SNOMED International provides an E-Learning Platform to help you learn about SNOMED CT. These resources include tutorials, courses, learning pathways, and a document library that contains guides, specifications, and more.
While some of the resources can be accessed without logging into the SNOMED CT E-Learning Platform or by logging in as a Guest, some resources require a free SNOMED CT E-Learning account in order to access them. The instructions for signing up for an account are provided below.
SNOMED International provides most of their E-Learning resources free of charge to anyone residing in a Member country. All tutorials, courses, and learning pathways are free to US residents, while certifications are provided at a 50% discount.
Please follow the instructions below to create a new SNOMED CT E-Learning Platform account.
- Fill out the New Account form with your details.
- A confirmation email will be sent to your email address.
- Read your email and click on the web link it contains to verify your account.
- Your account will be confirmed and you will be able to log into the SNOMED CT E-Learning Platform.
If you do not receive a confirmation email within 10 minutes please read the advice provided here: http://snomed.org/el-noacc-msg
SNOMED International website is a valuable educational resource that provides a wide range of information about SNOMED CT and its applications.
The website:
- Has a search function for users to explore topics of interest.
- Provides current news and information on SNOMED International, SNOMED CT, and the wider Community of Practice, including blog posts.
- Contains details about events like SNOMED International business meetings, Expo conferences past and present, engagement, webinars, advisory and project groups and has a SNOMED CT marketplace for vendors to exchange business information with potential purchasers.
- Features sections on membership, licensing, fee exemptions, and distribution, including SNOMED International's Service Catalog and Annual release schedule.
- Covers release information, mapping to other terminologies and code systems, the content request service (including request submission dates), namespace identifiers, translations, and explanations of SNOMED CT tooling, managed service, SNOMED CT browser, and concept lookup.
- Provides information on the International Patient Summary, Global Patient Set, SNOMED CT Spanish Edition, Derivative products, and Free sets.
In summary, visiting the website is highly recommended as it offers a variety of resources that can be useful for those seeking to learn more about a particular topic.
Below are some resources that you may find particularly helpful when learning about SNOMED CT.
The short 5-step briefing presents a high level overview of what SNOMED CT is, how it works and the benefits of use through implementation examples.
The value of SNOMED CT webpage is dedicated to describing the value and benefits of using SNOMED CT in healthcare.
The Case for Investment offers valuable insights into the value proposition of SNOMED CT for various key stakeholders. Additionally, it presents a compelling case for investing in SNOMED CT on a global scale, including for nations, health systems, and vendors. The full report on the case for investment is available for download, along with helpful excerpts. The report covers several important sections, including information on SNOMED International and SNOMED CT, the value of SNOMED CT for stakeholders, the case for investing in SNOMED CT, and a summary of ten case studies demonstrating how SNOMED CT is utilized, from data entry and integration to research.
The SNOMED CT Value Series profiles real world, first person accounts of how SNOMED CT has been implemented in global health systems, and the value it has delivered.
SNOMED in Action showcases the practical applications and benefits of SNOMED CT in healthcare. It enables information sharing among implementers about their SNOMED CT implementation experiences globally.
Provides real-world examples of how SNOMED CT is being used in various healthcare settings around the world. The page features case studies and success stories from healthcare organizations, researchers, and other stakeholders who have implemented SNOMED CT to improve patient care, streamline clinical workflows, and support data analysis and research. The page also highlights the versatility and flexibility of SNOMED CT, which can be used in different healthcare domains and applications, including clinical decision support, population health management, and public health surveillance.
The fact sheets section provides a collection of downloadable resources for those who want to learn more about SNOMED CT.
Each fact sheet presents information in a structured and easy-to-read format, using bullet points and infographics to convey key points. The fact sheets are designed to be useful for stakeholders who want to quickly understand the basics of SNOMED CT.
The fact sheets cover various topics related to SNOMED CT, such as 'About SNOMED International', 'SNOMED CT: at a glance', 'SNOMED CT education', 'SNOMED International membership and licensing', 'Software and tooling', 'Working with SNOMED CT as a clinician', 'Working with SNOMED CT as a vendor'.
The SNOMED CT Starter Tutorial provides an introduction to the key benefits and features of SNOMED CT.
Note: To view the presentation, you must have an account on the E-Learning Platform and be logged in.
You can access these tutorials from YouTube without creating a SNOMED CT E-Learning Platform account.
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What is SNOMED CT?
