Frequently Asked Questions:
SNOMED CT


You may be able to immediately find the answer to your question(s) about this or any of OHIMA's Online Courses below. If you still have questions, please contact us.

How long does it take to complete the course?
    This course (including the 20 question final exam) can be completed within 4 hours. More or less time may be needed depending on individual skill level.

Is there any way that I can get printed course materials from taking this SNOMED CT online course?
    Yes, printed course materials can be obtained by simply printing them off your printer prior to submitting your self-assessment test.

Do I have to download files onto my computer to obtain course information?
    No, all information is available in the online CE section of our Web site, no download is needed.

Can I enter and leave the course or do I have to take the course all at once?
    You may enter and leave the course at your convenience.

After signing into my course, it takes me to the final quiz. How do I view the course material?
    A table with instructions precedes each final quiz. To access course contents, click on the link in the 4th row of table: Access CE Reference Material. A new window will open with the course material. View course material by clicking on the course links in the left directory. When you close the course material window, you will return to the final quiz page.

How do I know if I passed the course?
    After you submit your final quiz, your score will be displayed at the bottom of the page after the answers. If you obtained a score of 70% or higher, you passed the course. A link to your CE certificate will be displayed and you will also receive a confirmation email with link to your CE certificate.

Registration/Payment

What is the advantage of paying by credit card?
    You gain immediate course assess, which includes the test, test results and CEs if you pass the test. Feasibly, you could sign-on, register, take the course and obtain your CEs all in the same day - at any time!

Can I pay by check and still access the online course?
    No, OHIMA only accepts Visa or Mastercard for online courses.

Is it safe to send my credit card number over the Internet?
    Yes. All orders are processed over a secure server. Your information is encrypted while in transit and cannot be seen by any unauthorized third party.

After inputting my credit card information, why do I get a message about the security certificate asking if I'd like to proceed?
    The area for entering private credit card information is accessed off of the secure100.telusys.net server, which is a secure server. OHIMA uses this server as part of our agreement with Telusys, thus saving the annual fee to obtain our own digital certificate. Therefore, a message may appear stating that "the name on the security certificate does not match the name of the site." As explained, it is because we are using the Telusys secure server instead of our own.