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Medical Terminology

Medical Terminology is a professional development course that provides a comprehensive introduction to medical terminology. On completion, you will feel confident to use medical terminology in a variety of healthcare settings.
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Study Hours
15 hours
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Course Access
12 Months

Whether you’re a nurse, medical assistant, pharmacist, medical transcriptionist or administrative staff, understanding medical terminology is crucial.

Medical Terminology is a professional development course that provides a comprehensive introduction to medical terminology.

In this medical terminology course, you will learn how to communicate successfully in healthcare settings. You will develop an understanding of medical word structure, including prefixes, suffixes, and root words, and learn how to accurately interpret, pronounce, and apply medical terms.

You will explore common medical conditions, diagnostic procedures and clinical abbreviations used in professional practice. You will also learn terminology associated with infection control, pharmacology, and surgical procedures.

On completion of this course, you will feel confident to use medical terminology in a variety of healthcare settings.

Printed learning materials may be available free to print for this course. Requests can be made by contacting us. 

Course Structure
Medical Terminology

Unit 1: Introduction To Medical Terminology

  • Why study medical terminology?
  • Medical terminology in healthcare
  • Basic word structure: prefixes, suffixes, and root words
  • How medical terms are formed and broken down
  • Pronunciation and spelling

Unit 2: The Human Body – Terms And Structure

  • Directional terms and anatomical planes
  • Anatomical planes
  • Body cavities
  • Body regions
  • Body positioning
  • Introduction to body systems

Unit 3: The Musculoskeletal System

  • Bones, joints and muscles
  • Common musculoskeletal conditions
  • Fractures, sprains and muscular disorders
  • Key abbreviations in clinical settings

Unit 4: The Cardiovascular And Respiratory Systems

  • Heart, blood vessels and lungs
  • Cardiovascular and respiratory diseases
  • Blood pressure
  • Emergency-related terminology

Unit 5: The Digestive And Urinary Systems

  • Organs and functions of the digestive and urinary systems
  • Reflux, kidney stones, and infections
  • Diagnostic tests and medical procedures
  • Relevant abbreviations and shorthand notations

Unit 6: The Nervous And Endocrine Systems

  • Neurological and endocrine system terminology
  • Endocrine system terminology
  • Stroke
  • Diabetes mellitus (dm)
  • Hormonal imbalances
  • Medications and treatments
  • Common terms used in patient assessments

Unit 7: The Reproductive And Immune Systems

  • Male and female reproductive systems
  • Pregnancy, childbirth and reproductive health
  • Immune system functions and diseases
  • Vaccination terminology

Unit 8: Infection Control And Infectious Diseases

  • Bacteria
  • Viruses
  • Fungi
  • Parasites
  • Common infectious diseases

Unit 9: Pharmacology And Medication Terminology

  • Common medications
  • Routes of administration

Unit 10: Surgical Terminology

  • Basic surgical terms
  • Surgical equipment and sterile techniques
  • Preoperative and postoperative terminology
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Estimated Duration
15 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment

Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.

Career Outcomes

Professional Development For:

  • Medical Receptionist
  • Nursing Assistant
  • Allied Health Assistant
  • Pharmacy Assistant

 

Easy to read and understand, will come back and complete more courses soon!
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Megan
Newport, VIC
Interpret and Apply Medical Terminology
December 2025
I found that the course material was easy to read and understand. Access to tutors was just a flick of an email and I was responded to within hours, if not then the next day. I found the course overall an enjoyable experience to take part of.
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Shekira
Nollamara, WA
Interpret and Apply Medical Terminology
November 2025
The material was clear and easy to understand.
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Amany
Shellharbour, NSW
Interpret and Apply Medical Terminology
May 2025
My experience with AOC has been pleasant. Learning content was easy to understand and enjoyable. Thank you.
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Renu
Greenbank, QLD
Interpret and Apply Medical Terminology
April 2025
The course was very informative, I felt confident in completing the course. The tutor was readily available and kept in touch on a regular basis.
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Roxanne
Montrose, TAS
Interpret and Apply Medical Terminology
April 2025
It was an easy experience and help was readily available when needed.
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Tina
Tennyson Point, NSW
Interpret and Apply Medical Terminology
March 2025
Quick and easy course, well set out.
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Jan
Dianella, WA
Interpret and Apply Medical Terminology
November 2024
Easy and very straightforward process. Wasn’t too time consuming and allowed me to work at my own pace. Would recommend to others.
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Paige
Tweed, NSW
Interpret and Apply Medical Terminology
August 2024
Very informative, great support, an overall enjoyable experience.
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Charlene
Traralgon, Victoria
Medical Terminology
March 2024
I had a lot of hiccups along the way due to life things getting in the way but I completed the course and I am very happy with the outcome. The tutors were very supportive and responded to any queries I had professionally and quickly.
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J. S.
Rose Bay, NSW
Medical Terminology
July 2023
The course was fairly straightforward therefore I didn’t require assistance from the tutor, however, when I did submit a question relating to the submission of assignments, an AOC representative responded to my enquiry within 24hrs which was great.
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E. O’Dowd
Launceston, TAS
Medical Terminology
June 2023
Really enjoyed it.
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A. Walpole
Success, WA
Medical Terminology
August 2022
It is a very comprehensive course
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L. Chtchembelev
Williamstown, VIC
Medical Terminology
July 2022
Great online courses to study with, will be returning.
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J. Ciraudo
Shell Cove, NSW
Medical Terminology
March 2022
I have thoroughly enjoyed both courses completed with Australian Online Courses. I have increased my knowledge on medical issues and hope this will assist in finding a permanent position
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D. Bourrigan
Maroubra, NSW
Medical Terminology
January 2022
I was overall happy with the content and felt I learnt a significant amount of medical terminology from completing this course. The questions helped facilitate learning and research. In turn this stimulated curiosity to learn more and understand the information further. Tutors were prompt to respond and provided ample guidance to complete the course. I also enjoyed that I could complete this course in my own time and at a pace that suited my lifestyle and external commitments.
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N. Angelou
Dandenong, VIC
Medical Terminology
October 2021
This is my second course. I am very much satisfied.
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C. Chaudhry
Bellavista 2153, NSW
Medical Terminology
August 2020
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