This video presents the high-level design and key features of SNOMED CT.
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Why is SNOMED CT Needed?
The video presents a high-level introduction to why SNOMED CT is needed.
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The Scope of SNOMED CT
This video introduces the scope of SNOMED CT, including an introduction to the top-level hierarchies.
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SNOMED CT Stakeholders
This video presents the high-level design and key features of SNOMED CT.
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Point of Care Benefits - Part 1
This video introduces some of the benefits that can be achieved using SNOMED CT at the point of care.
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Point of Care Benefits - Part 2
This video introduces some of the benefits that can be achieved using SNOMED CT at the point of care.
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Secondary Use Benefits
This video introduces some of the benefits that can be achieved using SNOMED CT for secondary purposes.
The SNOMED CT Education Resources Guide provides a review of educational material that cover a range of topics related to this important healthcare terminology.
Note: To view the presentation, you must have an account on the E-Learning Platform and be logged in.
The online courses provide a structured learning program for beginners through to advanced users of SNOMED CT and are free for anyone within the U.S.
A SNOMED CT E-Learning Server account is required in order to access these courses.
Online courses currently available include:
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SNOMED CT Foundation Course
The SNOMED CT Foundation Course provides an introduction to a broad range of SNOMED CT related topics, including the why, what and how of SNOMED CT.
The SNOMED CT Foundation Course is a prerequisite for the more advanced SNOMED CT courses.
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SNOMED CT Implementation Course
The SNOMED CT Implementation Course provides an in depth understanding of the SNOMED CT specific knowledge and skills required to implement a SNOMED CT enabled system - including preparing for implementation, understanding and using content, constraining and querying data, customization, configuration, distribution and maintenance.
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SNOMED CT Authoring Level 1 Course
The SNOMED CT Authoring Level 1 course teaches you the knowledge and skills needed to perform basic SNOMED CT authoring tasks. It also prepares you for the SNOMED CT Authoring Level 1 certification exam.
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SNOMED CT Authoring level 2 Course
The SNOMED CT Authoring Level 2 course helps experienced SNOMED CT authors to extend and develop their authoring skills. Students will learn more about SNOMED CT authoring processes, tooling, editorial rules, description logic, content review and quality assurance. This course also prepares you for the SNOMED CT Authoring Level 2 certification exam.
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SNOMED CT Terminology Services Course
The SNOMED CT Terminology Services Certification (TSC) course teaches the principles of using SNOMED CT terminology services to search and retrieve SNOMED CT content.
No prior knowledge of SNOMED CT is needed. However, to effectively participate in the course, you must have an understanding of retrieving, querying and updating data via REST APIs using JSON.
The learning pathways contain a collection of E-Learning resources designed to teach a specific SNOMED CT skill set in a flexible way.
You can access these tutorials without creating a SNOMED CT E-Learning Server account.
Learning pathways currently available include:
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SNOMED CT for Developers
This learning pathway consists of a collection of E-Learning resources designed for software developers. The goal is to teach you enough about SNOMED CT in as short as possible a time to enable you to develop software applications that leverage its capabilities.
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SNOMED CT for Data Analyst
This learning pathway consists of a collection of E-Learning resources designed for data analysts. The goal is to provide a solid understanding of how SNOMED CT can be used to support your clinical data analytics requirements.
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SNOMED CT for Clinicians
SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology designed for clinicians. This short course introduces SNOMED CT to clinicians and answers some of the questions commonly asked, including:
- What is SNOMED CT?
- Why should I be interested in SNOMED CT?
- How do I use SNOMED CT?
- How do I implement SNOMED CT?
- How do I contribute to SNOMED CT?
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SNOMED CT for Translators
This short education pathway introduces SNOMED CT to Translators and covers the common requirements to understanding SNOMED CT. By completing this pathway a learner will have the basic SNOMED CT knowledge that a translator may require in performing translation. This will help anyone who is starting on their SNOMED translation journey.
The certification exams allow individuals to be recognized for their capabilities in specific skill areas.
A SNOMED CT E-Learning Server account is required in order to access these certification exams. All certifications are provided at a 50% discount to US residents.
The following certifications are available:
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SNOMED CT Authoring Level 1 Certification
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SNOMED CT Terminology Services Certification
SNOMED CT authoring level 1 certification recognizes your competence in performing basic SNOMED CT authoring tasks. This certification will be a prerequisite for advancing to the Authoring Level 2 course and certification, and is valid for 3 years.
