About this course

Healthcare and medical professions have their own vocabulary, a specialised language that allows for quick and efficient communication between its members while minimising potential misunderstandings. Whether you are new to the medical profession or need a refresher class, this medical terminology course will give you the boost you are looking for to further your career!

This online course provides a comprehensive look into the medical terminology used in relation to structures of the body, movement and colour. There are 50 topics including cells, tissues, organs and body systems. Anatomical & Clinical Divisions are also covered, as well as terms relating to position and movement. The course includes a number of activities to check your progress and learning of the terminology.

*This module can be purchased separately or as part of the complete Medical Terminology course, which includes all 17 chapters.

What you will learn:

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Define the 4 structures that comprise human body structure.
• Distinguish anatomy of the human body.
• Demonstrate knowledge of organ system physiology.
• Identify body cavities.
• Recognise directional and positional terms.
• Recall word parts and terms associated with body systems.
• Identify terms denoting colour.