This specialization 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.
Overview
Syllabus
Course 1: Medical Terminology I
- Offered by Rice University. This course will discuss the importance of learning medical language as well as introduce basic word parts and ... Enroll for free.
Course 2: Medical Terminology II
- Offered by Rice University. This is the second course of the Medical Terminology specialization. It builds on the basic concepts of medical ... Enroll for free.
Course 3: Medical Terminology III
- Offered by Rice University. This final course finishes the comprehensive examination of medical terminology by introducing new roots, terms, ... Enroll for free.
- Offered by Rice University. This course will discuss the importance of learning medical language as well as introduce basic word parts and ... Enroll for free.
Course 2: Medical Terminology II
- Offered by Rice University. This is the second course of the Medical Terminology specialization. It builds on the basic concepts of medical ... Enroll for free.
Course 3: Medical Terminology III
- Offered by Rice University. This final course finishes the comprehensive examination of medical terminology by introducing new roots, terms, ... Enroll for free.
Courses
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This is the second course of the Medical Terminology specialization. It builds on the basic concepts of medical terminology with the introduction of new roots, terms, and abbreviations specific to the endocrine system (hormones). The body's transportation and defense systems (cardiovascular, blood, and lymphatic) will also be covered as well as the respiratory system (lungs).
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This final course finishes the comprehensive examination of medical terminology by introducing new roots, terms, and abbreviations related to the remaining body systems: nervous (brain, spinal cord, and nerves) and special senses (eyes and ears), digestive, and reproductive.
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This course will discuss the importance of learning medical language as well as introduce basic word parts and concepts applied in medical terminology. We will also learn about common organization and terms seen in medical records before moving into system-specific terms for the integumentary system (skin), musculoskeletal system (muscles and bones), and urinary (kidneys).
Taught by
Laura S. Kabiri