The SNOMED CT Terminology Services Certification (TSC) course teaches the principles of using SNOMED CT terminology services to search and retrieve SNOMED CT content. A certification exam is also included at the end of this course, to test your competence in these skills. Students who pass this exam will achieve their SNOMED CT Terminology Services Certification (valid for 3 years).
The SNOMED CT Presentation Library contains a wide range of presentations and videos on SNOMED CT.
A SNOMED CT E-Learning Server account is required in order to access these courses.
Please select one of the categories below to see a list of presentations available:
Learning resources designed to provide a general introduction to SNOMED CT. Topics covered include:
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Getting Started - A great place to start if you are new to SNOMED CT or would like some background information.
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Business Case - Understand the business benefits and cost investments involved in using SNOMED CT.
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Implementation Roadmap - An overview of the stages, approaches and considerations in implementing SNOMED CT.
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Implementation Examples - Examples and case studies of SNOMED CT implementations.
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Licensing - Explains the licensing rules under which SNOMED CT may be used.
Learning resources about SNOMED CT content and development rules. Topics covered include:
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General - General information about SNOMED CT content and design.
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SNOMED Hierarchies - Learn about SNOMED CT Hierarchies.
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Content Development - Explore the principles and rules used to develop SNOMED CT content.
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Authoring Platform - Explore the authoring platform functionality and processes.
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Description Logic - Understand Description Logic (DL) and how it relates to SNOMED CT.
Learning resources about SNOMED CT enabled terminology services. Topics covered include:
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General - General information about SNOMED CT and terminology services.
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Expressions - Explore the topic of SNOMED CT expressions.
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Subsumption - Learn about subsumption and subsumption testing.
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Extentions - Designing, developing and maintaining SNOMED CT extensions.
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Translation - How SNOMED CT is translated into other languages and dialects.
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Mapping - Mapping to or from SNOMED CT and related resources.
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Other Code Systems - Consider SNOMED CT as it relates to other code systems.
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Change Management - Aspects of change management when using SNOMED CT.
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Software - Provides an overview of the source code repositories made available by SNOMED International and an intoduction to using SNOMED CT in a graph database.
Learning resources about how to use SNOMED CT in health record systems. Topics covered include:
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General - General information about SNOMED CT and record services.
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Terminology Binding - Resources related to SNOMED CT and terminology binding.
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User Interface - Examine aspects of the user interface when using SNOMED CT.
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Storage - Learn about using SNOMED CT to support record storage.
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Data Analytics - Analysis of health records supported by SNOMED CT.
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Change Management - Consider aspects of change management when using SNOMED CT.
Learning resources about SNOMED CT's technical specifications. Topics covered include:
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Logical Components - Learn about the logical design of SNOMED CT.
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Expression Constraint Language - Understand SNOMED CT expression constraints and their formal syntax.
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Reference Sets - Explore SNOMED CT reference set design, development, distribution and use.
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Files and Formats - Examine SNOMED CT files and formats (RF2).
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Compositional Grammar - Learn about the SNOMED CT compositional grammar syntax for representing postcoordinated expressions.
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Machine Readable Concept Model - Learn about the machine readable representation of the SNOMED CT concept model.
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URI Standard - Learn how to uniquely reference SNOMED CT resources using the URI standard.
Content requests are submissions made to ask for new content or changes to current content in a SNOMED CT release.
Making and Managing Request Submissions
These presentations are designed to assist you in understanding the processes, criteria and considerations for creating and managing good quality request submissions.
No login is required to access these presentations. However, to download the handouts, you must have an account on the E-Learning Platform and be logged in.
This library is a collection of SNOMED CT documents, including introductory material, practical guides, technical specifications and reference material. These documents are an important source of information for anyone engaged in the adoption, authoring, implementation, deployment, and use of SNOMED CT.
You can access these documents without creating a SNOMED CT E-Learning Server account
Please select one of the categories below to see a list of documents available:
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Overviews
Overviews include documents such as the Starter Guide and the Vendor Introduction to SNOMED CT.
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Guides
Guides include guides such as the Editorial Guide, the EMR/EHR SNOMED CT Requirements Guide, and the ICD-10 Mapping Technical Guide.
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Specifications
Specifications include specifications such as the Release File Specification, the Machine Readable Concept Model, and the Expression Constraint Language specifications.
