Online Class: Medical Terminology 101

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15Lessons
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38,533Students
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18Hours
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1.8CEUs
Course Description
Medical Terminology: The Language of Healthcare
In the intricate world of healthcare, the precision of language is paramount. It's not just about understanding the language; it's about being fluent in it. According to the Joint Commission, communication errors were the leading cause of medical errors, which could have been prevented. As the healthcare environment evolves, so does its lexicon. Whether you're a budding medical professional or an established one, mastering the medical terminology is crucial.
About the Course
Our course is meticulously designed to serve as the bridge between the common man and medical professionals, ensuring clarity, precision, and confidence in medical communication. In a world where a slight miscommunication can lead to significant consequences, this course equips you with the linguistic tools to excel in any health and science career.
Engage with an enriching mix of rich text, illustrative pictures, comprehensive diagrams, HD video lectures, and interactive assignments and exams. This blended learning experience ensures that not only do you absorb the information but can also apply it in real-world situations.
Course Highlights:
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Foundational Insight: Kick start with the basics of medical language, understanding the prefixes, suffixes, and word roots that form the bedrock of medical terms.
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Body Systems: Dive deep into the intricacies of various body systems. For instance, when studying the cardiovascular system, understand terms like 'cardiomyopathy' not just as a word, but what it means - 'cardio-' (heart), '-myo-' (muscle), '-pathy' (disease).
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Disease Dynamics: Unpack the nuances between health, wellness, and disease terminologies, ensuring clarity in documentation and communication.
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Medical Instruments: A unique aspect of this course is understanding the tools of the trade. Know the difference between a stethoscope and an otoscope, ensuring you're always a step ahead in clinical situations.
Who Should Enroll?
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Aspiring Medical Professionals: If you're charting a path in medical transcription, billing, coding, or any medical support role, this course is your starting point.
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Existing Medical Personnel: For doctors, nurses, dentists, and others who wish to refine their medical language precision.
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Students: Preparing for anatomy, physiology classes, or looking for a head start before medical college? We've got you covered.
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Medical Enthusiasts: If you have an insatiable curiosity about medical language, this course is your gateway.
What Sets This Course Apart?
We believe in the mantra of 'learning at your own pace.' Our user-friendly format ensures you get a solid foundation in medical language without the pressures of traditional classroom settings. With a blend of well-crafted written content, illustrative media, and interactive elements, you're not just reading or watching – you're engaging, understanding, and mastering.
Course Breakdown:
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Building Blocks: Lessons 1-2 lay the foundation, from medical basics to understanding word roots.
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Body Systems Deep Dive: Lessons 3-12 delve into the different body systems, ensuring you're well-versed with terms from cardiovascular to reproductive systems.
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Advanced Modules: Lessons 13-14 cover the detailed examination, instrumentation, and more to give you an edge in practical situations.
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Assessment: Lesson 15, the final exam, is where you showcase your medical terminology prowess.
Your Journey Starts Here
Embark on a transformative journey through the annals of medical language. Dive deep into the terminologies that form the backbone of healthcare communication. With our course, you're not just learning; you're preparing to make a difference in the world of healthcare. Enroll today and take the first step towards mastering the language of medicine.
Who should take this course?
Is medical terminology just about memorizing a bunch of words?
Should I take this course before enrolling in a PA or LVN program?
Why should I choose this medical terminology course?
Can you really learn medical terminology online? Wouldn't it be better to take an in-person course?
What kind of certificate does this course offer?
What is the difference between this course and Comprehensive Medical Terminology?
Course Motivation
Naturally, in order to benefit in the healthcare fields, it is almost a necessity to have a working knowledge of medical terminology. However, before you think that you’re going to need to go to medical school in order to understand what the course deals with, you can relax--anyone with a basic high school knowledge can be quite successful in this course.
Did you know that most of the medical terms are composed of interchangeable word parts that are used in different combinations? Once you know the various word roots, prefixes and suffixes, you'll be able to actually define a medical term that you're not familiar with simply by recognizing its individual parts. More importantly, you’ll be able to apply the knowledge that you can in this course when you apply for a job.
The student will gradually gain an understanding of the medical terms to the point in which they are comfortable with hearing a word, as well as saying it and knowing what the word means. This is a course that will be most beneficial to anyone who is thinking about expanding their horizons into working with the medical community – either as a professional or even as a volunteer. In addition, the knowledge gained in this course will be useful in the student’s dealings with medical matters – whether it be a routine check-up or an in-depth discussion about various medical diseases.
By the end of this course, the student will be able to:
- Name the various body systems and identify their basic components and functions
- Recognize basic medical terms
- Define vital signs and learn the difference between strong and weak vital signs
- Learn the difference between signs and symptoms of a disease
- Determine the care needed by identifying the meaning of the word root
Students will also learn and understand medical terms by examining their component parts, and will also learn to construct medical terms from their component parts. In addition, students will also learn how to pronounce, spell, and define commonly used prefixes and suffixes. By carefully pacing the material, students will also be defining anatomy and physiology at a comfortable and informative information rate.
As the course progresses, the student's knowledge base will expand to include:
- Recognizing anatomic position and identifying bodily directions
- Recognizing and define terms related to the abdominal cavity and peritoneum
- Becoming familiar with planes of the body
- Recognizing divisions and regions of the abdomen, thorax and peritoneum
- Describing a location on the body based on descriptive orientation terms
For anyone who has ever been intimidated by medical terms and has believed themselves incapable of being comfortable in a medical environment, this is the course for you. Great care has been taken to "demystify" the medical terminology so that the student can quickly pick up on word meanings and components.
It’s a financial fact that those in the medical community have an annual income higher than most other professions--and it's a field that is only expanding. Medical Terminology 101 has been designed to help anyone who wants to get ahead in the medical profession--even those starting in entry-level jobs--to have the upper hand.
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- Printable Lessons
- Full HD Video
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs

