AMSPAR Level 2 Award In Medical Terminology For Non Clinical Professionals

AMSPAR Level 2 Award In Medical Terminology For Non-Clinical Professionals

Code: 71312

Department: Health And Care

Short Description: This qualification will function as an introductory qualification for non-clinical staff in the healthcare sector. It will provide you with an understanding of medical terminology.

Where will it take me? The aim of the this qualification is to provide you, if you have no previous knowledge of the subject, with a grounding in the correct construction, recognition and usage of medical terminology. You may progress onto Level 3 of the Award.

What's it all about? The course consists of 1 unit.

Subjects studied will include:

• Structure of medical terms
• Prescribed prefixes, roots and suffixes
• Terminology of prescribed body structures and systems
• Diseases, conditions, clinical procedures and investigations
• Pathology and x-ray investigations and procedures
• Pharmaceutical abbreviations
• Medical specialities

Correct spelling of medical terminology is a requirement for this qualification.

How will I be assessed? Examinations are held in January and June.