Medical Terminology

Master medical terminology, clinical procedures, body systems, coding, and AI-driven analysis for healthcare applications.

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Online

Real-Time Projects

Hands-On Practical Learning

Expert Mentorship

Guidance from Industry Experts

Career Support

Placement Assistance & Certification

About the Course

The Medical Terminology Course by SkillDzire covers body systems, clinical procedures, medical coding, drug terminology, and communication skills in healthcare. Gain practical exposure through real-time projects and AI-based text analysis in clinical datasets.

Understand and analyze medical terminology effectively

Hands-on projects with real clinical datasets

Learn coding standards: ICD-11, SNOMED CT, LOINC

Industry-recognized SkillDzire certification & career guidance

Curriculum

Foundations of Medical Terminology

  • Evaluation of Medical Terminology
  • Importance of Medical Terminology
  • Origins: Greek vs Latin Roots
  • Spelling & Pronunciation Basics

Medical Word Formation & Analysis

  • Roots, Prefixes, Suffixes
  • Combining Vowels & Forms
  • Analyzing and Building Terms
  • Word Deconstruction Practice

Anatomical Orientation & Body Organization

  • Body Planes & Directions
  • Regions & Quadrants
  • Cavities & Organ Systems
  • Anatomical Position Terminology
  • Practical Labeling & Diagram Activities

Body Systems Terminology

  • Integumentary System
  • Musculoskeletal System
  • Nervous System
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Respiratory System
  • Digestive System
  • Urinary System
  • Reproductive System
  • Endocrine System
  • Immune & Lymphatic Systems
  • Sensory Organs

Clinical Procedures & Pathology Terms

  • Diagnostic Procedures (e.g., X-rays, MRIs, CT scans)
  • Surgical Terminology
  • Pathological Conditions (Diseases & Disorders)
  • Symptom Terminology & Clinical Descriptions

Abbreviations & Medical Coding Basics

  • Common Medical Abbreviations
  • Charting Symbols & Acronyms
  • Introduction to ICD, CPT, and HCPCS Codes

Drug Terminology & Pharmacology Basics

  • Common Drug Prefixes/Suffixes
  • Drug Classification Terminology
  • Routes of Administration & Prescription Abbreviations

Communication & Cultural Competence in Healthcare

  • Patient Communication & Clarity
  • Avoiding Jargon & Miscommunication
  • Cross-Cultural Communication Tips
  • Ethical Use of Language in Healthcare

Hands-On Real-Time Exposure Tasks

  • The Role of Etymology in Modern Medical Terminology & AI-Based Text Mining
  • Medical Terminology in Electronic Health Records (EHR) & Interoperability Standards
  • Standardized Medical Nomenclatures (SNOMED CT, ICD-11, LOINC) for Global Healthcare
  • Medical Terminology for Genomics, Proteomics & Precision Medicine
  • AI & Machine Learning in Medical Terminology: Automated Coding & Error Detection
  • Terminology in Telemedicine & Digital Health Applications
  • Cross-Cultural & Multilingual Perspectives in Medical Terminology
  • Ethics, Bias & Accuracy in Medical Terminology and AI Systems
  • Terminology for Emerging Diseases & Global Health Crises
  • Future Trends: Ontology-Driven Medical Terminology for Smart Healthcare Systems
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Projects You Will Work On

Medical Term Formation & Analysis

Practice analyzing roots, prefixes, suffixes, combining forms, and building medical terminology.

Clinical Data Analysis

Work on sample patient records and apply AI/NLP techniques for automated terminology extraction and coding.

Medical Coding & EHR Integration

Apply ICD-11, SNOMED CT, and LOINC codes on sample datasets and integrate into electronic health record systems.

Student Testimonials

"This Medical Terminology course helped me understand clinical terms clearly and improved my EHR handling skills."

- Priya Sharma

"Hands-on projects and AI-driven analysis exercises gave me practical exposure in healthcare data."

- Arjun Verma

"SkillDzire’s course helped me gain confidence in medical coding and data management for hospital workflows."

- Kavya Nair