Online Class: Medical Abbreviations
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29Lessons
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83Exams &
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171Students
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22Hours
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2.2CEUs
Course Description
Unlock the Language of Medicine: A Journey Through Intricate Terminologies
Dive into the heart of the medical universe—a realm where words hold the power to heal, diagnose, and innovate. Medical terminology isn't just a collection of complex terms and abbreviations; it's the rich tapestry that weaves the world of healthcare together. With its roots reaching deep into ancient Latin, Greek, and even sprinklings of German, French, and English, this lexicon is both an art and a science.
Welcome to a course designed to be your compass in navigating the intricate labyrinth of medical language. Whether you're a budding healthcare professional or just curious about the words that doctors scribble, this course promises to illuminate the mysteries.
What to Expect:
- A Colorful Spectrum: From the vibrant language of colors to numbers, immerse yourself in the rainbow of medical terminologies.
- Alphabetical Adventures: Embark on a guided journey from A to Z, unraveling medical mysteries letter by letter. While some segments may seem like climbing a steep hill with a myriad of terms to conquer, others will feel like a pleasant stroll.
- Engaging Techniques: Don't just memorize; internalize. Our innovative index-card method turns learning into a playful game. Challenge yourself, gauge your progress, and watch as unknown terms transition to familiar friends.
- Historical Insights: Go beyond mere words. Delve into the intriguing origins of terms, their etymologies, and the fascinating tales of when and where they were birthed. While it's not mandatory to remember these historical snippets, they enrich your learning journey, adding depth and context.
Why Choose This Course?
This isn't just another mundane academic endeavor. It's a voyage into the very essence of healthcare communication. By mastering medical terminology, you not only equip yourself with a valuable skill set but also bridge the gap between intricate medical jargon and their real-world implications.
As you progress, you'll discover that these terms, once daunting, start to resonate. They become the keys to understanding a world where precise communication can make a monumental difference. Whether you're aiming for a medical profession or are an enthusiast seeking knowledge, this course stands as a beacon, guiding you through the mesmerizing maze of medical language.
So, are you ready to decode the secrets of medicine? Join us and unveil a universe where words wield the power of life!
Course Lessons
Lesson 1: Introduction to Medical Terminology
In this course, you'll come to realize that there are thousands of medical terms you will need to know in your medical career. Some medical abbreviations have worked their way into common terms that will be easy to recognize.Lesson 2: Medical Terminology of the Numbers and Colors
This lesson is about the cardinal and ordinal numbers as well as the prefixes indicating the colors of things.Lesson 3: Medical Terminology beginning with the Letter "A"
Now that you have learned the medical terminology for numbers and colors, and have some idea as to how prefixes, root words, and suffixes can be put together to make complex medical terms, it's time to learn some new medical terminology parts, beginning with the letter "A".Lesson 4: Medical Terminology beginning with the Letter "B"
Now that you have learned your numbers, colors, and medical terminology beginning with the letter "A", it's time to move on to those terms that begin with the letter "B".Lesson 5: Medical Terminology of Terms beginning with the Letter "C"
This lesson is all about medical terms beginning with the letter "C".Lesson 6: Medical Terminology of Terms beginning with the Letter "D"
This lesson is all about medical terms that begin with the letter "D".Lesson 7: Medical Terminology for Terms beginning with the letter "E"
In this lesson, you will learn about medical terms that begin with the letter "E".Lesson 8: Medical Terminology for Terms beginning with the Letter "F"
This lesson focuses on those medical terms that begin with the letter "F".Lesson 9: Medical Terminology beginning with the Letter "G"
This lesson focuses on those medical terms that begin with the letter "G".Lesson 10: Medical Terminology beginning with the Letter "H"
This lesson will focus on medical terminology beginning with the letter "H".Lesson 11: Medical Terminology beginning with the Letter "I"
