MedDRA MSSO

MedDRA Coding Basics

Length: One 1.5-hour session
Cost: Free for MedDRA Subscribers
Course Prerequisite: None

Objective: To provide subscribers who are new to MedDRA coding with a starter course; it is highly recommended that this course be followed up with additional hands-on coding training.
Description: This 1.5-hour webinar provides a brief overview of MedDRA; introduces the MedDRA Term Selection: Points to Consider document; uses coding examples to illustrate general principles of coding; and provides trainees with a set of coding pearls based on the broad coding experience of MSSO's medical personnel.
This course is designed for: MedDRA subscribers interested in a quick, easy-to-understand introduction to MedDRA coding principles. Personnel who may code with MedDRA occasionally or who will review data coded by others will find this course helpful.

This brief webinar is not intended to develop comprehensive coding skills; for persons who will be performing coding as their primary function, additional hands-on practical training is recommended.
Course Outline: This webinar includes
  • MedDRA overview
  • General coding principles
  • Introduction to MedDRA Term Selection: Points to Consider document
  • Coding examples
  • Coding pearls
Continuing Education Credits: None

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