Step into the world of medical reception through our most comprehensive short course. Learn everything you need to know to manage the day-to-day running of a medical practice. This course delivers the skills and knowledge required to achieve success in this industry and corporate management. For those wishing to start their medical admin career or expand their options, this course is your perfect starting point.
What will you learn during this course?
- This course will teach you to use Microsoft Office to manage the day-to-day running of a medical practice.
- You’ll also develop the skills needed to communicate clearly and effectively in a medical environment.
- The Medicare module includes: An overview of what Medicare is and how to use it
- Learn the benefit entitlements and rebates available to patients registered with Medicare
- Gain an understanding of Medicare cards and insurance available
You do not require any previous medical training or experience to complete this course.
What are the benefits of completing this course?
- Gain a Micro-Credential and become a Medical Receptionist
- Work with an experienced tutor and other students to successfully complete your course
- Gain a practical understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Learn medical terminology and abbreviations
- Increase your chances of a new job or promotion
- Get your foot through the door as a medical professional!
This course covers 11 topics and also includes a FREE bonus module on how to use Medtech and a 352 Medtech training guide – Medtech provides software solutions for the healthcare environment enabling health professionals to efficiently manage their patients.
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Scope and Nature of Medical Terminology
This course provides an introduction to the nature of terminology used in medicine and allied professions, and the formation and structure of medical words. It will include but not be limited the origins of medical terms, how to identify the word root, prefix and suffix in words and the meaning of different medical terms.
Anatomical Terms and Structures
This course provides an overview of the medical terminology associated with anatomy (body structure), including but not limited to information describing the position of structures in the body, how to identify some word roots, prefixes and suffixes associated with anatomical terms, and abbreviations and symbols used in medical terminology.
Medical Equipment and Procedures
This course will take a look at the terminology used for medical equipment and in diagnostic procedures, including but not limited to the diagnosis of infectious diseases, management of wounds and replacement of fluid.
Pharmacological Terminology
This course will provide an introduction to the main medications used and terms related to pharmacology, including but not limited to the word roots, prefixes and suffixes associated with pharmacological terminology, and a look at some commonly used medications and their associated terms.
Musculoskeletal System
This course will provide an introduction to physiological and anatomical features in the musculoskeletal system, including but not be limited to the word roots, prefixes and suffixes associated with the musculoskeletal system, how to identify major muscles in the human body, and a look at some of the disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
Cardiovascular, Lymphatic and Immune System
This course will provide an introduction to the physiological and anatomical features of the cardiovascular, lymphatic and immune systems, including but not limited to the associated word roots, prefixes and suffixes of the cardiovascular, lymphatic and immune systems, a look at how vaccinations work and disorders of the cardiovascular, lymphatic and immune systems.
Respiratory and Reproductive Systems
This course will provide an introduction to the physiological and anatomical features of the respiratory and reproductive systems, including but not limited to the associated word roots, prefixes and suffixes of the respiratory and reproductive systems, a look at how respiration and gas exchange works and disorders of the respiratory and reproductive systems.
Digestive and Excretory Systems
This course will provide an introduction to the physiological and anatomical features of the digestive and excretory systems, including but not limited to the associated word roots, prefixes and suffixes of the digestive and excretory systems, how to identify the anatomy and functions of the digestive and excretory systems, and a look at some of their common disorders.
The Skin
This course will provide an introduction to the physiological and anatomical features of the skin, including but not limited to the associated word roots, prefixes and suffixes of the skin, a look at important diseases and terminology used to describe skin lesions, and some common disorders of the skin.
Nervous and Sensory Systems
This course will provide an introduction to the physiological and anatomical features of the nervous and sensory systems, including but not limited to the associated word roots, prefixes and suffixes of the nervous and sensory systems, how to identify anatomical features of the brain and nervous system, and some common disorders of the nervous system.
Certificate in Medical Terminology Assessment
Complete an assessment covering all content from the Certificate in Medical Terminology.
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