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Medical Terminology
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 better understand the human body, how to describe it, and how to use medical terminology in a healthcare setting.
Overview
- 60 Course Hours
- 6 Months
- Open Enrollment
- Self Paced
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
Instructional Material Requirements
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following digital textbooks for the course are accessed via links in the lessons: Medical Terminology for Health Professions (eBook)
How You Will Benefit
- 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
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to take this course other than basic computer skills.