Learning Outcomes

The Role and Responsibilities of Pharmacy Technicians

Fundamentals of Pharmacology

Pharmacy Operations

Patient Counselling and Communication

Lesson Summary

In this module, you’ll be introduced to pharmacy technician practices. We explain the role and responsibilities of pharmacy technicians, including the certification requirements for pharmacy technicians. We discuss the basics of drug classification, including the procedures for prescription reading, compounding and inventory management.

Pharmaceutical Language Basics

Organ Systems and Associated Drugs

Specialized Pharmaceutical Fields

In this module, you’ll learn the common roots, prefixes, and suffixes used in medical terminology, including the abbreviations and symbols used in prescriptions and labels. We'll show you the major organ systems of the human body and the medications that are used to treat or prevent diseases affecting them.

Pharmacy Technician Training - Assessment

Learn the fundamentals of pharmacy technician practices and pharmaceutical terminology with this free online course.

Pharmacy Technician Training

Pharmacy technicians are the backbone of the pharmacy team, performing a wide range of essential tasks that contribute to patient well-being. This course will help you develop the skills required to make a positive impact on patient care and pharmaceutical services. You’ll learn about the duties of pharmacy technicians, pharmacy operations and patient counselling. Additionally, you’ll explore pharmaceutical terminologies and their applications.

Introduction to Medical Terminology

Body Systems and Terminology

Medical Abbreviations and Acronyms

In this module, we will explore the fundamentals of medical terminology, delving into greater details of the word structures combining forms, prefixes and suffixes. You will also learn about the body systems, their key components and their associated terminology. Then, you will study several types of medical abbreviations and acronyms.

Common Medical Conditions and Terminology

Diagnostic Procedures and Terminology

Medical Specialties and Terminology

Pharmacology and Drug Terminology

In this module, we will focus on specific body systems while exploring common conditions and terminology. You will also get to understand the terminology associated with diagnostic procedures and medical specialities to allow for clear communication about the procedures. Lastly, we will unravel the intricacies of pharmacology and drug terminology.

Medical Documentation and Communication

Medical Terminology in Practice

Medical Terminology for Special Populations

Medical Terminology and Anatomy

In this module, you will learn the fundamentals of effective medical documentation and communication. You will also study the role of medical terminology in patient interviews, case studies, medical research and medical coding. Also, we will explore medical terminology for special fields such as paediatrics, gynaecology, mental health and anatomy.

Diploma in Understanding Medical Terminologies - Assessment

Learn how medical terminology ensures effective communication in healthcare environments in this free online course.

Diploma in Understanding Medical Terminologies

This course covers medical terminology, body systems, abbreviations, diagnostic procedures and medical specialities. We aim to help you enhance your communication skills in the healthcare sector by teaching you accurate medical terminology and abbreviations. We will also cover medical documentation, pharmacology and terminology special populations, which include the disabled. Enrol to improve your communication skills as a medical practitioner.

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