Target Audience/Eligibility Criteria
This training is targeted at those who haven’t previously had experience of note summarising.
Course Aim
Note summarising is a specific use of coding. This training aims to give delegates the knowledge and skills to effectively code and summarise notes to provide a consistent approach across Stockport practices. It will give delegates an understanding of the implications of their work in this area and how this can have a wide ranging impact
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course delegates will be able to:
Identify the reasons for summarising information and the need for accuracy in coding data
- Apply the criteria for selecting information to summarise
- Record information accurately in a medical record, as part of the summarising programme
- Understand the importance of having a logical approach to summarising medical records
- Understand coding – what are Snomed codes and how they are used
- Be able to summarise medical records in an efficient and effective manner
- Look at the EMIS clinical system and understand Active, Past, Major and Minor problems
- Feedback, any issues
- Gain an overview of QOF clinical targets and how summarising can help in the achievement of these targets
- Look at other areas of EMIS that can be updated during summarisation as part of EMIS housekeeping
- Identify issues that they need to follow up when returning to work
Course Duration – 2 hours
Trainer/Facilitator – Kay Keane, Independent Trainer and Practice Manager at an Urban Village Medical Practice
Date/Time/Venue
Wednesday 8th October 2025, 9am – 11am via Microsoft Teams
This session will be carried out via a video conferencing platform, delegates will need a computer or smart phone to join, where possible they are encouraged to use a web camera to fully participate. All joining details will be available before the session.
Please note these sessions may be recorded and shared with others working across Stockport in Health & Social Care. If you attend these sessions, we will assume, you consent to the event being recorded and shared. If you have any concerns around this please email gmicb-sto.learningdevelopment@nhs.net
Cost:
The maximum cost per person for this training will be £27.50 paid in advance of the training date (please see further details in booking information). Final date for cancellations is Friday 19th September 2025.
Booking Process/Additional Information
- Bookings for this course should be made via email – gmicb-sto.learningdevelopment@nhs.net from either the Practice Manager or Lead GP confirming the names, roles and contact details of those that require places. By submitting this booking request, you are confirming that you have agreed a process to deduct any agreed costs from your next payment from NHS GM.
- The department is sympathetic to issues which may arise, however, if an individual is unable to attend for any reason, the learning & Development team should be contacted via e-mail on gmicb-sto.learningdevelopment@nhs.net as soon as possible (prior to date stated on e-mail/flyer).
- Enquiries can be made via gmicb-sto.learningdevelopment@nhs.net or Tel: 07393 798115.