Medical Terminology
Build a strong foundation in the language of healthcare by learning essential medical terms, abbreviations, and terminology used by healthcare professionals.
Program Overview
The Medical Terminology program at Health Tech of Georgia provides students with a foundational understanding of the language used throughout the healthcare industry.
Students learn how medical terms are constructed, pronounced, spelled, and interpreted through the study of prefixes, suffixes, root words, and combining forms. The program introduces terminology associated with human anatomy, body systems, diseases, diagnostic procedures, and medical treatments.
Through classroom instruction and practical learning exercises, students develop the vocabulary, communication skills, and confidence needed to understand medical documentation and communicate effectively in healthcare environments.
Program at a Glance
Program Length:
11 weeks
Class Schedule:
Day and Evening Classes Available
Training Format:
Classroom Instruction & Practical Terminology Exercises.
Career Focus:
Healthcare Communication, Medical Documentation & Foundational Healthcare Knowledge
What You’ll Learn
Students will develop skills in:
- Introduction to medical terminology
- Medical prefixes, suffixes, and root words
- Combining forms and word construction
- Medical spelling and pronunciation
- Common medical abbreviations and symbols
- Anatomical positions, directions, and body planes
- Organization of the human body
- Integumentary system terminology
- Skeletal and muscular system terminology
- Cardiovascular system terminology
- Respiratory system terminology
- Digestive system terminology
- Urinary system terminology
- Reproductive system terminology
- Nervous system terminology
- Endocrine system terminology
- Lymphatic and immune system terminology
- Sensory organ terminology
- Common diseases, disorders, and conditions
- Diagnostic procedures and medical treatments
- Medical documentation and healthcare communication
- Professionalism and ethical conduct
- Patient confidentiality and HIPAA fundamentals
Learn by doing.
Medical Terminology students strengthen their understanding of healthcare language through interactive classroom activities, vocabulary exercises, medical word-building practice, and interpretation of common healthcare documents. Students learn to recognize, define, pronounce, and correctly apply medical terminology in realistic healthcare scenarios.
This practical approach helps students build confidence, improve communication skills, and establish a strong foundation for continued education and professional development in healthcare.
Career Opportunities
Medical Terminology training provides foundational knowledge that supports further education and career preparation in healthcare fields and settings such as:
- Medical Assistant
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Phlebotomy Technician
- ECG/EKG Monitor Technician
- Medical Billing and Coding
- Administrative Front Office
- Hospitals
- Physician Offices
- Outpatient Clinics
- Healthcare Administrative Departments
- Allied Healthcare Training Programs
Medical Terminology is a foundational course and does not independently qualify students for most clinical healthcare positions. Additional training, credentials, or certification may be required.
Ready to Start Your Healthcare Career?
Take the next step toward building a strong foundation in healthcare. Contact Health Tech of Georgia to learn about upcoming class dates, enrollment requirements, tuition, and available payment options.