Introduction to Medical Terminology (HSSAP) Level 3
The medical terminology course provides useful insights to support administrators working in a clinical environment to develop knowledge and understanding of medical terminology.
This training is part of the Health and Social Skills Accelerator programme (HSSAP), funded by the European Social Fund. The programme aims to help those employed within industry or those that are looking at entering the health and social care sector by providing a suite of specialised accredited funded qualifications and reactive training to support both business needs and develop skills and upskilling through training. A dedicated career coach will be able to provide 1 to 1 coaching and support throughout the programme in which progression can be explored into and within the sector including progression onto further or higher learning including apprenticeship pathways. South Devon College is part of Devon County Council’s network of training providers chosen to deliver the training at no extra cost to the business or participant.

Course Details
- You should have a genuine interest in this subject
The structure and meaning of medical word parts (prefixes, roots and suffixes)
The meaning of medical terminology related to the human body
The meaning of medical terminology related to medical specialities
The meaning of pharmaceutical abbreviations
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Further training and development opportunities
Course Applications
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This course costs: £
If the amount shown is more than £0.00 and you are aged 19 and over at the start of the course, you may have options to help fund your studies with us. The funding you can receive depends on your personal circumstances, and could mean you are entitled to fully subsidised or reduced tuition fees.
This course is fully funded for 16-18 year olds (if applicable to the course).
You may also be entitled to support with travel, childcare and equipment.
To find out exactly what you could receive, contact our Helpzone team on 08000 380 123 for a free, impartial appointment, with no commitment necessary.
This course costs: £
If the amount shown is more than £0.00 and you are aged 19 and over at the start of the course, you may have options to help fund your studies with us. The funding you can receive depends on your personal circumstances, and could mean you are entitled to fully subsidised or reduced tuition fees.
This course is fully funded for 16-18 year olds (if applicable to the course).
You may also be entitled to support with travel, childcare and equipment.
To find out exactly what you could receive, contact our Helpzone team on 08000 380 123 for a free, impartial appointment, with no commitment necessary.
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