Medical Terminology – Fundamentals for Non Clinical Staff

This course is designed to introduce non-clinical healthcare staff to the basic language of medicine. Over the course of four weeks, participants will gain a solid understanding of medical terminology, enabling them to confidently navigate healthcare settings, understand medical documentation, and communicate more effectively with clinical staff. The course simplifies complex medical terms into easy-to-understand components, helping learners build a practical medical vocabulary that is directly applicable to their role in the healthcare environment.

Medical Terminology – Fundamentals for Non Clinical Staff
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Course Overview

The Medical Terminology for Non-Clinical Healthcare Staff course offers flexible, self-paced learning modules along with optional weekly tutorial sessions. This structure allows participants to balance work and study while acquiring essential knowledge to enhance job performance and support career growth. The course focuses on foundational medical terminology, with a practical approach tailored to non-clinical healthcare roles.

Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the structure and components of medical terms, including word roots, prefixes, and suffixes.
  • Build and analyze medical terms used in hospitals and healthcare settings.
  • Recognize key medical terms related to various body systems (e.g., cardiovascular, respiratory).
  • Interpret and apply common medical abbreviations and symbols found in healthcare documentation.
  • Develop practical skills to effectively understand and navigate medical records and documentation in their roles.
  • Gain a basic understanding of pharmacological terminology (optional).

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Accurately decode and understand the structure of medical terms, including prefixes, suffixes, and roots.
  • Analyze and apply medical terminology relevant to different body systems and healthcare contexts.
  • Use common medical abbreviations and symbols effectively in a healthcare setting.
  • Confidently interpret medical documentation, ensuring clarity and accuracy in communication with clinical staff.
  • Apply learned terminology to real-world scenarios, enhancing job performance and communication within healthcare environments.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of basic pharmacological terminology (optional).

Curriculum

Course Structure

Module # Module Name
M1 Introduction and Basic Word Structure
M2 The Human Body
M3 Medical Terms for Systems of the Body
M4 Medical Abbreviations and Symbols
M5 Pharmacological Terminology (optional add-on module)

Practical Application

Ongoing application through exercises, case studies, and knowledge checks throughout each module.

Optional Add-On Weekly Tutorials

4 x 60-minute interactive online tutorial sessions (optional).

  • 4 Weeks
  • 10 LMS Hours
  • 4 x 60-Minute Tutorials (optional)

Module Features

Audiovisual Lecture: A comprehensive presentation of the content delivered online.

  • Explanation of Section-Specific Guidelines: Detailed breakdown of medical terminology, key concepts, and relevant applications.
  • Case Studies: Real-world scenarios to demonstrate the practical use of medical terminology and reinforce learning.
  • Practical Exercises: Hands-on practice to assign medical terms, enhancing understanding and application.
  • Knowledge Checks: Quizzes or assessments to review key concepts and ensure mastery of the material.