Virtual Medical Academy

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
Psychology
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.