Ep062 Understanding Medical Terminology in First Aid

2025-05-30

Ever feel like first aid terms sound like a foreign language? That’s because, technically… they are! In this episode, we unpack the basics of medical terminology—breaking down how words are built using prefixes, root words, and suffixes. From “hypoglycemia” to “cyanosis,” knowing how to decode these terms can give first aiders an edge when it comes to understanding conditions and communicating clearly. We also explain why learning the language of first aid is more than just clever—i...

Ever feel like first aid terms sound like a foreign language? That’s because, technically… they are!

In this episode, we unpack the basics of medical terminology—breaking down how words are built using prefixes, root words, and suffixes. From “hypoglycemia” to “cyanosis,” knowing how to decode these terms can give first aiders an edge when it comes to understanding conditions and communicating clearly.

We also explain why learning the language of first aid is more than just clever—it’s essential.

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