Online Class: Comprehensive Medical Terminology 1 & 2
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with CEU Certificate*
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22Lessons
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34Exams &
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5,690Students
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33Hours
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3.3CEUs
Course Description
Medical Terminology Mastery: From Foundations to Fluency
The world of medicine is vast and intricate, making the language used within it equally complex. Given the critical nature of healthcare, even the slightest miscommunication can lead to significant consequences. With the global healthcare industry projected to grow at an unprecedented rate, the necessity for clear, concise medical communication has never been higher.
Enter the Medical Terminology Mastery Course, an all-encompassing journey through both foundational and advanced medical terminologies. This course seamlessly amalgamates the robust content of Medical Terminology 101 and 201, setting you on the path to achieve medical linguistic excellence.
Course Overview
Beginning with the foundational elements, the course delves deep into the roots of medical words, encapsulating the prefixes, suffixes, and word roots. With these building blocks in hand, the voyage continues through each body system. Here, we unravel the layers, ensuring you not only recognize but also define related medical terms with precision.
For instance, you won't just learn the term 'angina pectoris' but understand that 'angina' means pain and 'pectoris' refers to the chest – a chest pain typically due to reduced blood flow to the heart. Such in-depth explorations peppered throughout the course make it an invaluable asset for both novices and seasoned professionals.
Why This Course?
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Depth & Breadth: The curriculum dives deep into each topic, with some modules extended over two lessons for a thorough understanding, like the Digestive System (Lesson 7 & 8) or the Musculoskeletal System (Lesson 10 & 11).
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Relevance: With up-to-date content mirroring the latest advancements in medicine, you'll always be a step ahead.
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Interactive Learning: Engage with diverse resources, from assignments and exams to netlinks, ensuring comprehensive understanding and retention.
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Refresher or First-Timer: While newcomers will find this course a robust introduction, seasoned professionals will appreciate it as a comprehensive refresher.
Course Modules:
The course spans 22 meticulously curated lessons. While the initial modules lay the groundwork with medical basics and word roots, the subsequent lessons navigate the complexities of the human body. From understanding the body's orientation (Lesson 3) to diving into the nuances of the respiratory (Lesson 14 & 15), integumentary (Lesson 17), and genitourinary systems (Lesson 20), each module is crafted for holistic understanding.
The course culminates in a rigorous final exam (Lesson 22), ensuring you emerge not just with knowledge, but with the confidence to apply it.
Step into the World of Medical Excellence
Medicine is as much about knowledge as it is about communication. The ability to convey complex medical scenarios with clarity and precision can make the difference between accurate or misguided treatments.
Whether you're stepping into the vast arena of healthcare or looking to solidify your existing knowledge, the Medical Terminology Mastery Course is your ultimate companion. Come, embark on a journey of medical linguistic excellence and emerge fluent in the language of healthcare. Enroll today, and take a step closer to medical eloquence.
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs
Course Lessons
Learning Outcomes
- Define and recognize basic word roots, prefixes, and suffixes.
- Describe human body orientation.
- Describe the human body in health and disease.
- Identify and define terms relating to the cardiovascular system.
- Identify and define terms relating to the digestive system.
- Identify and define terms relating to the lymphatic system.
- Identify and define terms relating to the musculoskeletal system.
- Identify and define terms relating to the nervous system.
- Identify and define terms relating to the respiratory system.
- Identify and define terms relating to the skin and sense organs.
- Identify and define terms relating to the male and female reproductive systems.
- Identify and define terms relating to the endocrine system and urinary systems.
- Identify and define terms relating to the the genitourinary system.
- Identify and define common terms used in examinations.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Additional Course Information
- Document Your Lifelong Learning Achievements
- Earn an Official Certificate Documenting Course Hours and CEUs
- Verify Your Certificate with a Unique Serial Number Online
- View and Share Your Certificate Online or Download/Print as PDF
- Display Your Certificate on Your Resume and Promote Your Achievements Using Social Media
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Student Testimonials
- "I believe the course was very well laid out. The break down of the information really helped me connect the concepts back together to each other." -- Amaryah C.
- "This course was great. It was super easy to manage my schedule with and was very helpful. It communicated the information clear and felt like I learned a lot from this course." -- Janell C.
- "I thought this course is extraordinarily helpful, especially the explanations included with the terminology and the videos were extremely helpful. I listened to all the videos and read them also as they played...I enjoyed it very much and as a medical transcriptionist, it was very helpful. I am looking forward to the certificate and may take anatomy and physiology next. The instructor was very fast in getting the assignments and exam marks back to me. I appreciate that." -- Kenna M.
- "I am so glad I found this site. There is so much information to be learned at a reasonable price. I have already recommended this site to friends and family. The course I just took will help me to continue on to my goal of medical billing and coding certification. The instructor of this course was fast and efficient with grading exams and papers." -- Michelle S.
- "Wonderful course! Information was well presented and comprehensive. Assignments were meaningful and facilitated learning. Exams were fair and feedback was helpful." -- Kayla S.
- "This course was really helpful, especially the videos because I am a visual person. In addition, the sequence of information was in logical order which made it easy to understand. Overall, I would definitely recommend this course. Thank you so much!" -- Sherrie R.
- "I feel this was extremely informative. I was glad to be able to learn from it and would definitely recommend this course." -- Katherine W.
- "The instructor was very professional and responsive in all my emails." -- Gregoria jessa D.
- "Love the course and the self-paced lessons, great information. Thank you so much! :)" -- Andrea M.
- "I just want to tell the instructor thank you for all your help during this course." -- Kimberly B.
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