This web workshop is for those who would benefit from understanding the component parts of medical terminology.

An understanding of medical terminology is essential for anyone working in the medical industry. Delegates will be able to apply the learning to every-day situations back in the practice.

This web workshop session is for those who would benefit from understanding the component parts of medical terminology. An understanding of medical terminology is essential for anyone working in the medical industry. Delegates will be able to apply the learning to every-day situations back in the practice. This session gives administration, clerical and clinical support staff an introduction to the understanding of general medical terminology.  It provides an excellent professional development opportunity for staff working in a clinical environment such as HCAs, physiotherapy assistants, assistant practice managers, practice pharmacy assistants, clinical coding etc.  Participants will improve their confidence, their communication skills and service delivery. All delegates will be provided with course handouts and will be issued with a certificate after the session.

Learning Outcomes

• Understanding of the origins of medical terminology
• Understand how medical terms are constructed
• Be able to understand medical terms by breaking them down into component parts
• Understand and enjoy your job a little bit more…

Programme

Introduction

Origins of medical terminology and common words

How medical terms are constructed            

Introducing Roots, Suffixes and Prefixes                               

Breaking words down then building them up

Your role in working with Medical Terminology

Recognising and understanding Common medical terms

Summary and Q&As

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