Qualifications

AMSPAR and City & Guilds work together to provide qualifications recognised by Ofqual for the sector.

A range of qualifications are offered.

Medical Terminology

Medical terminology is at the heart of healthcare, whether NHS or private and is used in every specialty. If you are a secretary, receptionist, manager or, indeed, employed in any administrative grade, the chances are that you will need a good grasp of medical terminology to do your job effectively.

The AMSPAR Level 2 Award in Medical Terminology

The aim of the AMSPAR Level 2 Award is to provide learners, who have no previous knowledge of the subject, with a grounding in the correct construction, recognition and usage of medical terminology. Examinations are held in January and June. This programme can be studied at home or through a recognised centre.

The AMSPAR Level 2 Award in Medical Terminology is accredited by Ofqual and is listed in the Qualifications and Credit Framework (6 credits). This means that it is eligible for public funding through the Learning and Skills Council.

Home Study

AMSPAR can provide a booklet (see FAQs) which contains a reading list and sample parts of examination questions. It also contains the aims and objectives of the qualification.

You will need to study the recommended books at home. This is not a distance learning course.
The length of study depends on your current level of knowledge.

Study at a Centre

If you would like to be taught the course you should contact a City & Guilds accredited centre.

Content

Structure of medical terms
Prescribed prefixes, roots and suffixes
Terminology of prescribed body structures and systems
Diseases, conditions, clinical procedures and investigations
Pathology and x-ray investigations and procedures
Pharmaceutical abbreviations
Medical specialities

Objectives

The candidate will learn:

the structure and meaning of medical terms
the meaning of medical terms related to body systems
the meaning of medical terms for different medical specialities
the meaning of abbreviations concerning drugs and prescriptions

Correct spelling of medical terminology is a requirement for this qualification.

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