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Free Level 2 Medical Terminology Course Online

CostFREE
Duration35 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyMultiple awarding bodies
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About this course

Free Level 2 Medical Terminology course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your life.

The course covers 15 medical specialisms. You'll build vocabulary used in hospitals, GP practices, and clinics. Topics include the language used across different areas of medicine, from anatomy to specialist disciplines. Around 35 hours of study takes you through interactive lessons and exercises that make complex terms easier to remember.

You'll finish with a Level 2 Medical Terminology qualification.

Who this course is for

This course is ideal for anyone who is wanting to work within a GP Practice, hospital or any other medical establishment and who wants to quickly learn the terminology that is frequently used. So if you’re wanting to become a Medical Secretary, Medical Office Manager or work in a Medical Records Department, knowing the terminology will help you quickly get to grips with the systems. The medical profession is one of the most rewarding industries to work in - it is also very unique. Comprising 15 comprehensive and interactive lessons, this course has been developed to help you get under the skin of commonly used medical terminology across a wide range of disciplines including biology, cardiology, psychology and many more. You will be guided through each speciality step-by-step and learn how seemingly complicated medical jargon is built up from word roots, prefixes and suffixes, so this language becomes second nature to you. There are 15 lessons within this course, each covering a different medical specialism: - Module 1: Overview of the medical specialities, introduction to word units. Module 2: Structure of the body, cells tissues, organs and systems. Module 3: Orthopaedics. Module 4: Cardiology. Module 5: The Respiratory System. Module 6: Female Reproduction. Module 7: Male Reproduction. Module 8: Urology. Module 9: Gastroenterology. Module 10: The Lymphatic System and Immunology. Module 11: Dermatology. Module 12: Neurology Module 13: Psychiatry and Psychology Module 14: Ophthalmology and ENT Module 15: Prescription and drug abbreviations. Consolidation of terminology covered in the course.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn the terminology used across 15 medical specialisms.
  • You'll understand how medical language is structured and formed.
  • You'll recognise terms used in patient records and clinical documentation.
  • You'll build vocabulary for communicating with medical professionals.
  • You'll develop knowledge of anatomy and body systems terminology.
  • You'll practise using medical terms in realistic healthcare contexts.

How you will learn

You study online through interactive presentations and exercises. Each module focuses on a different medical discipline, building your knowledge step by step. The course is self-paced, so you progress at your own speed. You work through varied activities that reinforce terminology as you go.

What you will need to bring

Pitman Training Wetherby will confirm anything you need before you start. Most materials are provided as part of the online course.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Medical secretary, handles correspondence and records in a medical practice.
  • Medical records administrator, manages patient files in a hospital or clinic.
  • GP practice administrator, supports the day-to-day running of a surgery.
  • Medical office manager, oversees admin in a healthcare setting.
  • Healthcare receptionist, the first point of contact for patients.
  • Insurance claims handler, processes medical claims for an insurer.

What you could study next

  • AMSPAR Level 3 Certificate in Medical Terminology, a step up for those wanting a deeper qualification recognised in healthcare administration.
  • Level 3 Medical Secretary Diploma, builds on this course and prepares you for a wider range of secretarial roles in healthcare.
  • Level 2 or Level 3 Business Administration qualification, useful if you want to work in healthcare admin more broadly.
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