(Updated Sep 2007)
Are there any training courses that are geared
toward writers and statisticians?
Yes. The MSSO offers a course to help organizations better understand and take advantage of the power of the MedDRA terminology.
- MedDRA: Safety Data Analysis and SMQs - provides an overview of the
features of MedDRA that relate to the analysis and retrieval of
MedDRA-encoded data as well as providing insight to individuals
involved in reviewing and analyzing coded information.
- MedDRA for Statisticians and Programmers - covers data presentation, retrieval, and analysis from a statistical programming perspective.
Are there any training courses available that are designed to address the IT issues related to MedDRA?
Yes, the MSSO offers a webinar to address the IT issues for MedDRA.
- MedDRA for the IT Professional- covers MedDRA
implementation issues from the IT perspective and identifies
the key points to consider for existing or new systems, data
issues, MSSO interaction, and electronic submissions.
Are continuing education hours/credits
available for training courses provided by the MSSO?
MedDRA training has been approved for the following continuing
education credits/contact hours:
California Board of Registered Nursing
| Introduction to MedDRA |
2.4 hours |
| Advanced Coding: Coding Conventions and the MedDRA "Points to Consider" Document |
4.5 hours |
| Coding with MedDRA |
8.4 hours |
| MedDRA: Safety Data Anslysis and SMQs |
8.4 hours |
What kind of training is available on MedDRA through the MSSO?
A wide variety of training courses is available from the MSSO which provides vital MedDRA information enabling organizations to quickly integrate the terminology into widespread use regardless of an organization's present level of use or understanding.
Training courses are offered in different formats:
- Open enrollment
- On-site sessions
- Webinars
Click
here for more information on the MSSO's suite of training
offerings.
The following FREE training module is also available for
download by subscribers:
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