Medical Terminology

Course Code	BSC109
Fee Code	S2
Number of Assignments	10
Duration (approx)	100 hours

A special course designed for people working or wishing to work in medical environments, with no medical training, to develop skills to communicate clearly and effectively using medical terminology.

COURSE STRUCTURE

There are 10 lessons in this module as follows:

1. Scope and Nature of Medical Terminology

2. Anatomical Structure

3. Medical Equipment and Processes

4. Pharmacological Terminology

5. Musculoskeletal System

6. Cardiovascular, Lymphatic and Immune Systems

7. Respiratory and Reproductive Systems

8. Digestive and Excretory Systems

9. Integumentary System (Skin)

10.Nervous and Sensory Systems

AIMS

To communicate clearly and effectively using medical terminology
To explain the scope and nature of terminology used in medicine and allied professions.
To identify the meaning of words that describe general anatomical features, including dsorders
To identify the meaning of words which describe medical tools, equipment and procedures.
To identify the meaning of words that describe pharmacological terms.
To identify the meaning of words that describe physiological and anatomical features in the musculoskeletal system, including disorders.
To identify the meaning of words that describe physiological and anatomical features in the respiratory and reproductive systems, including disorders.
To identify the meaning of words that describe physiological and anatomical features in the digestive and excretory systems, including disorders.
To identify the meaning of words that describe physiological and anatomical features in the nervous and sensory systems, including disorders

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A special course designed for people working or wishing to work in medical environments, with no medical training, to develop skills to communicate clearly and effectively using medical terminology.

This course is relevant to anyone working or wishing to work in fields of health, alternative medicine or paramedical areas; such as reception for a doctor or natural therapist.

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