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Medical Terminology Specialization

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Medical Terminology Specialization

Develop your skills in medical terminology. Identify word parts (prefixes, suffixes, and roots) and abbreviations commonly used in the medical field, read and understand health records, and identify terms associated with all 10 major organ systems.

Laura S. Kabiri

Instructor: Laura S. Kabiri

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1 month
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Learn at your own pace

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Specialization - 3 course series

Medical Terminology I

Course 114 hours4.9 (555 ratings)

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Medical Terminology II

Course 216 hours5.0 (140 ratings)

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Medical Terminology III

Course 315 hours4.9 (107 ratings)

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Laura S. Kabiri
Rice University
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