Medical Terminology for Midwives

Core Competencies Covered

  • Obstetric and gynecologic terminology
  • Neonatal and reproductive terminology
  • Anatomical and physiologic terminology
  • Laboratory and diagnostic terminology
  • Pharmacologic terminology
  • Standard medical abbreviations
  • Clinical communication and documentation

Skills Introduced, Practiced & Initially Verified

  • Interpret common medical terminology and abbreviations
  • Construct and interpret medical terms
  • Use appropriate terminology when communicating clinical findings
  • Translate medical terminology into understandable client education
  • Accurately document findings using appropriate professional terminology

Professional Standards Alignment
MEAC/NARM: 1.37–1.39; foundational knowledge supporting NARM clinical domains
Additional Alignment: MANA communication and documentation competencies
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