Introduction to Australian Medicines Terminology (AMT)
About
The course provides foundational knowledge of Australian Medicines Terminology (AMT), including its concepts and use across the medicines management lifecycle, helping participants understand how standardised medicines terminology supports clear communication, interoperability and the safe exchange of medicines information.
Course delivery
This training includes 4 self-paced modules, taking approximately 20 minutes to complete.
Topics covered
- Why terminology matters for medicines
- What is AMT
- AMT concepts
- AMT across the medicine management lifecycle
Suggested participants
- Developers
- Clinicians
- Informaticians
- Policy Makers
- Product Managers
- Program Managers
- Solution Architects
- Healthcare IT Implementer
CHIA continuing professional development (CPD) points
The course is under review for CHIA CPD points.
Learning outcomes
On completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe what the AMT is and why it is used in Australia’s digital health systems
- Recognise the role AMT plays in safe and consistent medicine communication
- Identify the main types of AMT medicine concepts at a high level
- Explain where AMT is used across the medicines management lifecycle
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