Become fluent in the use of Medical Terminologies
A specialty course designed for people working in or preparing to work in medical environments. No previous medical training is needed to undertake this course. It is designed to help you to develop the skills to communicate clearly and effectively using medical terminology.
Having a thorough understanding of relevant medical terminology is essential to working in a range of medical environments.
Medical terminology is used in a wide range of professions including dentistry, veterinary care, by medical practice managers, medical receptionists and many types of natural therapies.
This is an experiential learning-based course. Throughout your studies you will have the opportunity to network with and learn from a variety of industry professionals. Establishing real-world relationships and confidence is key to career success.
Lesson Structure
There are 10 lessons in this course:
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Scope and Nature of Medical Terminology
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Anatomical Structure
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Medical Equipment and Processes
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Pharmacological Terminology
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Musculoskeletal System
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Cardiovascular, Lymphatic and Immune Systems
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Respiratory and Reproductive Systems
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Digestive and Excretory Systems
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Integumentary System (Skin)
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Nervous and Sensory Systems
Each lesson culminates in an assignment which is submitted to the school, marked by the school's tutors and returned to you with any relevant suggestions, comments, and if necessary, extra reading.
Aims
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Communicate clearly and effectively using medical terminology.
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Explain the scope and nature of terminology used in medicine and allied professions.
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Identify the meaning of words that describe general anatomical features, including disorders.
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Identify the meaning of words which describe medical tools, equipment and procedures.
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Identify the meaning of words that describe pharmacological terms.
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Identify the meaning of words that describe physiological and anatomical features in the musculoskeletal system, including disorders.
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Identify the meaning of words that describe physiological and anatomical features in the respiratory and reproductive systems, including disorders.
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Identify the meaning of words that describe physiological and anatomical features in the digestive and excretory systems, including disorders.
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Identify the meaning of words that describe physiological and anatomical features in the nervous and sensory systems, including disorders.
Why understand medical terminology?
Being fluent in the use of medical terminologies is essential for work and interactions within a variety of medical environments. In working as part of any medical team, having a good grasp on relevant medical terminologies will support clear and efficient communications between team members.
Specific medical language is used by medical doctors and nurses, veterinary practitioners, dentists, specialist providers, medical receptionists, natural therapies practitioners and more.
This course has been developed to hone your understanding of medical terminology used across a range of healthcare services.
There are three parts to most medical terms:
- The word root - This is usually the middle of the word and provides its core meaning.
- The prefix - This is normally at the start and commonly identifies a part of the core meaning.
- The suffix - This comes at the end and modifies the core meaning (e.g., what it is interacting with or what is happening to it).
By developing an understanding of the components that are commonly used in these systematically constructed words it becomes easier to both understand and remember the meanings of the terminology.
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