Medical Terminology(Blended Learning) (Monavalley)

Examine a range of medical terminology required by a medical receptionist or secretary within a general medical practice and or specialist medical practice context

Explore current relevant legislation regarding Health Services in Ireland

Describe the sources of information available to the medical receptionist or secretary

Examine the importance of using correct medial terminology in communicating with patients and medial practitioners

Apply medical pronunciation and spelling correctly

Define medical abbreviations used in medical investigations and diagnosis

Define medical terminology associated with the medical specialties carried out in a large general hospital

Define medical terms used in medical reports and summaries

Use correct medical terminology in a wide range of specialties; when dealing with both patients and medial practitioners

Assemble and prepare X-ray reports

Prepare final medical reports; ensuring the use of appropriate terminology, language and format.