University
Auckland University of Technology (AUT)Medical Terminology course - Certificate of Proficiency
This course is available
Online
Level of Study
Certificate
Summary
If you’re looking to gain employment in the healthcare industry or want to expand your skillset, this short course covering medical terminology is for you.
Medical terminology course overviewThis is a self-directed, 7-month course that is delivered online and covers the structure of medical terms and definition of components, followed by units for each body system with terms related to anatomy, physiology, diseases, investigations, procedures and pharmacology. It includes expansion of abbreviations used in New Zealand health records.
Who this medical terminology course is suitable forThis course is mainly aimed at students who are already in – or looking to gain employment in – the healthcare arena, like hospitals (medical records, ward clerks, typists and clinic receptions), doctors' surgeries, radiology departments, allied health surgeries or insurance companies (underwriters).
AssessmentsYou need to successfully complete 4 assessments to pass this course.
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