Public Developer Training
SNOMED CT & FHIR Terminology Services with Snowstorm
This public training session provides a technical introduction and hands-on experience with SNOMED CT and its role in enabling structured, interoperable clinical data within healthcare systems.
You’ll work directly with the Snowstorm terminology server and FHIR Terminology Service APIs, gaining practical skills to integrate, manage, and query SNOMED CT in real-world clinical applications.
About
This session combines expert-led presentations, live demonstrations, and guided exercises to give you both conceptual understanding and practical experience.
You’ll learn how terminology servers support clinical systems and how to effectively work with SNOMED CT content - from setup and configuration to advanced querying and analytics.
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
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Understand the structure and logical model of SNOMED CT
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Explain the role of terminology servers in clinical systems
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Set up and configure the Snowstorm terminology server
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Import and manage SNOMED CT releases and extensions
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Describe best practices for searching and data entry
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Use Snowstorm APIs to access SNOMED CT components and versions
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Work with Expression Constraint Language (ECL)
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Use SNOMED CT with FHIR terminology operations
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Explore analytics and reporting scenarios using SNOMED CT data
Who Should Attend
This training is designed for a technical audience interested in implementing or working with SNOMED CT.
It is particularly relevant for:
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Software developers and technical implementers
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Health IT vendors
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System architects and platform providers
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Researchers and data specialists
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Professionals working with FHIR-based terminology services
Format and Duration
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Duration: 4 hours (including a 20 - 30 minutes break)
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Format: Presentations, demos, and hands-on exercises
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Language: English
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Participants: Limited to 25 per session
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Registration: Required
Dates and Registration
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19 May 2026
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10 November 2026
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Start time: 12:00 UTC
Participation is free of charge, but registration is required.
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Registration closes one week before each session
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Places are limited to ensure a hands-on experience
You must have a SNOMED CT Affiliate License to attend:
Further details (access, logistics, preparation) will be shared after registration.