Medical Terminology Essentials | Continuing Education

Please note:

This program is no longer accepting new applicants. If you are currently enrolled in the program, please contact an OntarioLearn Team Member about plans for completion.

About the program

The Medical Terminology Essentials Certificate of Achievement is designed to provide students with a foundation of medical terminology, common medical conditions, and the common diagnostic tests and treatments associated with these conditions. This program may be of interest to current administrative professionals seeking to attain basic medical language skills or individuals who wish to obtain entry level medical terminology skills for personal interest.

Graduates of this program may wish to consider completing the Medical Transcription Essentials - Level One and Level Two Certificate of Achievement. They may also want to extend their learning in-class and transfer credits from these programs to the Medical Transcription Certificate and/or the Medical Office Practices Ontario College Certificate. When combined, all programs may offer professional administrators the opportunity to transition their skills to a variety of healthcare settings.

Program information

All courses must be completed within 3 years of acceptance into the program.

Admission requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) OR, 19 years of age or older with mature student status.

Admission procedures

Submit a completed Conestoga College Program Application Form; Attach proof of admission requirements; Final selection is made following an assessment of the admission requirements.

Graduate opportunities

Graduates of this program may wish to consider completing the Medical Support Essentials or the Medical Transcription Essentials - Level One and Level Two Certificates of Achievements. They may also want to extend their learning in-class and transfer credit* from these programs to the Medical Transcription Certificate and/or the Medical Office Practices Ontario College Certificate. When combined, all programs may offer professional administrators the opportunity to transition their skills to a variety of healthcare settings.

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Program outcomes

Develop the medical language skills required to communicate effectively in a variety of medical settings.
Categorize and pronounce common diseases and disorders of the body systems using anatomy and physiology terminology.
Identify common diagnostic tests, medical conditions and treatments as they apply to each body system.

Program related resources

Student Academic Handbook

Program contact

OntarioLearn Team Member
OntarioLearn@conestogac.on.ca

Continuing Education

Upcoming registrations

Mark your calendar with our registration dates, so you can plan your future.

Winter registration: Opened November 4, 2024
Spring registration: Opens March 17, 2025

Disclaimer

The College reserves the right to alter information including requirements and fees and to cancel at any time a program, course, or program major or option; to change the location and/or term in which a program or course is offered; to change the program curriculum as necessary to meet current competencies in the job market or for budgetary reasons; or to withdraw an offer of admission both prior to and after its acceptance by an applicant or student because of insufficient applications or registrations, over-acceptance of offers of admission, budgetary constraints, or for other such reasons. In the event the College exercises such a right, the College’s sole liability will be the return of monies paid by the applicant or student to the College.

Students actively registered in cohort delivered programs who take longer than the designed program length of time to complete their studies are accountable for completing any new or additional courses that may result due to changes in the program of study. Unless otherwise stated, students registered in non-cohort delivered programs must complete the program of study within seven years of being admitted to the program.