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Overview
What you will study
The Introduction to medical terminology course offered by Khalifa University is a course in the language of the healthcare medical professions, its vocabulary, syntax, and culture. The learner will learn how to analyze medical terms based on their roots, prefixes, suffixes, and structures. Just as with other languages, an acquaintance with the cultural background of the language of Health and medicine will immensely aid your understanding of it. Other facets from the development and history of Health and medicine will be touched on as well.
Learning Outcomes:
- Analyze the component parts of a health/ medical term.
- Define prefixes, suffixes, and root words in building health/ medical terms.
- Identify and use health/ medical word components as proper medical terminology.
- Define terms that apply to the structural.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- To familiarize with health and medical language work.
- To expose learners to the process of medical language development based on word roots and structures.
- To understand the pathological vocabulary and its relevant health/ medical conditions.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Health Sciences View 3 other Short Courses in Health Sciences in United Arab EmiratesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Allied healthcare, food safety, municipality, and other related fields.
Tuition Fee
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International
4372 AED/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4372 AED for the full programme during 5 days. -
National
4372 AED/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4372 AED for the full programme during 5 days.
Living costs for Abu Dhabi
5000 - 8600 AED /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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