Medical Terms in Health and Social Care
Course Summary
Code: HSC-04C
Location: Bower Park
Cost: £0 subject to eligibility
Starting: Monday 22 September 2025
Duration: 3 sessions over 3 week(s)
Time: 13:30
Description
Curious about the language used in healthcare? This 3-week taster course introduces adult learners to the world of medical terminology — essential for anyone considering a role in Health and Social Care. In short, accessible sessions (2 hours weekly), you'll explore common medical terms, abbreviations, and phrases used in clinical environments. You'll build confidence in understanding and using specialist language correctly — a key skill for communication, accurate data input, and working as part of a healthcare team. Through case studies and role-play activities, you'll practise applying medical language in realistic scenarios. Whether you're aiming to boost your confidence or prepare for further training, this taster gives you a strong foundation — and may even inspire you to pursue a full Health and Social Care qualification.
Time and duration
Start Date: 22 September 2025
Start Time: 13:30
Day: Monday Afternoon
First Lesson Duration: 02:30
Total Weeks: 3
Location
Bower Park
472 Havering Road
Romford
RM1 4HR