# Learning More About SNOMED CT ## Documentation This [Starter Guide](https://docs.snomed.org/snomed-ct-practical-guides/snomed-ct-starter-guide/readme) is intended as a practical and useful starting point from which anyone with a general interest in healthcare information can begin learning about SNOMED CT. It provides a broad overview of SNOMED CT from which to start a more detailed exploration of areas that are of particular interest. Besides from the Starter Guide, SNOMED International provides a range of formally approved specifications and practical guidance documents. These can be accessed from the online [document library](https://app.gitbook.com/o/h8Z6qGxuQrzM9vbx5bPT/s/5ePKL1wPtOcE6DS3HJBR/). ## Courses SNOMED International provides online courses, tutorials and other materials that are designed to enable you to learn more about SNOMED CT. Additionally, we offer completion certificates to those who pass course assessments. To find out more about these education services please visit on the SNOMED International website. For access to courses, tutorials and other educational materials go to the [SNOMED CT E-Learning Server](http://snomed.org/elearning). ## SNOMED CT Expo The [SNOMED CT Expo](https://www.snomed.org/snomedct-expo) is an open event for anyone interested in SNOMED CT and practical applications of the terminology. The event includes invited keynote speakers and several tracks of peer-reviewed presentations about SNOMED CT in general with a focus on implementation experiences and developments that facilitate more effective use of the terminology. The Expo also includes tutorials and workshops for those seeking greater understanding of SNOMED CT, an exhibition of vendor products that use SNOMED CT and a range of poster presentations on related topics. The Expo is the main annual event in the SNOMED International calendar for anyone interested in the use and development of the global healthcare terminology. In addition to the scheduled sessions, it provides an excellent opportunity to network with others with a shared interest in SNOMED CT. Watch past Expo recordings - ## Additional resources **Information about SNOMED International**\ Find out more about the organization, members, newsletter and events. * [www.snomed.org](http://www.snomed.org/) * * * * * * * [SNOMED Forums](https://forums.snomed.org/) is used for announcements, colloboration and discussion. It is used for connecting the SNOMED CT Community through open discussion and knowledge sharing. * [SNOMED Spaces](https://conf.spaces.snomed.org/wiki/spaces) is a space where the people within SNOMED International Governance and Advisory Bodies can view information. The space also enables viewing information about Advisory Groups, Clinical Reference Groups and Project Groups. **General information about SNOMED CT**\ Materials include a benefits and information about licensing. * * **Documentation Library**\ Access to a wide range of documents about SNOMED CT. * [http://snomed.org/doc](https://app.gitbook.com/o/h8Z6qGxuQrzM9vbx5bPT/s/5ePKL1wPtOcE6DS3HJBR/) **SNOMED CT Browsers**\ A range of online and offline tools to search SNOMED CT content. * * **SNOMED CT in Action**\ Examples of how SNOMED CT is being used around the world. * **SNOMED CT Vendor Guide** The Vendor Introduction to SNOMED CT provides an informative practical introduction to SNOMED CT focused primarily on the needs of vendors and developers of EHRs. * **SNOMED CT National Release Center Guide** Provides an introduction to SNOMED International and SNOMED CT for those working in or planning to development a National Release Center. * [http://snomed.org/nrcg](https://app.gitbook.com/o/h8Z6qGxuQrzM9vbx5bPT/s/P1frmzZuNvoHsCrG7SKQ/) **SNOMED CT Implementation Support Portal** A dedicated portal to support SNOMED CT implementations. * [https://www.implementation.snomed.org](https://www.implementation.snomed.org/) **SNOMED CT E-Learning Server**\ Sign up for SNOMED CT courses or see publicly accessible presentations.| * * [Starter tutorial](https://elearning.ihtsdotools.org/course/view.php?id=5\§ion=1) Provide Feedback --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.snomed.org/snomed-ct-practical-guides/snomed-ct-starter-guide/15-learning-more-about-snomed-ct.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.