AUT - Certificate in Medical Terminology
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Certificate in Medical Terminology
Programme Code: AK3683
Paper code: 554441/01 (commences 4 March 2013)
Paper code: 554441/02 (commences 22 July 2013)
Duration: One year – 4 assessments
Course Cost*: $645.00 Domestic, $775.00 International
This programme can be completed either online or via hard copy.
Please follow the application process below, online applications are not available for this programme.
A self-directed, one year distance learning programme. The majority of students undertaking this course are already in, or looking to gain employment in the health care arena, e.g. hospitals (medical records, ward clerks, typists, clinic receptions), doctors surgeries, radiology departments, allied health surgeries or insurance companies (underwriters).
The course covers the structure of medical terms & definition of components, followed by units for each body system with terms related to anatomy & physiology, diseases, investigations & procedures and pharmacology. It includes expansion of abbreviations used in New Zealand health records.
* For international students some additional fees may apply, please click here for more information.
How to apply
Domestic applicants
- Download and complete the 2013 Application Form for Domestic Students (4 page enrolment form)
International applicants
- Download and complete the 2013 Application Form for International Students (4 page enrolment form)
Please follow the instructions on the form and return to the address advised.
Please note that online enrolment is not available for the AK3683 Certificate in Medical Terminology Programme.
For more information on the Certificate in Medical Terminology or an enrolment form, please contact:
Aya Nakamura
Short Course Coordinator
(09) 921 9999 ext 7503
medterminfo@aut.ac.nz
Jane Hall
Short Course Manager
(09) 921 9152
medterminfo@aut.ac.nz
If you have any questions regarding completing the enrolment form please contact Aya Nakamura ph: 921 9999 ext 7503 or email medterminfo@aut.ac.nz
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