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Medical Terminology

Learn how medical words are formed, pronounced and used in patient records and healthcare communication.

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Credentials you can verify

  • National Healthcareer AssociationNHA partner schoolSchool #411269
  • Texas Workforce CommissionTexas Workforce CommissionSchool #E6316 · WIOA eligible provider
  • American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart AssociationAHA Training Site
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Course at a glance

20–30 learning hours · Online

Tuition: $330

What you will study

  • Prefixes, suffixes, word roots and combining forms
  • Body-system vocabulary and common abbreviations
  • Terms used in diagnosis, treatment and patient documentation
  • Pronunciation practice, quizzes and flashcards

Course access and completion

12 months of course access. No application is required; purchase the course and sign in through My Courses. Photo ID is required when requesting a certificate or transcript.

How this course supports your next step

This is a foundation course rather than a standalone occupational credential. BLS does not assign a separate salary or employment-growth projection to completion of this course. Career opportunities depend on your broader education, credentials, experience and the role you pursue.

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