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Introduction to Medical Terminology
Event Summary
This interactive session will be delivered via the Zoom cloud-based video conferencing service and will also include hands-on practical exercises using hard copy material supplied by the training complany (MST) before the session.
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Event Speakers & Trainers
Log into Zoom 09:15 session runs 09:30 to 12:30
Introduction
This course is for staff who encounter medical terminology on a regular basis but who have not come from a medical background. The course is ideal for staff who are new to a medical environment; those who are unfamiliar with medical terms and for established staff who have not received any training in understanding terminology.
Aims
The Introduction to Medical Terminology Course is designed to help delegates understand the elements of medical terminology and so increase their confidence in the workplace.
The objectives of the course are to enable delegates to:
- explain the concept that medical terminology can be broken down into  component parts of prefixes, root words and suffixes;
- state the meanings of commonly used prefixes, suffixes and root words in medical terms;
- decipher terminology associated with various diseases;
- recognise commonly used abbreviations and medical symbols;
Content
- An introduction to how medical terms are constructed.
- Common suffixes
- Common prefixes
- Common root words
- Group and individual exercises throughout to consolidate learning
Delegates will receive a comprehensive course manual and a certificate of attendance.
Previous Delegate Feedback
"Whole course was easy to follow, training was clear with plenty of time to go through the exercises without feeling rushed"
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Event Speakers & Trainers
Alison has a BSc. Hons degree in Physiology and Pharmacology and has almost 30 years’ experience as an associate trainer. Married with a grown up daughter, when she is not training she can usually be found in a muddy field or forest with her spaniels.
Price List
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Name |
Description |
Price (Inc VAT) |
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All GPs and members of staff working within GP practices in Wessex LMCs’ catchment area |
This option is for everyone working in a GP practice in Wessex LMC's catchment area, that does not fit into one of the other options on offer. |
£165.00 |
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Non Members |
This is the cost if you are not working in a practice in the Wessex LMCs' catchment area. | £330.00 |
Waiting List
Please be advised there are spaces available on this course unless it states otherwise. If a course is full you will be given the option to book on the waiting list. If you are on the waiting list and a place becomes available, you will be notified automatically via email, you do NOT need to contact Wessex LMCs.
Cancellations
Please note cancellations two weeks prior to the event will not be refundable, however you are very welcome to substitute another delegate to attend the course to prevent your practice missing out on the training. Any admissible cancellations will incur an administration fee of £15 if the event fee is £100 or over and £10 if the event fee is £99 or under..
Attendance Details
In certain circumstances, we will share details of attendance or non-attendance with the person who booked and/or funded this course for the delegate. If you have any objection to your attendance status being shared, please can you contact Louise Greenwood (Wessex LMCs Director of Education & Training) at least 48 hours before the start of the training at louise.greenwood@wessexlmcs.org.uk
Sponsorship
This event may be sponsored so companies have the opportunity to promote their product(s) at the start of the meeting. No sponsors have been involved in the selection of speakers, agenda items, or any other matters relating to this training. Your name and practice will be shared with the sponsor representative, but not your email address.
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This interactive session will be delivered via the Zoom cloud-based video conferencing service and will also include hands-on practical exercises using hard copy material supplied by the training complany (MST) before the session.
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This interactive session will be delivered via the Zoom cloud-based video conferencing service and will also include hands-on practical exercises using hard copy material supplied by the training complany (MST) before the session.
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