Overview
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If you're an undergraduate student studying for a health qualification, or a professional currently working with health information and you want to formalise your qualifications, this course is ideal for you.
If you're interested in becoming a clinical coder you are also encouraged to apply as medical terminology is a prerequisite for ICD-10-AM/ACHI/ACS training.
- Delivery
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Where:
QUT Kelvin Grove, Brisbane
When:
An intensive short course held in 2 blocks of 1 week (with a 5-week break in between).
Monday 25 February - Friday 1 March and Monday 8 April - Friday 12 April 2013.9am to 5pm each day.
Details: This 2-week course includes lectures, tutorials and independent learning activities - Cost
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Workshop modules
$1,535 including GST
You can choose to complete the workshop modules without the assessment component and receive recognition of course participation.
Workshop and assessment modules
$2,047 including GST
Assessment includes an in-class quiz, tutorial activities and a final examination. You will need to successfully complete the assessment modules to be eligible for credit towards undergraduate qualifications.
Australian College of Health Service Managers discount
Australian College of Health Service Managers (ACHSM) members receive a 10% discount. You will need to enter a discount code provided by ACHSM along with your membership number.
Included in fees
- Catering
- Online access to study materials
Not included in fees
The textbook and workbook below aren't included in the course fee. Both are available from the QUT bookshop.
Textbook
Walker, S., Wood, M., & Nicol, J. (2012). Mastering Medical Terminology Australia and New Zealand. Sydney: Elsevier Australia ISBN: 9780729541114; approx. $95; and
Workbook
Walker, S., Wood, M., & Nicol, J. (2012). Mastering Medical Terminology Workbook Australia and New Zealand. Sydney: Elsevier Australia ISBN: 9780729541121; approx. $45
- Credit eligibility
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Eligible for credit/admission
Credit (advanced standing) into a QUT undergraduate award course is available if you choose and successfully complete the Workshop and Assessment Modules. - Contact
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For further information regarding course content or assessment, contact Course Coordinator Sue Walker.
For registration or payments queries, please contact the Office of Continuing Professional Education.
Details
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Content
The Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology Short Course is developed and delivered by experts in health information management.
It covers the structure of medical terms, abbreviations and symbols, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology and common diseases relevant to specific body systems including:
- integumentary
- circulatory
- lymphatic and immune
- respiratory
- digestive
- reproductive and urinary
- endocrine
- nervous and special senses.
Special topics: pharmacology, oncology and mental health.
Outcomes
On completion of this course, you should be able to:
- interpret the structure of medical terms, abbreviations and symbols and demonstrate competency in the pronunciation and spelling of medical terms
- critically analyse medical reports and interpret the medical concepts and terminology in non-technical language
- use medical terminology to describe the functions and structures of the different body systems.
Registration info
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Payment
When you register for the course you'll create an account with us. You'll need to pay your fees online by credit or debit card. You can access your account, including your invoice, using your email address and password.
FEE-HELP and HECS-HELP are not available for Continuing Professional Education courses.
Australian College of Health Service Managers (ACHSM) members
Australian College of Health Service Managers (ACHSM) members receive a 10% discount. You'll need to enter a discount code as provided by ACHSM along with your membership number.
Cancellation
To cancel your registration, you must apply in writing to the Course Manager at the Office of Continuing Professional Education.
If you withdraw before 11 February 2013, your tuition fees will be refunded less $100. No refunds are applicable after this date.
We reserve the right to cancel the course under certain circumstances, such as low registration numbers. If this happens, we will advise you as soon as possible, and give you a full refund. We are not responsible for any expenses you may have incurred if the course is cancelled.
