This programme aims to provide individuals with a basic understanding of why the use of a standardised language at the point of care across the NHS can provide benefits, as well as a basic introduction to SNOMED CT. It highlights the value of capturing structured data in an electronic health record versus just using narrative or unstructured eNotes.
The session covers:
SNOMED CT is a national standard (SCCI0034: SNOMED CT ) and a requirement for all care settings within the NHS.
Duration 30 minutes
The programme is aimed at all users of electronic health records.
Further resources are available at SNOMED CT
In order to access any elfh programme, you will need an elfh account. If you do not have one, then you can register by selecting the Register button below.
To view the Electronic Record Keeping and SNOMED CT programme, select the View button below. If you already have an account with elfh, you will also be able to login and enrol on the programme from the View button.
If you already have an account with elfh, then you can enrol on to the Electronic Record Keeping and SNOMED CT programme by logging in to the elfh Hub, selecting My Account > Enrolment and selecting the programme. You can then access the programme immediately in the My e-Learning section.
The Electronic Record Keeping and SNOMED CT programme is also available to NHS healthcare staff via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR). Accessing this e-learning via ESR means that your completions will transfer with you throughout your NHS career.
Further details are available here.
If you are not an NHS health or care organisation and therefore do not qualify for free access elfh Hub, you may be able to access the service by creating an OpenAthens account.
To check whether or not you qualify for free access via OpenAthens, you can view the eligibility criteria and register on the ‘OpenAthens’ portal.
If you are a HR, IT or Practice Manager and would like to register and enrol large numbers of staff within your organisation for access onto the Electronic Record Keeping and SNOMED CT programme, please contact elfh directly.
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