Medical Terminology: An Overview
Course Outline
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY – An Overview
24 Hours/4 Weeks/Instructor Led
Course Description
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.
Outcomes
After completing this course, students should be able to:
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Identify basic body anatomy
Recall the history of medical terminology
Recognise medical acronyms, eponyms, homonyms, multiples and plurals
Utilise a wide range of medical vocabulary
Identify physiology terminology
Materials
All materials are included in this course.
Content and Schedule
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 organisation, 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.
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History of Medical Terminology
Applying Different Rules of Pluralisation
Deconstructing Medical Words
Pronunciation and Everyday Usage
Organisation 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.
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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
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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 recognise the proper way to diagnose gastrointestinal
and respiratory conditions according to the specific body part.
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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 memorising medical terms
through study guides and tips and tricks.
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Endocrine System and Hormone Functions
Parts of the Central Nervous System
Urinary Tract Functions
Male and Female Reproductive Systems
Tips and Tricks for Memorising Medical Terms
System Requirements
PC Software Requirements:
 Operating Systems - Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 or 8.1
 Microsoft Office 2007, 2010 or 2013 or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office
formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
 Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
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Cookies MUST be enabled
Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
Kindle Reader App is needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be
downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
Adobe PDF Reader
QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player
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System Requirements – cont’d
MAC Software Requirements:
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Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows
Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx,
.xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended
 Cookies MUST be enabled
 Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
Kindle Reader App is needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded
for FREE onto your computer.)
PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
Adobe PDF Reader
Apple QuickTime Media Player
If your course has a CD-ROM or DVD included, you may need to have Microsoft Window Operating
Systems over Bootcamp (Bootcamp is a free download from Apple's website) or Windows setup with Parallels.
Method of Instruction
Included with this course are two (2) hours of online tutoring through NetTutor! In addition to your course mentor, a
dedicated NetTutor staff member is available to assist you with questions you have about the materials, ensuring you
have the know-how to successfully complete your course.
Course Certification
Participants who complete the course will be provided a Certificate of Completion issued by HLSCC.
Registration Procedures
To register for the course, persons must submit the registration form and pay the requisite fees at HLSCC’s Fiscal Services.
A payment receipt will be provided and registration form will be stamped with a receipt number. A copy of the stamped
registration form will be provided to the participant, for their personal records.
Course Fees
The total fee for the course is $250.00. This must be paid before the course registration deadline.
Contact Information
For further details about the course, please contact:
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 Veronique Forbes-King, Programme
Programme Administrator
Telephone: (284) 852-7191
E-mail:
[email protected]
Dana Lewis-Ambrose, Coordinator
Telephone: (284) 852-7035
E-mail:
[email protected]
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