BSBMED301 Interpret and Apply Medical Terminology Appropriately

BSBMED301 Interpret and Apply Medical Terminology Appropriately

The unit BSBMED301 – Interpret and Apply Medical Terminology Appropriately – equips individuals with the essential skills and knowledge to accurately understand and use medical terminology in healthcare settings. This unit is vital for professionals working in roles such as medical administration, healthcare support, reception, and allied health, where clear communication using medical language is required.

Throughout the course, participants will learn how to interpret medical terms by breaking down word components such as prefixes, suffixes, and root words. The training covers how to apply medical terminology in everyday workplace tasks, including reading medical documents, understanding patient records, and communicating with healthcare professionals. Emphasis is placed on ensuring the correct usage of terms to avoid errors and misunderstandings that could impact patient care or administrative processes.

This unit is ideal for administrative staff, healthcare assistants, or support workers in medical environments who need to enhance their ability to interpret and use medical language accurately.

Upon completing BSBMED301, participants will be able to confidently interpret and apply medical terminology in various healthcare contexts, ensuring clear communication and effective documentation. This training is critical for maintaining professionalism and accuracy in medical settings.

  • Entirely Online

  • The online learning and assessment is expected to take approximately 6 hours to complete. These timeframes are estimates. Individuals with prior experience in similar training may complete the course in less time, while those new to the subject may need more time to complete all the learning content and assessment questions.

    This course is delivered fully online and will be self-paced. Students are expected to complete this course within six (6) months after enrolment.

  • n individual undertaking this course will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:

    1. As a registered training organisation (RTO), delivering nationally recognised training, we must verify a student's identity before undertaking the assessment. To meet this requirement, you will be required to show your photo identification to the camera and state your full name, as listed on your identification document.

    2. Students are required to have the verbal and written English language skills to complete the scenarios and forms

    3. Students must have access to a device with camera and audio recording capabilities, such as a smartphone, tablet, or computer with a webcam. This device will be necessary for creating short videos as part of the assessment, in which students verbally explain the required assessment outcomes.

  • Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.

  • Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.

  • Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook on our website for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

  • Practical assessment: 

    • Students are required to upload three (3) videos of themselves participating in the provided simulated scenarios

    Documentation:

    • Patient Handover Form

    Theory assessment:

    • A written assessment consisting of case studies and multiple-choice questions

    Please note:  You will be required to make three (3) videos of yourself, verbally explaining the required assessment outcome. If you do not wish to complete video assessment questions, please consider an alternative mode of delivery (E.g. Online with face-to-face assessment).

  • $210 GST Free