Course in Introduction to Medical Terminology
Online USA
Course
DURATION
3 hours
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* free online course
Key Summary
Medicine has a very distinct and highly specialised language. This course helps you to develop a working medical vocabulary. We introduce you to basic medical terminology used to describe the human body, its various organ systems, diseases, disorders and associated treatment procedures. We explore the suffixes, prefixes and word roots most commonly encountered in medicine. By the end of this course, you will speak like a doctor.
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This Free Online Course Includes:
- 1.5-3 Hours of Learning
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- Final Assessment
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Understanding the verbal or written clinical terms and abbreviations commonly used for healthcare communication can be challenging but understanding the basic word structure and definitions of some common word elements makes the meaning of thousands of medical terms clear. ‘Medical terminology’ is the vocabulary used by those who work in the medical field. They use distinct terms to describe the human body, how it works, its disorders and the procedures and treatments used to treat it. Any prospective medical student needs to know the common terminologies used by medical professionals so this course develops your medical fluency and teaches you a language that lets you communicate with doctors, nurses and patients.
We first introduce you to the terms associated with the anatomy, physiology and pathology of the human body and its different parts, using pictures to help you understand and memorise them. You will then learn about the equipment used in a hospital. Medical terminologies consist of ‘stem’ words, prefixes, suffixes, acronyms and abbreviations. We lay out the most common suffixes and prefixes used in medical terminology and explain how to use them to ‘decode’ medical words. We then explore the terms associated with systems of the body such as its central nervous, musculoskeletal and respiratory systems. We also provide terminologies associated with laboratory tests, procedures, therapeutics and more.
This course is ideal for those who want to work in the health and science fields and need to communicate with physicians, nurses, lab technicians and other medical professionals, including support staff like receptionists, medical clerks or patient-care coordinators. On a personal level, understanding medical terminology can explain your own or your loved one's health and facilitates better communication with your doctors and nurses. This course contains illustrated presentations, images and diagrams to help you understand its content. There are no prerequisites for taking the course and our list of acronyms and abbreviations helps you to build a foundation in understanding medical terminology.
Module 1
Medical Terminology
This module will help build your medical vocabulary. You'll learn to identify common terms used by medical professionals to describe the anatomy, physiology and pathologies of the human body. We'll show you acronyms, abbreviations and common prefixes and suffixes in medical terminology used to describe body systems and procedures.
Module 2
Course assessment
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
- Outline the medical terms used for different parts of the human skeletal system
- Describe the eyes and ears using medical vocabulary
- Identify the equipment found in a medical ward
- Recognise the names of frequently performed laboratory tests
- Explain the use of common medical acronyms and abbreviations
- Compare the medical terminologies related to different organ systems
- Recall the names and abbreviations used for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
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Careers related to this course:
- Health Information Technician
- Medical Biller
- Medical Secretary
- Medical Office Manager