Country / Region
EMEA
Tags
EHDS (European Health Data Space), Global/International, Innovation, Research
This presentation introduces the XiA project's innovative framework for delivering continuous professional development (CPD) in digital health interoperability, with a focus on standards used in European Electronic Health Record Exchange Format (EEHRxF), such as SNOMED CT. Central to the approach is the XiA Library, a curated repository of Microcontent Learning Blocks (MLBs) targeted, modular content designed to be combined into tailored learning pathways. These pathways support professionals across the EU in preparing for the European Health Data Space (EHDS) through flexible, engaging, and accredited training. The model promotes scalable, self-paced learning adapted to the needs of various stakeholder groups, including healthcare providers, developers, and decision-makers.
Description
The Xpanding Innovative Alliance (XiA) project, launched in February 2025 and co-funded through the Erasmus+ Programme, addresses the digital skills gap in healthcare by developing a scalable, interactive education framework to support the implementation of interoperability standards in the context of the European Health Data Space (EHDS).
Targeting healthcare professionals, digital health developers, and decision-makers, XiA promotes co-creation through the Quadruple Helix Model, connecting academia, industry, government, and civil society. Its methodology combines Trialogical Learning with Microlearning principles to deliver flexible and engaging continuous professional development (CPD). At the heart of the approach is the XiA Library‚ repository of Microcontent Learning Blocks (MLBs), which are structured at different levels of depth and can be assembled into tailored, accredited learning pathways. These can be system-recommended or individually composed by educators, supporting personalized, self-paced, and scalable training that aligns with academic standards and evolving EU policy needs. The initiative spans 15 EU countries, building communities of practice and fostering a sustainable network of digital health change agents.
Scope
SNOMED CT is an integral part of the set of complementary international standards underpinning the European Electronic Health Record Exchange Format (EEHRxF), alongside terminologies such as LOINC, ICD, HL7 FHIR and other. Its inclusion in the XiA project reflects its critical role in enabling semantic interoperability, clinical decision support, and data reuse across health systems. As SNOMED CT adoption expands across EU Member States, there is a growing need for structured, accessible training to ensure professionals across clinical, technical, and policy domains are equipped to implement and use it effectively.
How SNOMED CT will be used
SNOMED CT is included as content and practical framework of the CPD program, grouped in family of microcontent learning blocks that can be pilled and rearranged according to the aim of the training. Participants engage with SNOMED CT through structured activities including concept navigation, mapping exercises, term modeling, and the understanding of SNOMED CT reference sets. Materials are also adapted to the stakeholder to increase engagement.
Why SNOMED CT will be used
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