Medical Terminology course - Certificate of Proficiency

Course details

Medical Terminology course - Certificate of Proficiency
NZQF Level	4

About the course

If you’re looking to gain employment in the healthcare industry or want to expand your skillset, this short course covering medical terminology is for you.

Medical terminology course overview

This is a self-directed, 7-month course that is delivered online and covers the structure of medical terms and definition of components, followed by units for each body system with terms related to anatomy, physiology, diseases, investigations, procedures and pharmacology. It includes expansion of abbreviations used in New Zealand health records.

Who this medical terminology course is suitable for

This course is mainly aimed at students who are already in – or looking to gain employment in – the healthcare arena, like hospitals (medical records, ward clerks, typists and clinic receptions), doctors' surgeries, radiology departments, allied health surgeries or insurance companies (underwriters).

Assessments

You need to successfully complete 4 assessments to pass this course.

About the provider

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In the heart of Auckland, one of the world’s most connected cities, you’ll study alongside people from more than 100 countries across three modern campuses. Different perspectives aren’t an add-on here – they’re part of everyday life.

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Our programmes are shaped with industry and global partners, so what you’re learning stays relevant and grounded in the real world. It’s also why our graduates are in demand, in New Zealand and around the world.

If you’re looking for a university that backs your ambition, values who you are and helps you turn knowledge into action, you’ll fit in here.

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