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Medical Terminology for Allied Health

Tracking # 20-1368095

$75.00

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Course overview

This 3-contact-hour, self-paced course provides foundational knowledge of medical terminology for allied health professionals. Participants will learn how to interpret, construct, and apply medical terms using prefixes, suffixes, and root words across body systems. Emphasis is placed on practical usage in clinical documentation, communication, and patient care. This course supports improved accuracy, efficiency, and interdisciplinary communication in healthcare settings.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Florida Board of Nursing

APRN Temporary Certificate for Practice in Areas of Critical Need

3h General

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

3h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h General

Registered Nurse

3h General

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Target Audience

  • Registered Nurses (RN) 
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses (LPN/LVN) 
  • Occupational Therapists (OT) 
  • Physical Therapists (PT) 
  • Massage Therapists (MT) / Medical Technologists 

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Define common prefixes, suffixes, and root words 
  2. Correctly interpret and construct medical terms 
  3. Identify terminology related to major body systems 
  4. Apply medical terminology in clinical documentation 
  5. Recognize commonly used abbreviations and avoid unsafe ones 
  6. Improve communication accuracy across healthcare teams