SNOMED CT: An Introduction to Nursing Content [Webcast, Dec 2007]

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SNOMED CT: An Introduction to Nursing Content, December 4, 2007 at 1pm CST
This 90-minute Web-based introduction to nursing content in SNOMED CT provides an overview of how SNOMED CT standardizes the concepts that nurses need for reporting and retrieving nursing-specific data and how nursing content serves the diverse needs of:

• electronic health record (EHR) vendors
• nurse content development users
• nursing terminology developers
• nursing end-users
• nursing educators; and
• nursing researchers.

Course Objectives
After viewing this presentation, you will have a better understanding of the following:

• The basic elements that comprise SNOMED CT
• Major hierarchies in SNOMED CT and their relevance to nursing-related content
• The primary use case for the choice of SNOMED CT for use in nursing practice
• The role of ANA-recognized nursing classification systems within EHR systems to represent nursing knowledge
• Content integration and knowledge representation

There will be additional time after 90 minutes for questions and answers as needed.

Audience
The program is designed for professionals involved in implementation and use of clinical terminology. Some knowledge of SNOMED CT is desirable. (Recommended prerequisite: SNOMED Clinical Terms Basics).

Pricing
Pricing for this course begins at $500 and is delivered live via conference call and Internet presentation. The registration form (PDF, 48 K) has a full list of prices.

Schedule
See the registration form (PDF, 48 K) for a list of course dates.