Course details
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.
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About Parkway College Of Nursing And Allied Health
As an Approved Training Organisation by the Singapore Workforce Development Agency, Parkway College provides courses that are of a robust quality within the Continuous Education and Training framework. Parkway College is also a member of the Singapore Association of Private Education (SAPE). Healthcare and professional education are the forte of Parkway College. Upholding its motto of “Live, Learn and Grow”, the major thrust of its programmes is student-centric teaching methodology which creates the right ingredients for a potpourri of learning outcomes. Besides being equipped with competencies, students will embrace lifelong learning and develop ownership to chart their personal growth. The combination of the right skills, right attitude and right mindset will augment their success in the workplace and enhance their career aspirations and employability in the marketplace.
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