Medical Terminology

Medical Terminology is a language used to precisely describe the human body and associated components, conditions, processes, and procedures in a science-based manner. Coursera's Medical Terminology catalogue teaches you about the fundamental elements of medical terminology, enabling you to understand, interpret, and apply this language in healthcare and related professions. You'll learn about the structure of medical terms, the proper usage of prefixes, suffixes, and root words, along with the terminology related to various body systems, diseases, treatments, and procedures. This skill is critical for medical professionals, health researchers, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the healthcare field.
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    Rice University

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    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Bilingual (Spanish/English), Spanish Language, Patient-centered Care, Medical Terminology, Language Competency, Dignity in Care, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Diagnostic Tests, Cultural Diversity, Grammar, Pharmaceutical Terminology

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    University of Pittsburgh

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    University of Glasgow

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Scientific Visualization, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Terminology, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Anatomy, Animations, Image Analysis, Physiology, Biology, Medical Imaging

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    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Practice Management, Health Care Administration, Health Care, Patient Flow, Primary Care, Health Systems, Urgent Care, Telehealth, Human Resources, Financial Management

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