Understanding the clinical terms and abbreviations commonly used during verbal or written communication in U.S. hospitals is challenging. This course is designed for U.S. health care profession students and for international students and practitioners who want to become more familiar with the language of the U.S. clinical setting. Others, such as caregivers and medical interpreters, who wish to develop a better understanding of terms and abbreviations used by health care providers will find this course helpful. The course provides visual and auditory learning experiences to enhance the understanding of terms and abbreviations commonly encountered on a general U.S. hospital unit. All content including quizzes are available at no cost to the learner. If you need a certificate, you can apply for financial aid or pay the fee. To find out more, click Learn more and apply next to the information about Financial Aid. (Use a computer, not a mobile device, for this step.)
Clinical Terminology for International and U.S. Students
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University of Pittsburgh
À propos de ce cours
4.8
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Compétences que vous acquerrez
English LanguageClinical ExperienceVital SignsMedical Device
Programme du cours : ce que vous apprendrez dans ce cours
Semaine
1Introduction to Clinical Terms and Abbreviations
In the week 1 video lecture, Dr. Swigart introduces the course and strategies for understanding the structure of clinical abbreviations and complex terms. In week 1 readings, we focus on learning abbreviations related to vital signs. Understanding the structure of abbreviations will help you to identify the meaning of abbreviations presented in this course, as well as those you encounter in the future.
1 video (Total 6 min), 12 lectures, 6 quiz
1 vidéo
12 lectures
Welcome to Clinical Terminology!10 min
Course Overview10 min
Learning Objectives10 min
Guidelines for Understanding Clinical Abbreviations10 min
Key Terms10 min
Prefix, Root, Suffix (PRS) List10 min
Abbreviations and Terms Related to Vital Signs10 min
Abbreviations and Terms Related to Temperature10 min
Abbreviations and Terms Related to Pulse10 min
Abbreviations and Terms Related to Respiratory Rate, SpO2 and TPR10 min
Abbreviations and Terms Related to Blood Pressure10 min
Week 1 Study Guide10 min
6 exercices pour s'entraîner
Abbreviations and Terms Related to Vital Signs14 min
Abbreviations and Terms Related toTemperature24 min
Abbreviations and Terms Related to Pulse12 min
Abbreviations and Terms Related to Respiratory Rate, SpO2 and TPR18 min
Abbreviations and Terms Related to Blood Pressure8 min
Week 120 min
Semaine
2Decoding Complex Medical Terms
In week 2, we expand our focus to learn about abbreviations and terms used in the hospital environment. You will tour a modern U.S. clinical unit and visit the bedside of three patients. These vicarious bedside experiences will help you to imagine the context in which the terms and abbreviations are used. Making associations of the terms or abbreviations to specific people, places or types of patients will help to “set” them in your memory. Begin Week 2 by previewing the complex medical terms you will find in this lesson and sharpening your skills for analyzing the structure of complex terms.
8 videos (Total 22 min), 14 lectures, 10 quiz
8 vidéos
Tour of the US Clinical Unit9 min
Abbreviations and Terms Related to Health Care Provider Titles1 min
Abbreviations and Terms Related to Electronic Medical Records1 min
Abbreviations and Terms related to the History and Physical Examination min
The Surgical Patient: Mrs. Gerto1 min
The Comatose Patient: Mr. Taggert min
The Medical Patient: Mr. Cope min
14 lectures
Learning Objectives10 min
Guidelines for Understanding Complex Medical Terms10 min
Key Terms10 min
Prefix, Root, Suffix (PRS) List10 min
Abbreviations and Terms Related to Health Care Provider Titles10 min
Abbreviations and Terms Related to the Hospital and Associated Clinical Units10 min
Abbreviations and Terms Related to Electronic Medical Records10 min
Abbreviations and Terms related to the History and Physical Examination10 min
Abbreviations and Terms Related to Patient Health Care Practitioner Notation10 min
Abbreviations and Terms Related to Clinical Assessment Notation10 min
The Surgical Patient: Mrs. Gerto10 min
The Comatose Patient: Mr. Taggert10 min
The Medical Patient: Mr. Cope10 min
Week 2 Study Guide10 min
10 exercices pour s'entraîner
Abbreviations and Terms Related to Health Care Provider Titles12 min
Abbreviations and Terms Related to the Hospital and Associated Clinical Units8 min
Abbreviations and Terms Related to Electronic Medical Records2 min
Abbreviations and Terms related to the History and Physical Examination10 min
Abbreviations and Terms Related to Patient Health Care Practitioner Notation8 min
Abbreviations and Terms Related to Clinical Assessment Notation2 min
The Surgical Patient: Mrs. Gerto6 min
The Comatose Patient: Mr. Taggert8 min
The Medical Patient: Mr. Cope6 min
Week 220 min
Semaine
3Advanced Decoding Strategies for Clinical Terms
This week, Dr. Swigart shares more strategies toward discovering the meaning of complex medical/scientific words. It focuses on three essential clinical topics: abbreviations used in emergency situations, the timing and route of medications, and the administration of intravenous infusions. Learning about abbreviations related to medication and intravenous fluid administration requires that you pay close attention.
