This course helps you get under the skin of commonly used medical terminology across a wide range of disciplines. You’ll also have the opportunity to achieve the AMSPAR Level 2 Award or Level 3 Certificate in Medical Terminology qualification.
Start DateFlexible
Study TypeIn centre, online, or a combination
Training Typecourse
Duration35 hours or 1 week full-time study
This course is ideal for anyone who is wanting to work within a GP Practice, hospital or any other medical establishment and who wants to quickly learn the terminology that is frequently used. So if you’re wanting to become a Medical Secretary, Medical Office Manager or work in a Medical Records Department, knowing the terminology will help you quickly get to grips with the systems.
The medical profession is one of the most rewarding industries to work in – it is also very unique.
Comprising 15 comprehensive and interactive lessons, this course has been developed to help you get under the skin of commonly used medical terminology across a wide range of disciplines including biology, cardiology, psychology and many more. You will be guided through each speciality step-by-step and learn how seemingly complicated medical jargon is built up from word roots, prefixes and suffixes, so this language becomes second nature to you.
On successful completion of this course you will be able to add the renowned Pitman Training accolade to add to your CV, a sure sign to employers that you have been trained to the highest possible standard.
Benefits
• Flexibility of self-paced training methods
• Variety of exercises to aid the learning process
• Interactive PowerPoint presentations created for each speciality
• The opportunity to gain the widely recognised Pitman Training certification.
• Progression to gaining AMSPAR Level 2 Award and/or the Level 3 Certificate in Medical Terminology qualifications.
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Through a series of self-paced, comprehensive lessons you’ll work through each medical specialism and learn the terminology frequently used within each area. You’ll learn how the words are formed and become so familiar with it that it becomes second nature to you.
The course will take you to such a level that you’ll also be well placed to go on to achieve AMSPAR Level 2 Award and/or Level 3 Award in Medical Terminology qualification (additional home study is recommended).
There are no specific pre-requisites required.
Wherever possible our training is tailored to your needs. The cost of our training programmes depend on the course(s) you choose and varies according to duration and breadth. Rest assured we have a number of payment options available to ensure the cost of training is affordable and can be worked alongside your other financial commitments. Common ways people fund their training include: –
Requesting funding from your employers needn’t be a daunting task. Many employers support and encourage their employees with their professional development and consider it a worthwhile investment to fund any training required.
What we can help with:
There may be the opportunity to apply for funded grants that can help towards the cost of training. These include the Skills Development Scotland ITAs and the ReAct programme in Wales. All schemes will have different terms and conditions that will need to be met in order to qualify for a grant and these are managed by each individual centre.
We’d recommend you speak to a Course Advisor in your local centre to find out whether they are registered to offer any such schemes and discuss your requirements further.
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Learning in-depth medical terminology will be of an advantage to anyone working within the medical industry. If you’re keen to work as a Medical Administrator or Medical Secretary.
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