Demonstrations

A number of short demonstrations are available which will take you through each component, step by step, in an easy to understand screen capture including a voice over and readable captions.
You can access the demonstrations from the help pages, they are indicated by this icon.

If you are not familiar with the NHS Data Model and Dictionary, it is recommended that you proceed through the demonstrations in the following order.

The subjects covered are:

• Classes
• Attributes
• Data Elements
• Data Collections
• NHS Business Definitions
• Supporting Information
• Diagrams
• Related DSCN/ISN
• Search
• All Items Index (A-Z)
• What's New

• test your knowledge on the section you have just completed
• navigate through all the demonstrations in the order above (recommended for new users)
• return to the Help menu
• return to the front page of the NHS Data Model and Dictionary.

Once you have completed the demonstrations, there are two quizzes to check your understanding of the help pages and the navigation options:

• Knowledge Check of the Help pages
• Navigation Exercises

The content of these demonstrations is for training purposes only and therefore may not match the current content of the NHS Data Model and Dictionary.
Please refer to the Main Menu for the latest version of the NHS Data Model and Dictionary.

• How to Read an NHS Data Model and Dictionary Change Request
• NHS Data Model and Dictionary Components
• NHS Data Model and Dictionary Maintenance Process

How to use the Demonstrations

• Playback Control bar

The Playback Control bar appears at the bottom of every page.  Titles for the controls will appear when you hover over them.
The controls are explained below:

• Rewind:  This control allows you to rewind back to the beginning of the demonstration
  

•    Play / Pause:  This control allows you to play or pause a demonstration
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• Back:  This control allows you to 'rewind' a demonstration at specific intervals
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• Forward:  This control allows you to go forward in a demonstration at specific intervals
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• Fast Forward:  This control allows you to fast forward through the demonstration
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•     Audio On / Off:  This control allows you to turn the audio on or off
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• Exit:  This control exits the demonstration
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• Information:  This control provides information on Adobe Captivate

Please note:

• will need flash player to view these demonstrations. If you do not have flash player, contact your organisation's technical support or e-Learning lead for further information.
• if you have problems viewing the demonstrations (i.e. screen size), contact your organisation's technical support or e-Learning lead for advice.

What would you like to do next?

•  NHS Data Model and Dictionary Content

Access the NHS Data Model and Dictionary Main Menu.

•   Help Pages

If you need help using the NHS Data Model and Dictionary, access the Help pages.