Medical Terminology

Medical terminology is a language used in the medical and health field to describe the components of a human body and how they operate. This course will help you understand the formal names of medical conditions, procedures and treatments. It will also strengthen your ability to communicate accurately and effectively in medical terminology with other healthcare professionals.

You'll start the course with a thorough understanding of the vocabulary for different body parts, such as the skull, eye and ear. Moving forward, you'll learn about the various equipment of a ward, the essential materials for routine work and names of the most frequently performed laboratory tests. The course will also teach you the acronyms and abbreviations used by medical specialists. For instance, you'll understand the bid medical terminology, which means two times a day and is widely used in drug dosage instructions.

Moreover, the course covers the medical terminology for the digestive system, cardiovascular system, blood and immunity system, respiratory system, musculoskeletal system and central nervous system. Next, you'll understand the medical terminology in communication for everyday situations healthcare professionals face. You'll also learn the interviewing techniques to diagnose a patient's condition and deliver appropriate treatment. Finally, you'll identify the barriers to communication in healthcare and explore the strategies to deliver your message effectively.