The Medical Assisting Foundations course is designed to provide beginner-level students with the essential knowledge and skills needed to excel in the medical assisting field. This introductory course lays a strong foundation in key medical concepts and practices, preparing students for practical application in healthcare settings through three lessons.
In Lesson 1: Introduction to Medical Terminology, students will develop a comprehensive understanding of medical language, including prefixes, suffixes, root words, and abbreviations commonly used in healthcare. Students will also learn to communicate with medical professionals and accurately document patient information effectively. In Lesson 2: The Human Body, students explore the structure and function of the human body, including major organ systems, anatomy, and physiology. Lesson 3: Infection Control focuses on understanding the principles of infection control and the importance of maintaining a safe and sterile environment in healthcare settings.
By the end of this course, students will have a strong grasp of fundamental medical concepts, preparing them for further education or entry-level roles in the medical assisting profession.
In this module, students will develop a comprehensive understanding of medical language, including prefixes, suffixes, root words, and abbreviations commonly used in healthcare. Students will also learn to communicate with medical professionals and accurately document patient information effectively.
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5个视频1篇阅读材料1个作业3个插件
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5个视频•总计33分钟
Introduction, Objectives, and Vocabulary•7分钟
Analyzing and Building Medical Terms•6分钟
Prefixes•9分钟
Suffixes•8分钟
Additional Word Forms•4分钟
1篇阅读材料•总计30分钟
Course Introduction•30分钟
1个作业•总计30分钟
Lesson 1 Quiz•30分钟
3个插件•总计45分钟
Review of Word Parts and Roots•15分钟
Review of Prefixes•15分钟
Review of Suffixes•15分钟
Module 2 - The Human Body
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In this module, students explore the structure and function of the human body, including major organ systems, anatomy, and physiology.
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7个视频1个作业2个插件
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7个视频•总计40分钟
Introduction and Objectives•1分钟
Organs and Organ Systems•5分钟
Homeostasis and Survival•4分钟
Surface Anatomy, Regions, Quadrants, and Cavities•6分钟
Pathology Related to Nutrition•9分钟
Respiratory and Cardiovascular Pathology•5分钟
Pathology Related to Hydration and Body Temperature•9分钟
1个作业•总计30分钟
Lesson 2 - Quiz•30分钟
2个插件•总计30分钟
Homeostasis•15分钟
Review of Nutritional Disorders•15分钟
Module 3 - Infection Control
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This module focuses on understanding the principles of infection control and the importance of maintaining a safe and sterile environment in healthcare settings.
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This course has helped tremendously in understanding the basics of Medical Assisting! Additionally, the videos are extremely detailed and the explanations are easy to follow.
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已于 Apr 22, 2026审阅
good course learned a lot but I believe there are some typos.
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已于 Feb 4, 2026审阅
I did it to refresh my knowledge, and I am very satisfied. I would recommend it to anyone who needs to do the same.
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