Introduction to Medical Terminology
This is an instructor-led course that we would present at your facility - for our online medical terminology course please click here

What is Introduction to Medical Terminology?

Introduction to Medical Terminology is an instructor-led course that teaches participants to understand basic medical terms, their meanings and to analyze new terms. Participants have the opportunity to practice basic word components: word roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Case studies, anatomical terms, and special diagnostic procedures are covered to enhance learning. This course allows time to practice pronunciation of medical terms. We also offer this course in an online format for individuals motivated by self-paced learning.

How Long is The Introduction to Medical Terminology Course?

16 Hours offered:

8 weeks - 2 hours per week or
4 weeks - 4 hours per week

Who In Your Organization Will Benefit?

Your non-medical employees process information more accurately and faster as they recognize and understand medical terms and terminology. Employees spend more time comprehending data than they do deciphering or misinterpreting it and gain confidence with their new language skills.

Higher quality, more accurate data
Improved productivity
Enhanced job satisfaction
Increased interest in products and services

Course Content

The standard program addresses the following:

The Word Building System
Conditions, Blood, Diagnostic Procedures and Surgical Suffixes
Oncology and the Central Nervous System
Orthopedics, Osteopathy and Body Regions
Pathology, Otorhinolaryngology and Related Prefixes
Urology and Gynecology
Gastroenterology
Neurology, Audiology, Anesthesiology and Vascular Terminology
More Neurology, Psychology and Anatomy
Surgery, Diabetes, Prefixes of Place, Immunology and Numbers
Prefixes of Direction, Narcotics, Mastectomy and Necrosis
Descriptive Prefixes, Asepsis and Pharmacology
Prefixes of Location and Medication Administration
Respiratory System and Pulmonology
Skeletal System, Orthopedics and Prefixes for Night, Sleep and Split
Opthalmology, Endocrinology and Medical Specialties

* Corexcel can customize the curriculum to emphasize your organizations culture and specific needs of the participants.

Medical Terminology Pricing & Course Requests

Course Price

$5975 plus $140 per person for textbook and materials
Instructor Travel Expenses billed separately

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