Lewis Secretarial and Computer College
Medical Terminology Course
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If you are a qualified Secretary now looking to specialise in Medical Secretarial work, you will need to develop your knowledge and understanding in Medical Terminology.
The AMSPAR/City & Guilds Medical Terminology Award is a key qualification required for Medical Secretarial positions.
You will be studying for the following:
AMSPAR/City & Guilds Level 2 Medical Terminology
AMSPAR/City & Guilds merged a few years ago and are recognised in the medical profession to provide key qualifications for those working in medical administration.
AMSPAR/City & Guilds Medical Terminology Level 2
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Principles of terminology and basic term construction |
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Digestive system |
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Respiratory system |
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Cardiovascular system |
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Blood |
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Lymphatic system |
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Oncology |
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Renal System |
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Male Reproductive system |
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Female Reproductive system |
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Pregnancy and Childbirth |
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Paediatric Conditions |
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Muscular system/Connective tissue/Bone |
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Nervous system |
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Skin/Temperature control/Body tissues/Infections |
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Terminology of Disease/Pathology/Microbiology |
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Sensory Organs |
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Endocrine/Exocrine Glands |
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Pharmacology and drug abbreviations |
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Miscellaneous abbreviations |
You can study this course full-time, or part-time – studying the number of hours per week that suits you and fits in with your other commitments.
We recommend that you study at least 5 hours a week, which can be broken up into one hour study slots perhaps, or 2-3 hours on a Saturday and Sunday if you find that easier.
Some students wish to study as quickly as possible – and complete the course in as short a time as possible.
The choice is yours!
For your guidance, if you study regularly these hours per week, you should complete the course within:
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5 hours per week on average |
8 months |
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10 hours per week on average |
5 months |
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20 hours per week on average |
3 months |
The maximum duration within which this course needs to be completed is 8 months.
The course is put on hold whilst you or the College are on holiday - enabling you to have holiday breaks whilst studying your course.