Sent on behalf of Don Sweete, CEO SNOMED International
Dear E-Learning Advisory Group,
I am pleased to inform you that the Management Board has approved the Senior Management Team's recommendation to cease the practice of charging Members for SNOMED CT education courses offered by SNOMED International at this time. Please note that this decision does not apply to SNOMED International Certifications.
The current decision reinforces the desire of the organization to extend opportunities for SNOMED CT education equally across our membership as well as recognition of the budgetary constraints Members are facing resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The decision follows;
Education Fees for Members
SNOMED International immediately ceases charging fees to Members for courses offered by SNOMED International, in effect with the next cohort of classes. Fees for courses already paid for but yet to be delivered by SNOMED International will be refunded. Non-Members will continue to be charged a fee for SNOMED International education.
SNOMED International continues to actively pursue partners for the delivery of SNOMED CT courses.
Fees for SNOMED International Certifications will continue to apply.
In line with this decision, the Education Team will work to update the Course Catalogue, as well as communicating changes to relevant stakeholders, e.g. the E-Learning Advisory Group. If you have any questions, kindly contact the Education Team at elearning@snomed.org.
Kind regards,
Don