2. About the Course

2.1. Course Modules

The SNOMED CT Implementation Course is delivered through 6 learning modules. Each module aims to teach a set of SNOMED CT specific knowledge and skills that support a given implementation topic.

 Module  Title Topics
A Prepare for implementation
  • Understand approaches, tools, and design
  • Specify benefits & requirements
B Understand and use SNOMED CT content
  • Know the hierarchies and concept model
  • Specify terminology bindings
C Query content
  • Learn logical design and query languages
  • Create and execute queries
D Extend and constrain
  • Explore extensions and reference sets
  • Create SNOMED CT subsets
E Classify, distribute and maintain    
  • Understand description logic
  • Interpret release files and history mechanisms
F Store, map, and display
  • Learn how to store, map and translate 
  • Design user interfaces that use SNOMED CT
X Final Assessment
  • An assessment of the topics taught throughout the course