Course description
The medical profession is one of the most rewarding industries to work in – it is also very unique.
Comprising 15 comprehensive and interactive lessons, this course has been developed to help you get under the skin of commonly used medical terminology across a wide range of disciplines including biology, cardiology, psychology and many more. You will be guided through each speciality step-by-step and learn how seemingly complicated medical jargon is built up from word roots, prefixes and suffixes, so this language becomes second nature to you.
On successful completion of this course you will be able to add the renowned Pitman Training accolade to add to your CV, a sure sign to employers that you have been trained to the highest possible standard.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Is this for you?
This course is ideal for anyone who is wanting to work within a GP Practice, hospital or any other medical establishment and who wants to quickly learn the terminology that is frequently used. So if you're wanting to become a Medical Secretary, Medical Office Manager or work in a Medical Records Department, knowing the terminology will help you quickly get to grips with the systems.
Pre-Requisites
There are no specific pre-requisites required.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Through a series of self-paced, comprehensive lessons you'll work through each medical specialism and learn the terminology frequently used within each area. You'll learn how the words are formed and become so familiar with it that it becomes second nature to you.
The course will take you to such a level that you'll also be well placed to go on to achieve AMSPAR Level 2 Award and/or Level 3 Award in Medical Terminology qualification (additional home study is recommended).
Training Course Content
- Module 1: Overview of the medical specialities, introduction to word units.
- Module 2: Structure of the body, cells tissues, organs and systems.
- Module 3: Orthopaedics.
- Module 4: Cardiology.
- Module 5: The Respiratory System.
- Module 6: Female Reproduction.
- Module 7: Male Reproduction.
- Module 8: Urology.
- Module 9: Gastroenterology.
- Module 10: The Lymphatic System and Immunology.
- Module 11: Dermatology.
- Module 12: Neurology
- Module 13: Psychiatry and Psychology
- Module 14: Ophthalmology and ENT
- Module 15: Prescription and drug abbreviations. Consolidation of terminology covered in the course.
Course delivery details
35 hours or 1 week full-time study
Continuing Studies
Learning in-depth medical terminology will be of an advantage to anyone working within the medical industry. If you're keen to work as a Medical Administrator or Medical Secretary.
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