2 videos (Total 4 min), 8 lectures, 4 quiz
2 vidéos
Abbreviations and Terms Related to Administration of Medications and IV Fluids min
8 lectures
Learning Objectives10 min
Guidelines for Safe Use of Abbreviations10 min
Key Terms10 min
Prefix, Root, Suffix (PRS) List10 min
Abbreviations and Terms Related to Emergency Situations10 min
Abbreviations and Terms Related to Timing of Medications10 min
Abbreviations and Terms Related to Route of Administration10 min
Week 3 Study Guide10 min
4 exercices pour s'entraîner
Abbreviations and Terms Related to Emergency Situations44 min
Abbreviations and Terms Related to Timing of Medications14 min
Abbreviations and Terms Related to Route of Administration36 min
Week 320 min
Semaine
4Diseases of the Bodily Systems
This week turns the focus to the acronyms commonly substituted for the name of diseases and conditions of the bodily systems. To help you relate the disease and its acronym, we have organized the diseases according to systems of the body. First letters of words or syllables usually form the acronym, and commonly at least one letter relates to a system of the body.
1 video (Total 3 min), 13 lectures, 9 quiz
1 vidéo
13 lectures
Learning Objectives10 min
Guidelines for Understanding the Abbreviations for Diseases and Medical Conditions10 min
Key Terms10 min
Prefix, Root, Suffix (PRS) List10 min
Abbreviations and Terms Related to the Neurological System10 min
Abbreviations and Terms Related to the Musculoskeletal System10 min
Abbreviations and Terms Related to the Cardiovascular System10 min
Abbreviations and Terms Related to the Respiratory System10 min
Abbreviations and Terms Related to the Gastrointestinal System10 min
Abbreviations and Terms Related to the Genitourinary System10 min
Abbreviations and Terms Related to the Endocrine System10 min
Abbreviations and Terms Related to General Diagnoses10 min
Week 4 Study Guide10 min
9 exercices pour s'entraîner
Abbreviations and Terms Related to the Neurological System12 min
Abbreviations and Terms Related to the Musculoskeletal System6 min
Abbreviations and Terms Related to the Cardiovascular System20 min
Respiratory System14 min
Abbreviations and Terms Related to the Gastrointestinal System6 min
Abbreviations and Terms Related to the Genitourinary System8 min
Abbreviations and Terms Related to the Endocrine System2 min
Abbreviations and Terms Related to General Diagnoses8 min
Week 420 min
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par FB•Jan 2nd 2018
This course was really helpful. I took notes and will review them often to keep abreast with the medical terms. These will also help me communicate clinically with my PCP. I truly enjoyed this course!
par SH•Aug 26th 2017
I found this course to be very helpful. It was thought out, it was clear, it made you think critically. It changed your mind set intentionally for learning purposes, and it was effective for me.
Enseignants
Valerie Swigart, Ph.D. R.N.
Professor of NursingSchool of Nursing
Michael Gold, Ph.D.
Associate Professor EmeritusGraduate School of Public and International Affairs
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Why do I need to learn these terms, abbreviations and acronyms?
Medical terms, abbreviations and acronyms are a large part of the verbal and written communication that occurs in clinical situations in the U.S. Abbreviations are used to increase efficiency by shortening the time to communicate. If you want to join in any conversation about clinical matters, you will need to understand terms, abbreviations and acronyms.
Can I ask for clarification when someone uses a term or abbreviation?
You can always ask for clarification. However, clinical settings in U.S. hospitals are often very busy, noisy places with people hurrying to meet patients’ needs. There will be little time for explanation of word meanings. The more emergent the situation, the more likely it is that abbreviations will be used. When you know a term or abbreviation before hearing it on the clinical unit, you will be a better communicator and more effective healthcare team member.
Will I learn all the medical or nursing abbreviations and acronyms?
No. This is a course for beginning students. A major advantage is that the course helps you to focus on terms that you are most likely to hear or see during your early clinical training.
How will this course help me in my health care studies and clinical practice?
This course emphasizes learning to recognize and decipher common spoken and written clinical terms and abbreviations necessary for clear communication with patients and health care providers. Understanding and learning clinical language will help you to function more effectively and safely as a healthcare team member.
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