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Coding With MedDRA

Length:	1 day session
Cost:	USD $1,500
Course Prerequisite:	None
Objective:	For participants to gain a basic understanding of the content and scope of MedDRA and to be able to properly and efficiently code medical information into the MedDRA terminology.
Description:	This 1 day course is designed to provide a basic understanding of the "how and why" development history of MedDRA, an introduction to the basic scope, structure, and rules of MedDRA terminology, and reviews the System Organ Classes that are unique to MedDRA. Additionally, it is designed for individuals involved with coding, those affected by coding guidelines and associated standard operating procedures, and those involved with synonym lists. The course illustrates coding examples as they pertain to the scope of MedDRA, the differences between older coding terminologies and MedDRA, tools that support coding, and a hands-on approach to coding verbatims and narratives with MedDRA.
This course is designed for:	• Medical Coding Professionals • Medical Information Specialists • Dictionary Management Personnel • Pharmacovigilance • Data Management • Clinical Research Associates
Course Outline:	Overview of MedDRA history and development Overview of MedDRA terminology Scope and structure Rules and conventions System Organ Class rules Review of all rules associated with the MedDRA unique System organ Classes Comparison with other medical dictionaries Structure and terminology size comparison Vocabulary coding comparison Coding philosophies Coding approaches Types of data coded with MedDRA Change request process MedDRA maintenance How to use supplemental terms Tools to support MedDRA usage and implementation Demonstration of the MSSO Browser Hands-on training Adverse events Medical history Narratives
Continuing Education Credits:	California Board of Registered Nursing approved credit hours: 8.4

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