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 the Cardiovascular System. Topics include terminology for the Anatomy of the Heart, Cardiac Tissue Layers, the differences between Arteries and Veins, and the heart’s Electrical System Components. The language used for cardiovascular disease, imaging and diagnostics is also covered.

*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:

• Identify the organs and structures of the cardiovascular system and describe their location and function.
• Describe the electrical system of the heart and outline the sequence of signal conduction.
• Compare and contrast pulmonary circulation and systemic circulation.
• Name the 4 basic measurements of cardiac function and select the correct meaning for terms related to the outcomes of those measures.
• Give the meanings of combining forms, prefixes, and suffixes that pertain to the cardiovascular system.
• Identify symptoms of specified cardiovascular system diseases.
• Name and define laboratory tests and clinical procedures used in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular system diseases.
• State the meaning of abbreviations that pertain to the cardiovascular system.