Pediatrics
About this course
Healthcare and medical professions have their own vocabulary, a specialised language that allows for quick and efficient communication between its members while minimising potential misunderstandings. Whether you are new to the medical profession or need a refresher class, this medical terminology course will give you the boost you are looking for to further your career!
This online course provides a comprehensive look into the medical terminology used in relation to Obstetrics and Neonatology. Topics include Child Development, Pediatric Immunizations, and Common Pediatric Specialty Disorders. A full A-Z of Common Illnesses and Injuries in Children, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, and Genetic Syndromes is also provided.
*This module can be purchased separately or as part of the complete Medical Terminology course, which includes all 17 chapters.
What you will learn:
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe the milestones and major landmarks in a child’s health story.
- Identify the different stages of childhood development and necessary health monitoring.
- Define specific terminology as it relates to pediatrics and diseases in children.
- Name diagnostic procedures performed in pediatric medicine.
- Analyse medical prefixes, suffixes, combining forms and abbreviations for this specialty.
- List medications or treatments applicable to pediatrics.
- Relate conditions and disorders unique to this medical specialty.
- Identify genetic disorders in pediatric medicine.