SHORT COURSE IN MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
INTRODUCTION
The Medical Terminology and Anatomy Course for
non-health professionals offer essential background
information prior to learning ICD-10 CODING because
of the technical nature of these codes. The basic
anatomical organs and terminology which make up
these body systems are discussed and explained e.g.
the digestive system would cover the entire alimentary
canal (from the mouth down to the anus), the medical
terms that apply to each of these structures and other
possibly related diseases. The discussion will include
procedures involved in diagnosing these problems.
WHO SHOULD ENROLL?
All non-medically trained staff working in a medical
environment
Doctor’s accounting staff
Hospital accounting staff
Medical schemes’ coders and assessors
Medical insurance account reviewers
Software houses
COURSE STRUCTURE
This course is a distance-based course supported by a
1-day works. Participants will receive a comprehensive
and user friendly study guide developed by experts in
the field covering all the modules. No other textbooks
will be required.
Gastrointestinal System
ASSESSMENT
Participants are assessed through means of
questionnaires. These must be submitted to the
Foundation for Professional Development for
assessment.
CERTIFICATION
To qualify for the certificate of completion for this short
course, participants should fully attend the workshop
and successfully complete the assessment process.
COURSE FEE, DATES AND VENUE
Course fees, Dates and Venue are not yet
confirmed, for more information please contact:
ILANA VAN DER MERWE / LIZANNE VAN NIEKERK
Tel:
Fax:
Email:
012 816 9099/9080
086 558 9535
ilanavdm@foundation.co.za
lizannev@foundation.co.za
Address: P.O. Box 75324, Lynnwood Ridge, 0040
Website: www.foundation.co.za
COURSE CONTENT
Anatomic terminology
The skeletal system
Muscular System
The Cardiovascular System
Respiratory System
The Nervous System
Endocrine System
Uro-genital System
The Skin
Ear, Nose and Throat
The eye
Foundation for Professional Development (Pty) Ltd, Registration number 2000/002641/07
A member of the SAMA Group
SHORT COURSE
IN MEDICAL
TERMINOLOGY
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