Welcome to the Foundation courses
Introduction to SNOMED CT-AU
About
The course provides foundational knowledge of SNOMED CT-AU, why standardised terminology is important for safe and connected care, how it is structured, and where it is used within the Australian health system. By addressing gaps in awareness and understanding, the course supports the effective adoption and use of SNOMED CT-AU to improve the quality, consistency and interoperability of health information.
Course delivery
This training includes 4 self-paced modules, taking approximately 20 minutes to complete.
Topics covered
- Why clinical terminology matters
- What is SNOMED CT-AU
- How SNOMED CT-AU is structured
- Where SNOMED CT-AU is used
Suggested participants
- Developers
- Clinicians
- Informaticians
- Policy Makers
- Product Managers
- Program Managers
- Solution Architects
- Healthcare IT Implementers
CHIA continuing professional development (CPD) points
The course is under review for CHIA CPD points. This section will be updated once eligibility is confirmed.
If you are not yet CHIA certified, you can find out more on the CHIA website.
It is not necessary to be a CHIA member to undertake the training.
Learning outcomes
On completing this course participants will be able to:
- describe what SNOMED CT-AU is and its role in Australia's digital health ecosystem
- recognise why standardised clinical terminology matters for consistent and safe health information
- identify, at a high level, how SNOMED CT-AU is structured, including concepts, descriptions and relationships
- understand where SNOMED CT-AU is commonly used, including clinical systems, digital records and data exchange.
Further information
To find out more about digital health standards, visit the Standards Academy webpage.