Medical terms can be complex, confusing and difficult to memorize. By understanding the origins of the words and their building blocks - such as roots, prefixes and suffixes, the terminology will make sense and be easier to use in everyday settings such as doctor’s offices, labs, pharmacies, hospitals and clinics. This course is structured to help you break down commonly used terms and understand how medical terminology relates to body parts, diseases and procedures.
* You have 4 weeks to complete this course from date of your enrollment.
Medical Terminology: An Overview training course content
The Medical Terminology: An Overview training course consists of 4 modules:
Medical Terminology: An Overview Module 1 Chapters 1-11 Prefixes, Roots, and Suffixes
Module one will take a look at the basics of body anatomy and organization, the foundation of medical terminology and why words are structured the way they are. We will look at the relationship between Greek and Latin roots, prefixes, suffixes and everyday pronunciation.
- History of Medical Terminology
- Applying Different Rules of Pluralization
- Deconstructing Medical Words
- Pronunciation and Everyday Usage
- Organization of the Body
Medical Terminology: An Overview Module 2 Chapters 12-15 Bones, Muscles, Skin and Sensory
Module two discusses the major body systems such as skeletal, muscular and sensory and their root terminology. We will cover how systems function together and how they correlate to the overall health of the human body, as well as pathology, diseases and conditions that affect these systems.
- Terminology of the Skeletal, Muscular, Integumentary and Sensory Systems
- Skeletal Diseases and Pathology
- Classes and Types of Muscles
- Skin Layers and Conditions
- Anatomy of Eyes, Ears and Nose
Medical Terminology: An Overview Module 3 Chapters 16-18 Heart, Lungs and Gastrointestinal
Module three covers how your blood vessels, lymph nodes and heart all work together, as well as how the respiratory system and organs of the digestive system function. We will also recognize the proper way to diagnose gastrointestinal and respiratory conditions according to the specific body part.
- The Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems
- Veins, Arteries and Blood Flow
- Organs of the Digestive System
- Gastrointestinal Diseases and Pathology
- Respiratory Terminology and Diagnostic Tests
Medical Terminology Module 4 Chapters 19-26 Hormones, Nerves, Urinary and Reproductive
Module four discusses the fundamentals of the body’s endocrine system, the central nervous system and the male and female reproductive systems. We will also cover easy methods and simple phrases for memorizing medical terms through study guides and tips and tricks.
- Endocrine System and Hormone Functions
- Parts of the Central Nervous System
- Urinary Tract Functions
- Male and Female Reproductive Systems
- Tips and Tricks for Memorizing Medical Terms
After completing Medical Terminology: An Overview training course
After completing the Medical Terminology: An Overview training course, you should be able to:
- Identify basic body anatomy
- Recall the history of medical terminology
- Recognize medical acronyms, eponyms, homonyms, multiples and plurals
- Utilize a wide range of medical vocabulary
- Identify physiology terminology
Course duration
The Medical Terminology: An Overview training course is 24 hours long, taught over 4 weeks.
