This course will discuss the importance of learning medical language as well as introduce basic word parts and concepts applied in medical terminology. We will also learn about common organization and terms seen in medical records before moving into system-specific terms for the integumentary system (skin), musculoskeletal system (muscles and bones), and urinary (kidneys).
This course is part of the Medical Terminology Specialization
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Welcome to Medical Terminology Part 1
Introduction to Medical Language and Records
Integumentary System
Musculoskeletal System
Urinary System
Course Final Assessments and Conclusion
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TOP REVIEWS FROM MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY I
The professor made the course easy to understand and follow up. It encourage me even move forward with the plan to become a medical coder.
Great course, professor kept it interesting and made it fun with plenty of different learning styles provided; from helpful handouts to matching games, practice with spelling, pictures and more.
Everything was Well organized . I really the positive attitude of the professor
Amazing, I learned so much more than I thought I would! This course is no joke and truly helps you understand not only medical terminology but anatomy as well. Would 100% reccomend!
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