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SNOMED CT Expo and SNOMED International Business Meetings
This space provides access to abstracts and presentations presented at the SNOMED Expo and Showcase events since 2011. It also provides schedules for the April and October SNOMED International Business Meetings.
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Glossary
The SNOMED CT Glossary provides consistent definitions for terms in used in SNOMED CT documentation, E-Learning presentations and related materials. In addition to terms that have specific meanings in relation to SNOMED CT, the glossary also includes more general words and phrases used in the healthcare, informatics and other related domains.
The Implementation Support Portal serves as a comprehensive resource for individuals and organizations interested in implementing SNOMED CT in their healthcare systems. It provides access to a wide range of resources and tools, as well as guidance and support, to help users successfully implement.
Here is a summary of the various sections accessible in the portal along with a brief explanation of their contents.
The SNOMED CT implementation library is designed to assist across a range of implementation stages.
Library resources include implementation frameworks, best practice guides, technical specifications, value propositions, use cases, implementation planning resources and clinical topic-specific material.
SNOMED International offers a range of online courses and learning pathways via their SNOMED CT Course Catalogue that are specifically designed to support implementers of SNOMED CT-enabled systems.
SNOMED CT implementation workshops can provide a forum for your implementation team to explore their objectives, requirements, designs and questions with SNOMED CT experts.
All implementations can be greatly enriched by the ideas and shared experiences of an engaged user group. SNOMED International hosts a range of meetings that help to connect users with common interests.
Implementing SNOMED CT can be made much easier with the effective use of tooling. Explores the range of SNOMED CT tools available.
- Browsers
- Reference set tools
- Mapping tools
- Translation tools
- Authoring tools
- Release services
- Terminology Services
- Record services
- User interfaces
- Natural language processing
- Data Analytics tools
Provides relevant implementation resources and services categorized by the stage of your journey:
Getting Started - Why use SNOMED CT and where do I start?
Preparing for Implementation - How do I implement SNOMED CT in this use case?
Implementation in Progress- How do I answer my specific SNOMED CT implementation questions?
Levelling Up - How do I achieve additional benefits with SNOMED CT?
SNOMED International provides new Members with a wide range of benefits and resources to support their SNOMED CT journey.
This page provides new National Release Centers (NRCs) with a checklist of important activities to get started with SNOMED International.
Explore the portal's resources and services using the steps in the typical SNOMED CT implementation process.
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eHealth Environment - Understanding existing eHealth Environment and Goals.
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Use Case - Define Focus Use Case and Objectives.
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Design eHealth Architecture - Design your eHealth architecture incorporating SNOMED CT, based on the information collected in the previous steps.
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SNOMED CT Artifacts - SNOMED CT is an extensible terminology system, that can be customized for specific use cases. Create SNOMED CT artifacts required to support the given use case.
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Implement - Implement SNOMED CT enabled architecture.
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Review - Measure performance, review user feedback and plan improvements
The SNOMED CT Maturity Framework is a five level model that can be used to categorize implementations based on a scale of increasing SNOMED CT capabilities. Each level provides for increased value from the use of SNOMED CT. This framework can be used to assess the current maturity level of a SNOMED CT implementation, or to help plan for higher maturity levels which provide additional benefits.
A collection of popular SNOMED CT links organized by topic.
Every year, SNOMED CT Expo unites clinical terminology subject matter experts from around the world, including government officials, health IT professionals, health practitioners, researchers, academics, and vendors. The event, organised by SNOMED International and a member country, provides a platform for these stakeholders to showcase innovations and share experiences related to the use of SNOMED CT.
The event includes keynote speeches, panel discussions, and presentations on various topics related to SNOMED CT and exhibitions. Attendees of the SNOMED CT Expo, both onsite and online, can expect to gain a deeper understanding of the benefits of using SNOMED CT, network with other professionals in the healthcare industry, and learn about the latest advances in healthcare terminology standards.
SNOMED Expo offers a valuable source of education on SNOMED that can be accessed by interested individuals. The recorded presentations from the Expo are available for viewing, providing an additional opportunity for learning.
SNOMED CT YouTube Channel: SNOMED International maintains a YouTube channel that includes a variety of educational videos on SNOMED CT. Including in the channel are the following playlists:
SNOMED CT Expo 2022 Presentations
SNOMED CT Downloads
NLM SNOMED CT Resources
Health IT and Standards Resources
Last Reviewed: January 12, 2023