Medical Terminology 101: A Beginner's Guide
What you'll learn
- Define common medical prefixes, suffixes, and root words used in healthcare.
- Interpret basic medical terms related to body systems and functions.
- Apply medical terminology in context using real-world healthcare scenarios.
- Improve confidence communicating with healthcare professionals and reading clinical documents.
Requirements
- No prior medical or science knowledge required.
- Curiosity and a desire to understand healthcare language are all you need!
- Optional: A notebook or flashcards for memorization exercises.
Description
Unlock the language of medicine with Medical Terminology 101: A Beginner’s Guide—your gateway into the world of healthcare and clinical communication. Whether preparing for a healthcare career or simply wanting to better understand medical terms used by professionals, this course gives you a strong foundation in the core vocabulary used in hospitals, clinics, and beyond.
This course is designed for absolute beginners, students entering nursing, medical assisting, or allied health programs, as well as professionals making a career switch into healthcare. We’ll break down medical language into easy-to-understand parts—prefixes, root words, and suffixes—so you can quickly interpret terms, decode documentation, and boost your confidence.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
Recognize and define over 100 essential medical terms.
Understand the structure of medical words and how they’re formed.
Apply terminology in real-life healthcare scenarios and documentation.
Communicate more effectively with healthcare professionals.
No prior experience or scientific background is needed. With engaging lessons, real-world examples, and practical quizzes, you’ll build the skills to speak the language of medicine in under an hour. Whether you're preparing for school or want to understand your own health records, this course is your starting point.
Let’s decode medical language—one term at a time.
Who this course is for:
- Aspiring medical assistants, nurses, and healthcare students.
- Professionals transitioning into the healthcare field.
- Anyone who wants to understand and speak the language of medicine with confidence.
Instructor
- 4.6 Instructor Rating
- 293 Reviews
- 6,462 Students
- 5 Courses
Dr. Alexis Collier empowers students with practical knowledge and skills. She is known for her compassionate teaching style, which inspires learners to excel. With a diverse background in healthcare and the nonprofit industry, she is dedicated to helping students achieve their goals and make meaningful contributions in their chosen fields.