Considering a career in the medical field? Whether you’re interested in working with patients directly or prefer a behind-the-scenes position, knowing industry specific terminology is crucial to the role.

Medical terminology can be complicated and a bit intimidating if you’ve never worked with it before. If you’re looking for some fundamentals before diving into a medical education or healthcare job, ICS Canada’s Medical Terminology Certificate can help you grasp the foundation you need to take the first strong step toward a career you enjoy. If you’re already working in the field, a deeper understanding of medical terminology can give your resume a boost. Here’s what you should know the program.

What you’ll learn.

In ICS Canada’s online, self-paced Medical Terminology Certificate, you’ll learn to identify complex medical terms by breaking down individual parts of the word, as well as understanding common medical terminology for different body systems. Besides the fundamentals of root words, prefixes, and suffixes of commonly used terms in the field, you’ll cover:

• Pharmacology, the Integumentary System, and Musculoskeletal System. In this course, you’ll learn how to explain the uses and effects of drugs on the body, distinguish generic drug names from official drug names, and understand the names of diagnostic procedures.

• Oncology, Radiology, and Nuclear Medicine, and the Respiratory System. This course will help you understand the field of oncology, as well as being able to identify diagnostic procedures related to radiology and nuclear medicine.

• The Nervous System, the Eye, and the Ear. You’ll learn the different terms for the nervous system, eyes, and ears, as well as the proper terms for diagnostic procedures, treatments, and abbreviations related to these body systems.

What you can do.

If you’re detail oriented, compassionate, organized, and dependable, a career in the healthcare professions is something you may have been considering for awhile. With individuals working in insurance companies, doctors offices, pharmacies, and more, earning your Medical Terminology Certificate can help you prepare to further your education and pursue a healthcare career in a variety of settings. If you’re already working in the field, a better understanding of the terminology commonly used by doctors, nurses, and medical office staff can help you boost your resume and shine in your next interview.  

Take your first steps toward understanding a vital element of the medical field with ICS Canada.

Don’t let complicated medical terminology or jargon discourage you from considering a rewarding career in the healthcare field! ICS Canada’s flexible, online medical terminology certificate program can help you take the first step toward building your career confidence. Find out more information from our Admissions Team at 1.888.427.2400!