Medical Terminology

Description

Common medical terminology is a critical part of the language used by health care practitioners. It is essentially a vocabulary that requires a uniform pronunciation, definition, and spelling of terms used by professionals. Individuals with medical terminology training are capable of analyzing and interpreting medical reports related to specific body systems.

This program is appropriate for adults looking to learn new job skills, refresh or refine existing healthcare knowledge, or improve occupational performance by possessing a better understanding of medical terms.

Topics addressed by this online courses, include:

•Introduction to Medical Terminology
•Musculoskeletal, Endocrine & Cardiovascular Systems
•Lymphatic, Hematic, Respiratory & Digestive Systems
•Urinary, Reproductive & Nervous Systems
•The Senses & Specialty Medical Termins

Outcomes

This course discusses word construction and meanings that together characterize medical language. You must have access to the

Internet to complete this program.

At the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

•Identify medical terms and words by their component parts
•Define the body structure and its systems, cavities, planes, and positions
•Explain the importance of medical terminology in healthcare professions
•Define and build the medical terms associated with the body systems

Assessment

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