Lancashire and South Cumbria Training Hub

SNOMED and Read Coding Training
2023-05-09 13:30 - 16:30 UTC
OVERVIEW
The course will raise confidence, eliminates the most common mistakes with a simple to use structure, and will improve the quality of the coding in the practice, which in turn will improve safety, audit, QoF and quality.

AIMS

To examine the reasons for coding
Introducing Snomed Concepts
Explaining how concepts can be used to increase accuracy.
To explain searching techniques for coding
To develop an understanding of common coding errors and how to make good
Showing how common Read terms map into Snomed
Snomed search browsers
To concentrate on improving data quality by correct coding

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Non-Clinical Primary Care Staff

WHAT DO I NEED?

MS TEAMS (join on the app or online)
Pen/Paper
Preferably a camera and mic to participate

HOW LONG IS THE COURSE?
3 hours (Virtual)

SNOMED Training
2023-06-07 09:00 - 12:00 UTC
OVERVIEW

The course will raise confidence, eliminates the most common mistakes with a simple to use structure, and will improve the quality of the coding in the practice, which in turn will improve safety, audit, QoF and quality.

AIMS

To examine the reasons for coding
Introducing Snomed Concepts
Explaining how concepts can be used to increase accuracy.
To explain searching techniques for coding
To develop an understanding of common coding errors and how to make good
Showing how common Read terms map into Snomed
Snomed search browsers
To concentrate on improving data quality by correct coding

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Non-Clinical Primary Care Staff

WHAT DO I NEED?

MS TEAMS (join on the app or online)
Pen/Paper
Preferably a camera and mic to participate

HOW LONG IS THE COURSE?

3 hours (Virtual)

HOW TO JOIN?

You will receive an email a couple of days prior to the event with all training materials and a link to join the MS Teams training session.

SNOMED Training
2023-11-07 09:00 - 12:00 UTC, 2023-11-30 09:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London)
OVERVIEW

The course will raise confidence, eliminates the most common mistakes with a simple to use structure, and will improve the quality of the coding in the practice, which in turn will improve safety, audit, QoF and quality.

AIMS

To examine the reasons for coding
Introducing Snomed Concepts
Explaining how concepts can be used to increase accuracy.
To explain searching techniques for coding
To develop an understanding of common coding errors and how to make good
Showing how common Read terms map into Snomed
Snomed search browsers
To concentrate on improving data quality by correct coding

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Non-Clinical Primary Care Staff

SNOMED
2024-07-16 09:30 - 12:30, 2024-09-10 13:30 - 16:30, 2024-11-07 09:30 - 12:30, 2025-03-05 09:30 - 12:30, 2025-07-02 09:30 - 12:30, 2025-10-02 09:30 - 12:30, 2025-11-11 09:30 - 12:30 (Europe/London)
Places are limited . If you cannot attend this training, please ensure you have cancelled your place so that others can book on.
The course will raise confidence, eliminates the most common mistakes with a simple to use structure, and will improve the quality of the coding in the practice, which in turn will improve safety, audit, QOF and quality.

AIMS

To examine the reasons for coding
Introducing Snomed Concepts
Explaining how concepts can be used to increase accuracy.
To explain searching techniques for coding
To develop an understanding of common coding errors and how to make good
Showing how common Read terms map into Snomed
Snomed search browsers
To concentrate on improving data quality by correct coding

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Non-Clinical Primary Care Staff
WHAT DO I NEED?

MS TEAMS (join on the app or online)
Pen/Paper
Preferably a camera and mic to participate

HOW LONG IS THE COURSE?
3 hours (Virtual)
HOW TO JOIN?
You will receive an email a couple of days prior to the event with all training materials and a link to join the MS Teams training session.
By signing up you agree for your information to be stored and shared by the Training hub, with the Training Provider and with NHSE and HEE, for the delivery of this training, monitoring, reporting and certification purposes only.

STOMED
2025-03-05 09:30 - 12:30 (Europe/London)

SNOMED Clinical Coding Training (for non-clinical staff)
2026-06-16 09:30 - 12:30 (Europe/London)
For Admin and Clerical Staff working in Lancashire and South Cumbria General Practice.
Course Aims:

What is Snomed CT
Snomed Coding and concepts (England and Wales)
Explaining how concepts can be used to increase accuracy.
To explain searching techniques for coding
To develop an understanding of common coding misconceptions
Patient access
Snomed search browsers
Improving data quality

This SNOMED training course is designed for clinical coders of all experience levels, providing you with the essential techniques and knowledge to confidently find the correct codes for your primary care team.

Read Coding vs. SNOMED:
In Scotland and Northern Ireland, Read codes are used, while in England and Wales (from April 2025), SNOMED codes will be the standard.

For Experienced Clinical Coders:

Stay up-to-date with the latest techniques for improving coding accuracy and relevance to both clinicians and patients.
Delve into advanced coding scenarios and case studies to enhance your skills.
Refine your expertise with our advanced SNOMED training course, tailored to the needs of experienced coders.

For Non-Experienced Clinical Coders:

Begin your coding journey with our introductory SNOMED training, covering all the essential background and principles of SNOMED CT terminology.
Build a solid foundation in SNOMED CT coding and terminology.
Learn through interactive and engaging training materials to make coding concepts easy to understand.

This is an interactive session and you will be expected to interact. Please ensure you have a camera and microphone available to attend the meeting.
PLEASE NOTE: Resources are only available to attendees. Please ensure that you either put your name in the chat or use the QR code to register your attendance via your Medtribe account when you log onto the session.

You will receive a certificate post training for your attendance. Places are limited, if you have booked a place, please ensure you attend.
If you have any additional needs or requirements to attend this session, please contact us at mbpcc.lscthub@nhs.net.
By signing up you agree for your information to be stored and shared by the Training Hub and with the Training Provider, NHSE and NHS ICB, for the delivery of this training, monitoring, reporting and certification purposes only.

All bookings are subject to our cancellation policy (details can be found here www.lscthub.co.uk). If you do not attend you/your employer will be charged at the cost of the course. The cost is stated in the non funded ticket section
