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 Obstetrics and Neonatology. Topics include maternal and foetal milestones, as well as the physiology of labour. A full A-Z of common neonate conditions and OB terminology is also provided.

*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:

• Describe the process of conception and how the zygote develops into a fetus.
• Identify the different stages of pregnancy and how each affects the developing fetus.
• Define specific terminology as it relates to childbirth and the neonate.
• Name diagnostic procedures performed during pregnancy, childbirth and post-delivery.
• Analyse medical prefixes, suffixes, combining forms and abbreviations for this specialty.
• List medications or treatments applicable to obstetrics and neonatology.
• Relate conditions and disorders unique to this medical specialty.