Medical Terminology I

Course overview

Medical terminology, used every day in the hospital setting, can seem like a foreign language. This course will teach you the basics of medical terminology. You will learn the three basics of medical word structure and how to determine meanings by breaking down the words. You will be able to understand the language of the medical community and participate in the communication between medical staff in a new way. You will also learn medical abbreviations. Your knowledge of medical terminology will not only increase your understanding but will allow you to help your patients understand what to expect with the care they are receiving. Suggested Audience: All healthcare employees Upon completion of this presentation, you should be able to: Recognize the three elements of medical words. Define common words. Identify medical abbreviations. Learning Outcomes Standard: Based upon information provided by text "Medical Terminology for Health Professions" and information provided by the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Learning Outcome Conditions: As an IACET Authorized Provider, HomeTown Health, LLC offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard. HomeTown Health, LLC is authorized by IACET to offer 0.2 CEU for this program. A full list of approved IACET organizations can be found on www.iacet.org. In order to receive 0.2 CEU credit/2 credit hours for this course, you must: - Complete course in its entirety. - Complete course within 30 days. - Pass all assessments with an 80% or better. - Complete Online Course Evaluation. If you have any questions regarding this course or CEU information, please contact hthtech@hometownhealthonline.com. Handouts provided in the Digital Library. Definitions for course terms are included in the HTHU GLOSSARY.