Introduction to Healthcare: Medical Terminology
Overview
This course is part of a series: Introduction to Healthcare. This two-part module covers Medical Terminology and provides a general introduction to the language of medicine. It is intended for entry -level healthcare workers, public health professionals and volunteers in any healthcare setting.
The course delivery strategy includes video presentation and powerpoint material. The module has a MCQ assessment after each part
This Activity for
- Other health care provider
- Respiratory Therapy
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- Podiatry
- Physiotherapy
- Optometry
- Clinical Nutrition
- Nursing and Midwifery
- Dentistry and Related Specialties
- Resident / Fellow
- Physician
- Pharmacy
- Occupational Therapy
- Clinical Laboratory Sciences
- Non Health Care Provider
- Healthcare & Hospital Administration
- Health Education
- Health Informatics
- Speech-Language Pathology
What I will learn?
By the end of the course, the student should be able to:
• Understand the importance of being able to write, read, and communicate using medical terminology.
• Identify common word roots and combining forms, suffixes, and prefixes.
• Break down medical terms into their component parts and interpret the terms correctly.
• Use the spelling and pronunciation guidelines for medical terms derived from Greek and Latin.
• Apply the rules of changing singular to plural terms.
• Discuss the organization of the body.
• Identify and label the body cavities, directions, planes and regions.
About Organizer
- Virtual Medical Academy
Additional items to the activity
| Optional Details | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Healthcare: Medical Terminology Certificate | Certificate | Free |