Understanding medical terminology is much like understanding a foreign language. Knowing the origin of medical terms and the meaning of specific letter combinations helps practitioners communicate more effectively with other healthcare professionals as well as their clients. Medical terminology is the discourse of the healthcare field.
This course trains students to understand the origin of medical terms, pronunciation and the meaning of unusual letter combinations and related anatomy and physiology. This course is perfect for holistic health practitioners of all kind who want to expand their medical vocabulary and be able to communicate with primary care physicians and other healthcare professionals.
Apply the rules of medical word-building to accurately construct and decode healthcare terms encountered in client records and professional documentation.
Translate healthcare terminology from medical records, diagnostic reports, and professional documentation into language appropriate for client education and integrative health practice.
Analyze clinical documentation across major body systems to identify and interpret pathology, diagnostic, and therapeutic terminology in context.
Evaluate healthcare terminology for accuracy and appropriateness within client education, professional documentation, and communication with healthcare professionals.
Create professional written communications that use healthcare terminology accurately to support client education and collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
Maximum Enrollment: 30 students
Required Materials (Course Pack)
The Required Materials (or Course Pack) cost—including standard shipping within the United States—is $138. This includes:
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*You may always elect to buy or rent your textbooks/ebooks new or used. However, when choosing to purchase college textbooks and supplementary materials outside the College store, please use caution to ensure you purchase the correct version of required materials.
Last updated 6/2/20
None – Prior or concurrent anatomy & physiology training is recommended
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