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 first course in this well-paced and accessible specialization. Highly-recommended to start your journey of medical terminology discovery.
Very informative, useful, and helpful. The instructor is really humourous! Many thanks for the great efforts in making this wonderful course.
Everything was Well organized . I really the positive attitude of the professor
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.
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