Medical Terminology course - Certificate of Proficiency
Health Studies
A course by
AUT
A self-directed, online short course over 7 months covering the structure and use of medical terms for employment or upskilling in the health sector.
NZ$805
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Understand the structure of medical terms
Gain knowledge of how medical terms are formed and the meaning of individual components.
Use terminology for different body systems
Apply correct terminology related to anatomy, physiology, diseases, and procedures.
About This Course
This self-directed 7-month online course is ideal for those seeking employment or to broaden their skills in the healthcare industry. The programme covers the structure of medical terms, definitions of their components, and units for each body system with terms related to anatomy, physiology, diseases, investigations, procedures and pharmacology. Abbreviations used in New Zealand health records are also included. The course is particularly suitable for roles in hospitals, medical records, ward clerks, clinics, radiology, or insurance. Assessment is based on four evaluative tasks, and successful completion leads to a Certificate of Proficiency.
Course Content
- Structure of medical terms
- Definition and components of medical terminology
- Body systems terminology
- Anatomy and physiology
- Diseases terminology
- Investigations and procedures
- Pharmacology terminology
- Expansion of abbreviations in New Zealand health records
Build towards these roles
Medical records staffWard clerksClinic receptionistsTypistsRadiology department staffInsurance company underwriters
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HealthcareHealth Administration
