You can make a difference in other people's lives if you know how to speak the language of medicine. With the high demand for healthcare workers, mastering medical terminology is an important first step in your healthcare career. This online medical terminology course will help you gain a greater understanding of the human body, how to describe it, and how to use medical terminology in a healthcare setting.
Completion Time
60 hours
Access Time
183 Days
Outcome
Industry Certification
Language
English
Training Level
Beginner
Delivery Information:
Online
Asynchronous
Self-paced
Description
Learning Outcomes
What you will learn:
- Define the word parts that make up most medical terms-roots, prefixes, and suffixes
- Explain the functions of the various body systems
- Identify diagnoses, procedures, and treatments common to each body system
- Understand common medical abbreviations and acronyms
- Recognize the importance of accuracy in spelling and pronunciation of medical terms
- Better prepare for medical coding, medical records, or medical assisting certification exams
- Communicate effectively with other members of the healthcare team
- Understand the information contained in medical reports and health records
- Develop a foundation of knowledge about the human body that will enable you to be successful in your chosen medical career
- Obtain a certificate to prove your competency in the healthcare field
Requirements
Technology Requirements
Hardware Requirements: This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Software Requirements: Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
- PC: Windows 8 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible. Cookies and JavaScript must be enabled
- The latest Adobe Reader/Acrobat Reader ( free download available at https://get.adobe.com/reader/ )
- Any modern Office suite: Microsoft Office, Apple iWork, OpenOffice, or LibreOffice
- Reliable internet connection. Broadband cable or highspeed DSL is recommended for optimal experience.
- E-mail account (to be able to register and to receive e-mail from the course system regarding registration, course status, etc.)
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to take this course other than basic computer skills.
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