# SNOMED CT National Release Center Guide

The 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. It is also applicable to countries considering joining SNOMED International and Members.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a href="introduction">Introduction</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="what-is-a-national-release-center">What is a National Release Center</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="nrc-responsibilities">NRC Responsibilities</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="nrc-organization-phases">NRC Organization Phases</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="the-role-of-nrcs-related-to-snomed-ct-licensing">The Role of NRCs related to SNOMED CT Licensing</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="implementation-consultancy">Implementation Consultancy</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="engaging-stakeholders">Engaging Stakeholders</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="education-and-training">Education and Training</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="tooling">Tooling</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="snomed-ct-browsers">SNOMED CT Browser</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="distribution-of-snomed-ct">Distribution of SNOMED CT</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="change-requests">Change Requests</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="content-development-and-snomed-ct-customization">Content Development and SNOMED CT Customization</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="snomed-international-governance-advisory-groups-and-events">SNOMED International Governance, Advisory Groups and Events</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="further-information">Further Information</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

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