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Medical Terminology & Professional Communication Course

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Our Medical Terminology and Professional Communication Course is a structured program designed to enhance English proficiency in healthcare settings. It spans levels 3 to 8, progressing from intermediate to advanced stages, and covers essential medical vocabulary, professional communication, and real-world healthcare interactions. The course is tailored for various healthcare professionals, including students, foreign-trained practitioners, medical interpreters, administrators, and researchers.

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Students engage in role-plays, dialogues, and text analysis to develop confidence in medical terminology and patient-provider communication. The curriculum includes in-depth study of body systems, diseases, procedures, and administrative practices, ensuring learners can effectively navigate professional healthcare environments. The course integrates practical exercises to reinforce learning, preparing participants for real-world medical interactions.

At a Glance

7 Week Cycles

Experienced 

Instructors

Small Class Sizes

6 Custom Levels

Key Components

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Medical
Vocabulary

Professional
Communication

Role-play and
Dialogues

Reading
Medical Texts

Course Details

Want to feel confident using medical terms? Our program makes it simple. Step by step, you'll build your skills — from the basics of medical words to having real conversations like a healthcare professional. Wherever you're starting, we’ll help you reach your goals. 

3

Level

Build a Strong Base 

  • Learn the basic medical terms, focusing on body systems and the integumentary system 

  • Understand how prefixes, suffixes, and root words work together. 

  • Practice saying medical words and role-play conversations between patients and providers. 

4

Level

Grow Your Knowledge 

  • Discover more about body systems like the digestive, musculoskeletal, lymphatic, immune, and sensory systems. 

  • Read and understand medical documents using helpful reading strategies. 

  • Get hands-on with role-plays to build confidence in using medical language. 

5

Level

Put Your Skills to Work 

    • Learn advanced words for the nervous, reproductive, and respiratory systems. 

    • Practice summarizing and understanding medical texts. 

    • Participate in role-plays that mimic real healthcare settings. 

6

Level

Sharpen Your Expertise 

  • Focus on specialized terminology for the cardiovascular, endocrine, and urinary systems. 

  • Practice analyzing authentic medical records and interpreting abbreviations. 

  • Build your problem-solving skills with case-based learning and applied communication exercises. 

7

Level

Master Healthcare Language 

  • Achieve proficiency in understanding medical language across multiple body systems. 

  • Gain experience analyzing SOAP notes and detailed medical reports. 

  • Develop critical thinking by identifying cause-and-effect relationships in medical texts. 

  • Strengthen your communication skills by practicing patient counseling, explaining diagnoses, and discussing treatment plans in realistic role-play scenarios. 

8

Level

Excel in Professional Communication 

  • Refine your expertise with terminology covering complex systems like the blood, lymphatic, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary, and reproductive systems. 

  • Master the art of interpreting medical language in health records. 

  • Participate in advanced role-play exercises that simulate real-world healthcare conversations. 

Take the Next Step

Wherever you’re starting from, our program is designed to help you succeed. With each level, you’ll grow your skills, build confidence, and get closer to your goals. Join us and start your journey today! 

If you’d like more information about our program, please email info@bei.edu. A member of our team will respond in your language within 1 business day. 

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  • The Texas Medical Center (TMC) is the world's largest life sciences destination, with 61 institutions, 106,000 employees, and over 160,000 daily visitors.

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  • Houston has over 20,000 healthcare and social assistance establishments, including 180 hospitals, 680 nursing and residential care facilities, and more than 13,000 ambulatory healthcare providers.

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  • Texas Children’s Hospital is internationally recognized for exceptional comprehensive care and trailblazing research.

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