UMLS® Basics Tutorial
The NLM® is pleased to announce the debut of the new Unified Medical Language System® (UMLS) Basics tutorial. This Web-based resource was developed from the UMLS Basics class that is taught at NLM and is useful to the entry level UMLS user. With the new UMLS Basics tutorial, NLM now offers introductary UMLS training that is always available at our users' convenience.
Structure
The course is divided into six sections. The sections are further organized by different topic areas (see table below). "Next" and "Previous" arrows allow users to navigate through the sections and topics. Users can either go through the entire course or select individual sections for a refresher.
| Section | Topic |
| Overview |
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Metathesaurus |
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Semantic Network |
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Lexical Tools |
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UMLS Tools |
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User Support |
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A glossary of terms, link to the UMLS FAQ, and links to UMLS-relevant Web pages are other useful features of this course.
UMLS Quick Tours
Users are reminded that the first UMLS Quick Tour "MetamorphoSys RRF Browser Restrict Searches and Views Option" is available on the New Users' Guide to the UMLS page. The tutorial offers a narrated guide to the many options available that restrict both searches and views in the RRF Browser.
Future
Additional courses, such as a MetamorphoSys tutorial, as well as additional Quick Tours are being planned. We encourage comments and suggestions for further topics. Please send comments, suggestions, and questions to custserv@nlm.nih.gov.
UMLS Basics Class
The eight-hour UMLS Basics class is still offered at the NLM. The next class with open seats is on April 16, 2009. More information about the class is available from the National Training Center and Clearinghouse Web site.
Kleinsorge R. UMLS® Basics Tutorial. NLM Tech Bull. 2008 Nov-Dec;(365):e2.
