Medical Terminology course - Certificate of Proficiency
Allied Health
A course by
AUT
A self-directed, 7-month online course covering the structure of medical terms, terminology for body systems, and abbreviations used in NZ health records. Designed for people entering or upskilling for healthcare sector roles.
NZ$805
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Understand the structure of medical terms
Gain knowledge of how medical terminology is created and the meaning of different word components.
Apply terminology to various body systems
Recognise and use correct terms related to anatomy, physiology, disease, investigation, procedures, and pharmacology for body systems.
About This Course
This AUT short course is designed for individuals looking to gain employment in the healthcare industry or broaden their skillset. It covers the structure of medical terms, definitions of components, terminology for different body systems (anatomy, physiology, diseases, procedures, pharmacology), and commonly used abbreviations in New Zealand health records. The course is self-directed and online, with four assessments over seven months.
Course Content
- Structure of medical terms
- Definition of terminology components
- Medical terms for each body system
- Anatomy and physiology terminology
- Diseases and investigations vocabulary
- Medical procedures terminology
- Pharmacology-related terms
- Expansion of abbreviations used in New Zealand health records
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