Free Online Course from EdX: Medical Terminology
Medical terminology is the study of the rules of medical word building. Receive a thorough grounding in basic medical terminology through a study of root words, prefixes and suffixes.
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Tutor Name
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About the Course
EdX is offering a free online course in Medical Terminology. In this course you will learn how to Identify and interpret common prefixes, and suffixes used in medical terms and use common medical abbreviations in typical medical documents to interpret a physician’s shortened notes.
What you'll learn about:
- Identify and interpret common prefixes, and suffixes used in medical terms
- Determine the meaning of stem words to break down complex medical terms and their components to decipher the meaning.
- Use common medical abbreviations in typical medical documents to interpret a physician’s shortened notes
- Write and apply medical terms in a suitable context in reports and other forms of medical documentation
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Additional Information:
- Length: 8 Weeks 5 – 10 hours per week
- Price: FREE Add a Verified Certificate for $ 79 USD
About EdX:
EdX is an online learning destination and a massive open online course provider, it is founded by Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 2026. edX offers high-quality courses from the world’s best universities and institutions to learners everywhere. It is open to students from around the world, who are interested in different fields like computer science, languages, engineering, psychology, writing, electronics, biology or marketing. With more than 130 global partners, edX counts the world’s leading universities, nonprofits, and institutions as their partners to provide the best online courses on the Web.
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