Clinical Terminology for International and U.S. Students
Master essential medical terminology and abbreviations used in U.S. healthcare settings through comprehensive study and practical applications.
Master essential medical terminology and abbreviations used in U.S. healthcare settings through comprehensive study and practical applications.
This comprehensive course helps healthcare students and practitioners understand clinical terminology used in U.S. hospitals. Through visual and auditory learning experiences, students master common medical abbreviations, terms, and acronyms essential for effective healthcare communication. The course covers vital signs, emergency situations, diseases of bodily systems, laboratory tests, and practical clinical scenarios through interactive lessons and simulations.
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What you'll learn
Understand common clinical abbreviations and terms
Interpret medical documentation and records
Recognize emergency and medication-related terminology
Identify disease-specific terminology by body system
Comprehend laboratory test abbreviations
Apply terminology in clinical scenarios
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
47 Minutes PreRecorded video
44 assignments
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course provides comprehensive training in clinical terminology used in U.S. healthcare settings. Starting with basic abbreviations and complex terms, students progress through medical documentation, emergency situations, medication administration, bodily systems, and laboratory tests. The curriculum incorporates patient case studies and simulated clinical scenarios to provide practical context for learning medical terminology.
Introduction to Clinical Terms and Abbreviations
Module 1 · 240 Minutes to complete
Decoding Complex Medical Terms
Module 2 · 420 Minutes to complete
Advanced Decoding Strategies for Clinical Terms
Module 3 · 180 Minutes to complete
Diseases of the Bodily Systems
Module 4 · 360 Minutes to complete
Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures
Module 5 · 360 Minutes to complete
Practice Understanding Clinical Abbreviations and Complex Terms
Module 6 · 240 Minutes to complete
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Instructors
Healthcare Communication Expert and International Education Specialist
Dr. Michael Gold serves as Associate Professor Emeritus at the University of Pittsburgh's Graduate School of Public and International Affairs. Through his Coursera course "Clinical Terminology for International and U.S. Students," co-developed with Dr. Swigart, he helps international healthcare students understand American medical terminology and communication practices. His expertise focuses on designing and implementing technology-aided communications, particularly in healthcare settings. His extensive travel throughout Asia and Africa has informed his understanding of cross-cultural healthcare communication challenges. His work addresses the specific needs of international students adapting to American medical terminology and healthcare communication, especially under stressful conditions. His teaching methodology emphasizes practical applications and safety in healthcare communication, helping students develop effective communication skills with American medical personnel while considering cultural differences in healthcare practices.
Healthcare Ethics Expert and Cross-Cultural Communication Specialist
Dr. Valerie Swigart serves as Professor Emeritus at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, with a 30-year academic career focusing on technology, healthcare ethics, and human behavior. Through her highly successful Coursera course "Clinical Terminology for International and U.S. Students," which has enrolled over 124,000 learners, she helps international healthcare students master clinical terminology and cross-cultural communication. Her expertise spans qualitative research methods, teaching with technology, and mindful meditation applications in healthcare. Her work has earned multiple honors, including two Nursing Excellence in Teaching with Technology Awards (2006, 2014) and the Dean's Distinguished Teaching Award (2008). As a member of the Center for Bioethics and Health Law, she frequently lectures on clinical ethics and social justice issues. Her research includes NIH-sponsored studies on surrogate decision-making, life-sustaining technology, and healthcare access for underserved populations. She continues to consult on qualitative research, ethics, and mindful meditation while maintaining her commitment to international nursing education.
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