WSQ Medical Terminology هذه الدورة تدرس باللغة الإنجليزية

تفاصيل الدورة

This course aims to equip inpiduals with limited or no medical training, with the knowledge and skills to communicate clearly and effectively using medical terminology.

Participants will learn spelling, pronunciation and definition of medical terms. They will also discover the connections and relationships among root words, prefixes and suffixes, and learn to recognise the inpidual parts.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

This course is designed for people working or wishing to work in the healthcare environment and do not have adequate training in medical terminology. It also aims to develop skills to communicate clearly and effectively with proper terminology to patients, healthcare staff and others.

COURSE OUTLINE

Demonstrate understanding of the principles of medical terminology

• Build and analyse common medical terms including root words, prefix and suffix
• Identify commonly used medical abbreviations
• Refer to appropriate sources when in doubt

Use appropriate medical terminology and acronyms in interactions with healthcare professionals

• Apply basic medical terminology in oral and written form
• Seek clarification from appropriate healthcare professionals and appropriate sources when unsure of terminology
• Understand and respond accordingly to organization’s documents which may contain basic medical terminology

Explain basic medical terminology and acronyms in interactions with patients and next-of-kin

• Engage patients or next of kin in communication according to organisational procedures
• Explain simple medical terminology and abbreviations in simple terms to patients or next-of-kin in accordance with organizational procedures
• Refer enquiry to medical staff if it is beyond the scope of knowledge

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Reception staff
• Administrative staff
• Clinic Assistants
• Healthcare Assistants
• Therapy Assistants
• Allied Health staff
• Support Services Staff

CERTIFICATE AWARDED

Upon successful completion and assessment of the training module, participants will receive a formal recognition through the award of a Statement of Attainment (SOA).

This SOA is a nationally recognized qualification indicating the participant’s ability or competence in a particular area. This means that the participant is certified by the WDA (Singapore Workforce Development Agency) as being able to perform a task appropriate to his/her occupational level and work demands.