ComprehensiveMedicalTerminology

Course Information Medical Terminology is the language used to communicate facts and ideas specific to medicine and health care. These words and symbols relate to body systems, anatomical structures, medical diagnoses and procedures. The course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the medical language used by health care professionals. It is particularly useful for medical transcription, clinical coders and many other health industry workers. The course material is structured to assist students to work through the study material in a systematic way.

Course Delivery HIMAA has partnered with MedFormatix for delivering the Comprehensive Medical Terminology courses on face-face basis within the client’s facility by internationally licensed instructors, working hand in hand attending to students requirement.

HIMAAComprehensiveMedicalTerminology

Course Duration for Medical TerminologyIs eight “8” weeks, conducted on face to face, practical.

Course RequirementCompetency in English language.

Course Objectives After completing Comprehensive Medical Terminology students should be able to A. Analyze medical terms structurally into 1. Roots 2. Prefixes 3. Suffixes 4. Combining forms

B. Define, spell and pronounce medical terms C. Convert common terms to their equivalent medical terms D. Expand common medical abbreviations E. Use a medical dictionary to clarify the meaning of medical terms F. Use MIMS to locate drug information, including dosage and administration G. Understand basic anatomy and physiology associated with body systems.

Course Content The course is divided into sixteen units and sixteen assessments: 1. Introduction to medical terminology. 2. Analysis of medical terms (prefixes, suffixes, combining forms). 3. Digestive system. 4. Urinary system and male reproductive system. 5. Female reproductive system (gynecology and breast). 6. Obstetrics and neonatology. 7. Nervous system.8. Cardiovascular system. 9. Respiratory system. 10. Blood, lymphatic and immune systems. 11. Oncology, radiology and infectious diseases. 12. Musculoskeletal system. 13. Skin and pharmacology. 14. The eye and the ear. 15. Endocrine and metabolic systems and mental health. 16. Practical exercises in pronunciation and comprehension.

Assessments After completion of each unit an assessment is submitted to the Education Officer for evaluation and comment. Students receive feedback on each assessment and can contact the Education Officer for clarification if required.

Final Examination In preparation for the final examination eligible students receive a practice final examination paper and answers.

Course Completion Students who successfully complete this course will receive the HIMAA-MedFormatix Certificate of Achievement.

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