Authoring Level 2 Competencies: Content Request Process

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