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Overview
This Medical Terminology course offered by Coursera in partnership with Rice University is intended for anybody that is interested in developing skills in medical language or preparing for further studies in the medical field.
Learners will be able to identify common prefixes, suffixes, roots and abbreviations so they can recognize most medical terms used by medical professionals. Learners will also have an understanding of the structure of an electronic health record and extract vital information from it. Moreover, learners will gain basic knowledge of the anatomy and diagnoses related to all 10 main organ systems.
Applied Learning Project
Learners will complete 3 final assessments throughout the specialization to test their skills in medical language through fun activities and real-life examples. They are also given the option to present their skills in communicating within a medical setting.
Programme Structure
Course structure:
- Medical Terminology
- Terms Seen In Medical Records
- System-specific Terms
- Integumentary System
- Musculoskeletal System
- Urinary System
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 months
- 10 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
- Self-paced
Campus Location
- Mountain View, United States
Disciplines
Health Education View 5 other Short Courses in Health Education in United StatesWhat students do after studying
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Academic 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.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Beginner level
- English language
- This course is aimed at learners interested in healthcare or preparing for medical studies who want to develop a foundational understanding of medical terminology, including word structures, abbreviations, and basic concepts across major body systems.
Tuition Fees
Additional Details
Course is free for the first 7 days. After 7 days, the course can be accessed with the Coursera Plus Subscription
Funding
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