Improve your medical terminology skills. Learn to identify word parts (prefixes, suffixes, and roots) and common medical abbreviations, read and understand medical records, and identify terms related to all 10 major organ systems.
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This specialization is designed for anyone interested in developing skills in medical language or preparing for further studies in the field of medicine. Learners will be able to identify common prefixes, suffixes, roots, and abbreviations so that they can understand most medical terms used by professionals in the field. Their understanding will also include the structure of electronic medical records and the ability to extract vital information from them. In addition, learners will acquire basic knowledge of anatomy and diagnoses related to the 10 major organ systems.
Learners will complete 3 final assessments during the internship to test their medical language skills through fun activities and real-life examples. They will also have the opportunity to demonstrate their communication skills in a medical environment.
