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Medical Terminology Basics - Online

Half day course
Non-members £87.00 Members £82.00

Medical Terminology Basics - Online

Thu, 5 Feb 2026 Half day course

Event Dates

Thu, 05 Feb 2026

Registration: 9:00 am - 9:30 am

Event: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Live Online

Suitable For

  • All Practice Staff
  • Receptionists

About

This foundation course into medical terminology uses a well-structured curriculum covering essential body parts, illnesses, common medical procedures, and diagnostic concepts, enabling you to do your job more confidently.

This training meets unique needs of non-clinical professionals seeking to enhance their medical vocabulary.  The course is meticulously designed to bridge the gap between medical jargon and accessible learning, empowering you to confidently navigate the healthcare landscape.

  • Building your confidence – not panicking when you see complex words
  • How medical terms are formed
  • Understand the key suffixes for common illnesses, operations and diagnoses
  • Understand the main prefixes that explain the stages of illness
  • Develop your knowledge of the key terms that describe different parts of the body
  • Key terminology shorthand frequently used in primary care

About the Trainer

Paul Edwards

Paul Edwards

Paul established Striding Edge as a primary care training company in 1998 and has developed a company with a reputation for making a difference, focusing on engaging training techniques in course delivery. Paul is passionate about adding value in his work with others. His training style is interactive and light-hearted, with a focus on delivering content through high quality group conversations and plenty of fun. Learning is at its most effective when participants work it out for themselves, and Paul’s skill is in guiding conversations to enable self-learning and awareness to occur. Paul is a keen community volunteer. He was chair of Growing Well, an award winning mental health charity for five years and is now a British Cycling coach at the Cog Set Papyrus team. Papyrus is a charity that aims to prevent young suicide.

Event Contact

Essex Equip Ltd EQUIP Danuta Suett 01376 318732 [email protected]

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