Electronic Record Keeping and Snomed

SNOMED CT: Introduction to Structured Clinical Data

This programme is made up of one elearning session, lasting about 30 minutes. It helps learners understand why using standard words and codes when recording patient care is important across the NHS.

Who the learning is for

The programme is designed for anyone who uses electronic health records, in any care setting.

Key areas covered

• Why structured patient records are helpful
• What SNOMED CT is
• Why standard clinical terms are needed
• Key features of SNOMED CT
• How poor-quality data affects patient care
• SNOMED CT as a national NHS standard

Learning objectives

By the end of the session, learners will be able to:

• Explain why using the same clinical terms across the NHS helps improve care
• Describe what SNOMED CT is and how it works
• Understand the difference between structured data and unstructured notes
• Recognise how using the right terms supports safer, better patient records

Understand that SNOMED CT is a required national standard for all NHS care settings