Canadian College of Healthcare and Pharmaceutics

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Medical Terminology for Healthcare Professionals

– About our program
– Who should take the course

About the Program

The Canadian College of Healthcare and Pharmaceutics is pleased to offer the Basics of Medical Terminology hands- on workshop. The program will introduce you to medical terms and terminology needed for an understanding concepts related to medical conditions and diagnostic procedures. The workshop includes theory and hands- on sessions. The program is designed to introduce the concepts, knowledge and skills needed as a successful Health Office Professional.

The program can be very useful for international medical graduates and undergraduate students in health sciences looking for experience in medical offices.

Who Should Take the Program

This unique program is ideal for future healthcare professionals:
Medical Office Assistant 100%
Undergrad Students 85%
Medical Transcriptionists 95%
Anyone wishing to work in a Medical Office 80%
Medical Interpreters 90%

Program Benefits

The unique program is ideal for future healthcare professionals:

  • Convenient class schedule
  • Small group of students for individualized attention and best practical learning experience
  • Experienced faculty with vast Healthcare knowledge to help students throughout the course
  • Hands- on practice
  • Highly interactive sessions
  • Ongoing career coaching and guidance from experts in the field
  • Mentorship that will help to build valuable personal and professional networks
  • Recommendation letters- for best students
  • Stackable credential
  • Certificate given on successful completion

Course Details

Duration: 6 sessions (total: 24 hours)

Credential: Certificate

Campus: 5481 Dundas St. West, Toronto, ON M9B 1B5. Click here to view map. 

Fees and Scholarships: For fees, please email info@cchap.ca or call 416-233-7869. Funding and grants are available for eligible students

Accessibility : Free parking, easily accessible through public transport like subway (Kipling Station) and TTC buses 111, 112,123 and 76, 1, 101 from Mississauga, close to highways.

Course Materials

  • Learn to correctly spell, pronounce & define medical terms
  • Develop an understanding of terms & concepts related to diseases & disorders
  • Overview of Word Structure: Suffixes & Prefixes
  • Terms pertaining to the Body as a Whole
  • Medical Terminology pertaining to the human body’s system

"Understanding medical terminology is crucial for those working in healthcare because it ensures clear communication among professionals, reduces the risk of errors, and enhances the accuracy of diagnoses and treatment plans."

Upcoming Start Dates

You can register either by completing the form below or by clicking on the date below (if the hyperlink is available). This program is offered completely online, and its duration is 24 hrs.

  • January 13th – 14th, 20th – 21st, 2024
  • September 7th – 8th, 14th – 15th, 2024
  • November 2nd – 3rd, 9th – 10th, 2024

*Additional dates may be available. If you are interested in organizing at a corporate level, please email info@cchap.ca.