMED International Roadmap Generator
  • Post-coordination Demonstrator

Refset and Translations Tool - This tool is used in the Subsets and Values Sets Module and the Translation Module. If you are completing these modules please ensure you apply for access at the beginning of the module (details on how to do this are within the introduction of the module itself).

Snap2SNOMED Tool - This tool is used in the Maps Module. To login to this tool you need a confluence account. Please make sure you have a confluence account before beginning the module (details on how to apply for an account are within the introduction of the module itself).

2. About the course

The SNOMED CT Implementation Course builds on the knowledge gained during the SNOMED CT Foundation Course. The objective of the course is to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully implement a SNOMED CT-enabled system. It covers a wide range of topics, including Introduction to Implementation, Maps, Subsets and Value Sets, Data Capture, Data Analytics, Extensions and Editions, and more.

A prerequisite for course entry is the successful completion of the SNOMED CT Foundation Course.  Click here to access information regarding the Foundation course and a link to enrolment. 

There is no set course duration, schedule or a completion time limit. Once enrolled you can access the course content continuously.  The estimated effort required for each module is 3 to 5 hours of study. 

2.1. Course Options

In this section we will explore the different ways in which you can complete the course.  We have made the course flexible so that it can be taken in a way that's beneficial to the Implementation journey you are on.

Module specific completion:

Do you require knowledge only in a certain area? Then you are able to go directly to a module and complete only that module(s) to learn about a particular topic. There is no requirement to complete modules in a certain order (although some recommendations may be given for complimentary modules) as you can pick and choose which modules are relevant to you. If you complete all the content within a module as well as the practical assignment you can collect a module badge to show your achievement.

Stream completion:

We have organized the modules into what we refer to as learning 'streams'. We have grouped modules together into general areas of learning. There are 3 streams: 

• General Implementation & Customization
• EHR Implementation Principles
• Extension Management

You can choose which stream is relevant to your implementation journey or work your way through all the streams. If you complete all modules in a stream and the stream assessment you can collect a completion certificate in addition to individual module badges to show your level of knowledge. 

Total Course Completion:

If you wish to complete all areas of the course (17 modules and 3 stream assessments) you are then able to collect an overall course completion certificate.  

3. Learning Streams and Course Modules

The course consists of:

An introductory section - Implementation Basics

To get started, we recommend completing the following introductory modules before beginning any of the three learning streams:

• Introduction to Implementation
• Content and Features

Three learning streams:

• General Implementation and Customisation
• EHR Implementation Principles
• Extension Management

The three learning streams each contain five modules, a skills assessment, and a completion certificate available upon completion.

Course Modules

Overall, there are 17 individual modules in the course. The image below summarizes the topics covered in each module and shows which learning stream each module belongs to:

In the course, each module tile features a colored banner at the bottom, indicating the learning stream it belongs to.

Some modules are linked by related topics. We may advise you to look at another module before or after completion of a module.  However, as described in the course options page, how you approach completing the modules depends on what your individual learning journey requires.  

3.1. Lessons

Within each of the modules are a number of lessons.  The number varies depending on the module topic.  Completion of all lessons within a module is required to be able to access the module assignment and obtain a completion badge.

Within each lesson there are various types of activities such as:

• Videos
• Quizzes
• Reading (ebooks or diagrams, tables etc...)

You can work through the content at your own pace.  If you need to leave a lesson part way through and log out the system will remember where you are so you can continue where you left off when you next access the lesson.

3.2. Assignments

Each module ends with an assignment which is designed to solidify your learning of the module content.  The assignment could be a series of questions, a practical exercise using one of our tools or a document submission of your answers to a question.  Details of what you need to do will be stated in the assignment information itself.

Usually a pass score of 70% is required to pass the assignment. Once this has been achieved and the module feedback completed you will be eligible to collect a module completion badge.

3.3. Badges

In order to achieve a badge of completion for the module you must complete:  

• all lessons within the module 
• a module assignment
• module feedback 

Please note that the assignment must achieve a pass score of 70%.

All 17 modules have a badge (see example below):

Upon completing all requirements, you will receive an email confirmation regarding your badge achievement.

You can also view all your earned badges by clicking on the "Badges" tab on the course homepage. To download a badge, simply click on the "Issued to me" date and then select the "Download" button.

4. Skills Assessments

If you complete all modules within a 'stream' you are then able to take an assessment which will assess your knowledge of all the modules within that stream.  The skills assessments are accessible within the 'Course Achievements' area. 

Skills Assessments are usually a set of 20 questions to be answered within a time limit of 4 hours.  There are 3 attempts available and a pass score of 70%.

Once passed you will be able to collect a certificate of completion to show your understanding and completion of the content within that area.

5. Course Achievements & Completion

Within the course there are a number of achievements available. 

• Completion badges - These can be found on your profile page. You will also be emailed a copy of a badge when it's been achieved.
• Stream completion certificates
• Course completion certificate

5.1. Completion Certificates

There are three completion certificates available for each of the three streams of modules.

In order to gain a stream completion certificate you will need to successfully complete all modules within that stream (including all lessons, activities and practical assignments) and pass a stream assessment with a score of 70%.

Upon successful completion of a skills assessment for a particular stream then a completion certificate will become available.  To view and download a copy of this please go to the 'Course Achievements' area which is the second tile on the course homepage.

5.2. Course Completion

If you wish to complete the course in it's entirety you must achieve not only completion of the individual modules (which includes the lessons and module assignments) but also all three stream assessments.

Once you have completed all 17 modules and three stream skills assessments you will then automatically achieve a Certificate of Completion for the Implementation Course as a whole. This demonstrates that all parts of the course were completed and passed.

You can access this completion certificate in the 'Course Achievements' area of the course.

6. Course Communication

Making sure our emails reach you:

We will on occasion email you during the time you're taking one of our courses.  

To receive important email communications related to the E-Learning course, please ensure that your email client is not placing messages from noreply@snomed.org or elearning@snomed.org in a spam or junk folder. 

Please use one of the following options to communicate with SNOMED International:

• To report issues or ask questions email elearning@snomed.org.
  This ensures your messages are logged and tracked on the SNOMED International Helpdesk and can be answered as soon as possible. 

  Critical problems with use of the E-Learning platform will be prioritised. However, the E-Learning team is unlikely to be able to address issues that arise from security, computer system, network or software policies of your organisation. If issues of this nature arise, you will need to resolve them either with the help of the technical support team in your organisation or by using a device and/or network connection that is outside the scope of these policies.

  Our E-Learning Administrator will respond to most enquiries related to the course and will endeavour to send an initial response within three working days.

• To comment on video presentations and suggest changes please use the 'Feedback' button found underneath the video.

6.1. Changing your email address

7. Terms and Conditions

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