An Introduction to Medical Terminology
Web Workshop
13th September 2022
9.30am – 12.30pm
This web
workshop session is for those who would benefit from understanding the
component parts of medical terminology. An understanding of medical terminology
is essential for anyone working in the medical industry. Delegates will be able
to apply the learning to every-day situations back in the practice.
This
session gives administration, clerical and clinical support staff an
introduction to the understanding of general medical terminology. It provides an excellent professional
development opportunity for staff working in a clinical environment such as
HCAs, physiotherapy assistants, assistant practice managers, practice pharmacy
assistants, clinical coding etc.
Participants will improve their confidence, their communication skills
and service delivery.
All
delegates will be provided with course handouts and will be issued with a
certificate after the session.
Learning Outcomes
• Understanding of the origins of medical terminology
• Understand how medical terms are constructed
• Be able to understand medical terms by breaking them down into
component parts
• Understand and enjoy your job a little bit more…
Programme
Introduction
Origins of medical terminology and common words
How medical terms are constructed
Introducing Roots, Suffixes and Prefixes
Breaking words down then building them up
Your role in working with Medical Terminology
Recognising and understanding Common medical terms
Any Questions?
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Hosted by Practice
Managers UK
If you are not able to attend this session please let us know
in advance so that a place can be made available for another delegate.
Please note that we will issue a £15 invoice for places that
are not used unless we are advised that delegates were unable to attend due to
illness.
If you have any queries please contact
devon.traininghub@nhs.net
