Description:

This nationally recognized online Medical Terminology course for healthcare professionals introduces elements of medical terminology, such as the etymology of words used to describe the human body. Students learn to apply proper terminology and spelling for major pathological conditions. This online certificate program is offered in partnership with major colleges, universities, and other accredited education providers.

Goals:

Upon completion of this program, you'll be able to:

• Understand medical terminology, including the origins of medical words
• Identify the major regions of the body
• Differentiate cells, tissues, organs, systems, and cavities
• Know the proper terminology and spelling for body systems, including the integumentary system, the musculoskeletal system, the nervous system, and the endocrine system
• Interpret terms related to diagnosis and clinical procedures
• Identify and list the definitions of surgical terms
• Explain the significance and use of medications used for various disorders and treatments

Grading System:

Confirmation of Completion awarded with passing score.

School Description:

Offered in connection with a college or university near you, our self-paced, online career courses are designed to launch you into your dream job.

Begin your course anytime. Textbooks are included, and you will have access to student support via phone, email, and chat 24 hours a day.

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Instructor Bio: Carline Dalgleish

Carline Dalgleish has been employed in the business office management profession since 1970. She began in the medical records department of the Army/Air Force Hospital in Nuremberg, Germany, and over the years has performed accounts receivable and business office management services for physicians, clinics, and hospitals, as well as the Healthcare Financing Administration (now CMS). She has real-time experience in administrative and financial departments, as well as management experience in business office administration, regulatory compliance, information technology, and services. In addition, she has created the curriculum for and instructed programs in administrative medical billing, diagnostic and procedural coding, and accounts receivable and accounts payable, as well as other allied health, business, and professional development courses.

In the early 90's, Carline moved full-time into curriculum development, teaching, and management of business and allied health education programs, with special emphasis on business office administration and management.

Carline is a Certified Medical Assistant-Administrative and a formerly licensed vocational/practical nurse, and she holds a Bachelor's degree in business information systems and a Master's degree in leadership and healthcare administration.

She is a member of AAHAM, AHIMA, PAHCOM, AAMA, AAPC, CCST, AAMT, and AMTIE, as well as the National Dean's Scholars List. She currently owns and operates COUGAR-Ed.net, which specializes in curriculum development and delivery of continuing education products, seminars, and services.

In addition to her work with ed2go, Carline is adjunct faculty at University of Phoenix and is a contributing author to several allied health textbooks.