Basics of Medical Terminology

Name: Basics of Medical Terminology
Rating: 3.6 (250 reviews)

Medical terminology doesn't have to sound like a foreign language. Learn the basics on how to define these terms.

(250 ratings)

1,605 students

Created by Lupe Jurado, CPC CPMA CPC-I

Last updated 10/2013

English

What you'll learn

Define key terms
Identify basic word elements
State the meaning of prefixes, suffixes, and word roots
State the meaning of medical terms composed of elements

Requirements

Microsoft Office 2007 or 2010
Computer Printer
Medical Dictionary
Medical Terminology Book (Any for reference)- Online reference is acceptable.
3 Ring Binder to keep printed material organized for future reference.

Description

Medical terminology may seem like a foreign language to us. For the most part, it is a foreign language. One that can be easily learned and applied to pursuing a medical career or simply learning it for your own benefit. This course will instruct you on learning how to define a medical term using prefixes, suffixes, root words, and combining vowels. Instructor will provide power point presentations with lecture, worksheets for download, illustration handouts, and quizzes.

Upon completion of this course, the student will have the ability to define medical terms used in the language of medicine.

Who this course is for:

Intended for individual seeking a career in medical terminology or those interested in the language of medicine.

Lupe Jurado, CPC CPMA CPC-I

Health Administrator

3.6 Instructor Rating
250 Reviews
1,605 Students
1 Course

I have been in the medical field for over 25 years. I started my career as a medical assistant. I have experience as a front office receptionist, coder, biller, and Medicaid fraud investigator. I also have 6 years as a Medical Coding/Billing Instructor. I am currently employed with a large medical corporation as an educator and auditor. I hold a certificate as a Certified Professional Coder, Certified professional Medical Auditor, and Certified Professional Coding Instructor through the American Academy of Professional Coders and an Associates Degree in Health Administration from University of Phoenix.

Teaching students to prepare for a career in the medical field is a very rewarding job. I truly enjoy sharing my experience in hopes that it will encourage others to pursue a career in the field of medicine.