Blue Stream Academy is pleased to announce the release of our new Medical Terminology eLearning for healthcare professionals.

This training course is now available on:

The GP eLearning and Management Platform
The Health and Social Care eLearning and Management Platform
The Dental eLearning and Management Platform
The Hospice eLearning and Management Platform
The Private and Urgent Care eLearning and Management Platform

Medical terminology can often seem complicated and hard to understand. This course has been created to provide a basic introduction for those working in health and social care, who may need to understand commonly used medical terms and abbreviations in everyday tasks.

The Origin of Medical Terminology and Language

Many medical terms have their origins in Greek, which played a key role in the history of medicine. Later, the Romans adopted these terms, and they became part of the English language through Latin. This has created a shared medical language recognised across the world. However, understanding medical terminology can be challenging, particularly as Greek and Latin are not commonly taught in the UK’s education system.

What Does This Health and Social Care Training Course Cover?

This medical terminology training course includes information relating to the breaking down of medical terms into the prefix, root and stem, the key root terms for body parts and organs, examples of commonly used prefixes and suffixes, commonly used abbreviations, Greek and Latin influences, and the differences between UK English and US English.

Our medical terminology course has been developed to help provide a basic understanding for those working in clinical and non-clinical roles in health and social care who may be required to understand certain commonly used medical terms and abbreviations in their day-to-day activities at work.

These roles could include (but are not limited to):

administration staff
receptionists.

Health and social care staff sometimes use the same abbreviations to mean different things. Queries should always be checked with a suitable clinician. It is important to be familiar with your organisation’s policies and procedures to ensure that the correct terminology is used.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who Is Blue Stream Academy’s Training Suitable For?

Our online training course are designed for a wide range of healthcare settings and requirements, including but not limited to:

gp training for individual GPs and locums, or the whole practice team
health and social care courses for care homes, domiciliary care providers, care agencies and many more
dental CPD training for GDC requirements – suitable for individual dentist and dental care professional training requirements, or for the whole dental team
scalable hospice eLearning solutions to suit the needs of every palliative care provider, no matter how large or small the organisation may be
private and urgent care training solutions, covering organisations such as aesthetics clinics and ambulance providers, alongside a wide range of specialist and private care organisations.

Will I Receive Accredited Certificates with Blue Stream Academy’s eLearning Courses?

Absolutely! Every user will receive a CPD certification after successfully completing any of our courses. Each of our healthcare eLearning courses provides a breakdown of learning outcomes prior to completion, alongside a copy being provided on the final training certificate describing the skills and knowledge covered within that course.

Does Each Course Have an Individual Start Date?

The benefit of using eLearning for health and social care training is the option to start training anywhere, anytime. Trainees can access the learning content online at a time that suits them best – whether that be in between patients or appointments, whilst travelling, or when working from home.

Are Blue Stream Academy’s Courses Developed with Career Progression in Mind?

Yes, Blue Stream Academy’s online health and social care sector courses are developed with career progression in mind. We offer a range of eLearning courses designed to support professional development across various roles in health and social care. The courses are structured to build core competencies, enhance specialised knowledge and skills, and ensure that learners meet industry standards and regulatory requirements. This approach not only improves immediate job performance but also supports longer-term goals for a career in the health and social care sector, equipping learners with the knowledge and credentials needed for advancement and new career opportunities.

Additionally, Blue Stream Academy regularly updates its course content to reflect changes in legislation and industry best practices, ensuring that learners stay current with the latest standards in their fields. By focusing on both mandatory and non-mandatory training topics, Blue Stream Academy provides a clear path for career growth within the healthcare and social care sectors.

Interesting in Learning More?

Click here to contact Blue Stream Academy's friendly team for more information on the new Medical Terminology course, and how we can support your healthcare training requirements.

New Medical Terminology eLearning for Healthcare Professionals