This lesson focuses on those medical terms beginning with the letter "I".Lesson 12: Medical Terminology using Terms beginning with the Letter "J"
This lesson focuses on those medical terms beginning with the letter "J".Lesson 13: Medical Terminology using Terms beginning with the Letter "K"
This lesson focuses on those medical terms beginning with the letter "K".Lesson 14: Medical Terminology with Terms beginning with the letter "L"
This lesson focuses on those medical terms beginning with the letter "L".Lesson 15: Medical Terminology using Terms beginning with the Letter "M"
This lesson focuses on those medical terms beginning with the letter "M".Lesson 16: Medical Terminology of Terms beginning with the Letter "N"
This lesson focuses on medical terms beginning with the letter "N".Lesson 17: Medical Terminology for Terms beginning with the Letter "O"
This lesson focuses on those medical terms that begin with the letter "O".Lesson 18: Medical Terminology using Terms beginning with the Letter "P"
This lesson focuses on those medical terms that begin with the letter "P".Lesson 19: Medical Terminology using Terms beginning with the Letter "P"
Medical Terminology using Terms beginning with the Letter "P".Lesson 20: Medical Terminology beginning with the Letter "Q"
This lesson focuses on those medical terms that begin with the letter "Q".Lesson 21: Medical Terminology using Terms beginning with the Letter "R"
This lesson focuses on those medical terms that begin with the letter "R".Lesson 22: Medical Terms using Terms beginning with the Letter "S"
This lesson focuses on those medical terms that begin with the letter "S".Lesson 23: Medical Terminology using Terms beginning with the Letter "T"
This lesson focuses on those medical terms that begin with the letter "T".Lesson 24: Medical Terminology with Terms beginning with the Letter "U"
This lesson focuses on those medical terms that begin with the letter "U".Lesson 25: Medical Terminology using Terms beginning with the Letter "V"
This lesson focuses on those medical terms that begin with the letter "V".Lesson 26: Medical Terminology using Medical Terms beginning with the Letter "W"
This lesson focuses on those medical terms that begin with the letter "W".Lesson 27: Medical Terminology using Terms beginning with the Letter "X"
This lesson focuses on those medical terms that begin with the letter "X".Lesson 28: Medical Terminology from Terms beginning with the Letter "Y"
This lesson focuses on those medical terms that begin with the letter "Y".Lesson 29: Medical Terminology using Terms starting with the Letter "Z"
This lesson focuses on those medical terms that begin with the letter "Z".
Learning Outcomes
- Define medical terminology of the numbers and colors.
- Define medical terminology beginning with the letter "a".
- Define medical terminology beginning with the letter "b".
- Define medical terminology of terms beginning with the letter "c".
- Define medical terminology of terms beginning with the letter "d".
- Define medical terminology for terms beginning with the letter "e".
- Define medical terminology for terms beginning with the letter "f".
- Define medical terminology beginning with the letter "g".
- Medical Terminology beginning with the Letter "H"
- Define medical terminology beginning with the letter "i".
- Define medical terminology using terms beginning with the letter "j".
- Define medical terminology using terms beginning with the letter "k".
- Define medical terminology with terms beginning with the letter "l".
- Define medical terminology using terms beginning with the letter "m".
- Define medical terminology of terms beginning with the letter "n".
- Define medical terminology for terms beginning with the letter "o".
- Medical Terminology using Terms beginning with the Letter "P"
- Define medical terminology using terms beginning with the letter "p".
- Define medical terminology beginning with the letter "q".
- Define medical terminology using terms beginning with the letter "r".
- Define medical terms using terms beginning with the letter "s".
- Define medical terminology using terms beginning with the letter "t".
- Define medical terminology with terms beginning with the letter "u".
- Define medical terminology using terms beginning with the letter "v".
- Define medical terminology using medical terms beginning with the letter "w".
- Define medical terminology using terms beginning with the letter "x".
- Define medical terminology from terms beginning with the letter "y"..
- Define medical terminology using terms starting with the letter "z".
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
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