COURSE OVERVIEW:
The Fundamentals of Body Systems & Medical Terminology course provides essential knowledge for professionals working in healthcare, aged care, disability support, and related sectors. The course is designed to enhance your understanding of human anatomy, physiology, and the medical terminology associated with the body’s systems. It enables professionals to communicate effectively within healthcare environments, interpret medical information accurately, and provide a higher standard of care.
Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology. This section introduces the fundamental concepts of Anatomy—the study of the structure of the body—and Physiology—the study of how the body functions. You will explore the organisation of the human body, from cells and tissues to organs and organ systems, understanding how these work together to maintain life and health.
Medical Terminology. Medical terminology is a critical part of healthcare communication. The course will cover the basics of medical language, including the use of root words, prefixes, and suffixes to construct terms that describe various aspects of body systems and diseases. You will learn to decode and use common medical terms accurately.
Body Systems Overview. Understanding the major body systems is essential for professionals in health and care sectors. The course will cover the following systems in detail:
· Cardiovascular System: How the heart and blood vessels function.
· Respiratory System: The role of the lungs and airways in gas exchange.
· Digestive System: The process of converting food into energy and nutrients.
· Nervous System: The control centre of the body, managing responses to internal and external stimuli.
· Musculoskeletal System: Providing structure and movement through bones and muscles.
· Endocrine System: Hormonal regulation of body functions.
· Immune System: Defending the body against diseases.
Directional Terms and Body Planes. To further develop your understanding, the course introduces directional terms (e.g., superior, inferior, anterior, posterior) and body planes (sagittal, frontal, transverse) used to describe the location of body parts and their relationships to one another.
Structural Organisation of the Body. You will explore the hierarchical structure of the human body, from atoms and molecules to cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems. Understanding this structure is key to grasping how the body functions as a cohesive unit.
Homeostasis and Disease. Maintaining internal stability, or homeostasis, is critical for health. This section will explain how body systems work together to achieve balance and how failure to maintain this balance can lead to disease or dysfunction.
The Role of Healthcare Terminology. Accurate use of medical terms is vital in the healthcare sector. This part of the course focuses on developing your ability to use terminology correctly, including common diagnostic, symptomatic, and operative terms, and how these are used in healthcare documentation.
Professional Communication in Healthcare. Communicating medical information accurately is critical for ensuring patient safety and effective collaboration among healthcare professionals. You will learn best practices in healthcare communication, including how to avoid common errors related to medical terms.
By the end of the course, you will have gained comprehensive knowledge of human body systems and the medical terminology needed to describe their functions, diseases, and treatments. This understanding is essential for anyone aiming to provide effective, high-quality care in healthcare and related sectors.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
By the end of this course, you will be able to understand:
· The major body systems
· The concepts of anatomy and physiology
· The anatomical structures of the body
· The structural levels of the body
· The body cavities
· The directions and planes of the body
· The directional terms of the body
· The quadrants and regions
· The structural organisation of the human body
· The four basic tissue types
· The functional characteristics important to maintaining life in humans
· The thermal regulation and chemical regulation of the body
· The homeostatic control mechanisms
· The most common parts of the cell
· The cell types
· The functions of the cell
· The changes to cells and tissues
· The cellular damage and cellular adaptations
· The tissue and organ responses
· The graphic of some of the organs in the body
· The health terminology and professional titles
· The diagnostic, symptomatic and operative headings
· The origin of medical terminology
· The roots, prefixes and suffixes of medical words
· The combining vowel and component parts
· The similar sounding medical words
· How to identify medical language?
· The correct spelling of medical terminology
· The spelling used in health terminology
· The correct pronunciation of medical terms
· The abbreviations, acronyms and symbols of medical terms
· The common abbreviations for medical and pharmacological terms
· The body positions and directions terms
· The Medico-Legal terms, commonly used symbols and references
· The interrelationships between body systems
· The cardiovascular and respiratory systems
· The digestive and excretory systems
· The endocrine and immune systems
· The integumentary and nervous systems
· The skeletal and muscular systems
COURSE DURATION:
The typical duration of this course is approximately 3-4 hours to complete. Your enrolment is Valid for 12 Months. Start anytime and study at your own pace.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
You must have access to a computer or any mobile device with Adobe Acrobat Reader (free PDF Viewer) installed, to complete this course.
COURSE DELIVERY:
Purchase and download course content.
ASSESSMENT:
A simple 10-question true or false quiz with Unlimited Submission Attempts.
CERTIFICATION:
Upon course completion, you will receive a customised digital “Certificate of Completion”.