Course Lessons
Lesson 1: Medical Basics
Lesson 1 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: optional-WordSearch-Activity-7050.pdf
Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete Assignment: Why are you taking a medical terminology course?
Assessment: Quiz 1
Lesson 2: Basic Word Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes
Lesson 2 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: optional-WordSearch-Activity-7051.pdf
Lesson discussions: Health Careers
Assessment: Quiz 2
Lesson 3: Human Body Orientation
Lesson 3 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: optional-WordSearch-Activity-7052.pdf
Complete: Lesson 3 Assignment
Assessment: Quiz 3
Lesson 4: The Human Body in Health and Disease
Lesson 4 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: optional-WordSearch-Activity-7053.pdf
Assessment: Quiz 4
Lesson 5: The Cardiovascular System
Lesson 5 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: optional-WordSearch-Activity-7054.pdf
Complete: Lesson 5 Assignment
Assessment: Quiz 5
Lesson 6: The Digestive System
Lesson 6 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: optional-WordSearch-Activity-7055.pdf
Assessment: Quiz 6
Lesson 7: The Lymphatic System
Lesson 7 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: optional-WordSearch-Activity-7056.pdf
Complete: Lesson 7 Assignment
Assessment: Quiz 7
Lesson 8: The Musculoskeletal System
Lesson 8 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: optional-WordSearch-Activity-7057.pdf
Assessment: Quiz 8
Lesson 9: The Nervous System
Lesson 9 Video
Complete: Lesson 9 Assignment
Assessment: Quiz 9
Lesson 10: The Respiratory System
Lesson 10 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: optional-WordSearch-Activity-7059.pdf
Assessment: Quiz 10
Lesson 11: The Skin and Sense Organs
Lesson 11 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: optional-WordSearch-Activity-7060.pdf
Complete: Lesson 11 Assignment
Assessment: Quiz 11
Lesson 12: Endocrine System, Urinary System
Lesson 12 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: optional-WordSearch-Activity-7061.pdf
Assessment: Quiz 12
Lesson 13: Male and Female Reproductive Systems
Lesson 13 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: optional-WordSearch-Activity-7062.pdf
Assessment: Quiz 13 - Mid-Term Course Review
Lesson 14: Examination and Instrumentation
Lesson 14 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: optional-WordSearch-Activity-7063.pdf
Assessment: Quiz 14
Lesson 15: Final Exam
Lesson discussions: Your Opinion Matters: Course Rating; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments
Assessment: Final Exam
Learning Outcomes
- Define and recognize basic word roots, prefixes, and suffixes.
- Describe human body orientation.
- Describe the human body in health and disease.
- Recognize and define terms relating to the cardiovascular system.
- Recognize and define terms relating to the digestive system.
- Recognize and define terms relating to the lymphatic system.
- Recognize and define terms relating to the musculoskeletal system.
- Recognize and define terms relating to the nervous system.
- Recognize and define terms relating to the respiratory system.
- Recognize and define terms relating to the skin and sense organs.
- Recognize and define terms relating to the endocrine system and urinary systems.
- Recognize and define terms relating to the male and female reproductive systems.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
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- Verify Your Certificate with a Unique Serial Number Online
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- Display Your Certificate on Your Resume and Promote Your Achievements Using Social Media

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Student Testimonials
- "I thought that this course was extremely helpful and I would definitely recommend it to someone who needs a refresher/ to master their medical terminology skills. I found it extremely helpful and full of lots of information that I will use going into my junior year of PA school." -- Madison S.
- "I really enjoyed taking this course, extremely happy with the outcome. Because of this course I feel better prepared for the LVN program and will be able to reference for future upcoming classes like human anatomy and physiology, even micro. I'd like to thank the instructor for encouraging me throughout the lessons and keeping my grade updated promptly. Thank you." -- Iliana V.
- "I loved the course and felt it did a great job covering everything needed and helping me implement that in real life! Thank you." -- Tawnya M.
- "I thought this course was extremely helpful. Information was straight-forward and easy to understand. This made applying my newly learned knowledge to the assignments and exams a simple task after some studying." -- Jolie L.
- "I love the format of this course and the varied assignments. The guides given towards the end are great study tools, and great reference materials I can use later. Thank you for making this course!" -- Kirstye R.
- "This was a great course. Each lesson is very organized, informative and provides additional material to help the students. I have had a great experience! Thank you!" -- Nicole C.
- "I really appreciated the variety of assignments to better understand the learning outcomes. I also really appreciated the fast feedback. Overall, this was very helpful." -- Elanie S.
- "This class was incredibly helpful. The videos at the end of the lesson is a great way to summarize the lesson and is beneficial for auditory and visual learners." -- Cristian H.
- "This class was a great way for me to fulfill my requirement for school while being able to work through and complete the material at my own pace." -- Landon M.
- "My thoughts are that this course was great. I was able to work at my own speed and all the material was applicable to my career." -- Luke B.
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