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Learn and recognize word roots, prefixes, and suffixes used in medical language today. Learn how to combine words to create meaningful medical conditions as well as comprehend their definition and know the correct spelling. In this medical terminology course, we'll cover medical terms related to all major body systems, including: muscular system, skeletal system, respiratory system, circulatory system, digestive system, reproductive system, and urinary system. Whether are new to the medical profession, or you just need a refresher class, this medical terminology course is for you!  Course Description This medical terminology course covers the basic knowledge and understanding of medical language and terminology used by health care professionals everywhere. If you're interested in pursing a health and science career requiring the ability to communicate with physicians, dentists, or other medical professionals, this class will meet all your needs.
In easy to read lessons, you'll find our compact format will not only give you a solid foundation in medical language, but can be completed in less than 25 days! You will analyze individual word parts such as prefixes, suffixes and word roots, along with learning body system dynamics, basic medical language, body orientation, health, wellness, and disease terms. You will learn the basic components of medical terminology as it relates to each body system plus the instruments used in assessment will also be reviewed. So if you're planning on pursing a career in medical transcription, medical billing or medical coding, physician's secretary or medical support staff, or you just need a review or extra tutoring for your anatomy and physiology classes, or maybe you want a jump start in the medical field before starting college; or perhaps you're just interested in learning the latest in medical language--you can begin today--enroll right now! Course Lessons |  | Lesson 1: Medical BasicsThis lesson will identify basic body systems, medical terms, and vital signs; distinguish between symptoms and disease; determine the specialty of care by identifying the meaning of the word root and much more. | Lesson 2: Basic Word Roots, Prefixes, and SuffixesThis lesson will define word roots, prefixes, and suffixes; provide an understanding of how to analyze and construct medical terms from their component part and much more. | Lesson 3: Human Body OrientationThis lesson will define anatomy and physiology, recognize anatomic position, familiarize students with planes of the body, equip students with the ability to locate parts of the body based on the descriptive orientation terms, and much more. | Lesson 4: The Human Body in Health and DiseaseThis lesson will recognize terms related to the pathology of cells, tissues, and glands; types of disease, and modes of disease transmission; recognize different medical specialties and specialists; and much more. | Lesson 5: The Cardiovascular SystemThe Cardiovascular System. | Lesson 6: The Digestive SystemThe Digestive System. | Lesson 7: The Lymphatic SystemThe Lymphatic System. | Lesson 8: The Musculoskeletal SystemThe Musculoskeletal System. | Lesson 9: The Nervous SystemThe Nervous System. | Lesson 10: The Respiratory SystemThe Respiratory System. | Lesson 11: The Skin and Sense OrgansThe Skin and Sense Organs. | Lesson 12: Endocrine System, Urinary SystemLet's study the Endocrine System and Urinary System. | Lesson 13: Male and Female Reproductive SystemsIn-depth look of the Male and Female Reproductive Systems. | Lesson 14: Examination and InstrumentationThis lesson will describe the techniques of inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation; and identify and understand various instruments utilized in a physical examination as they relate to specific body parts. | Lesson 15: Final ExamFinal Exam |
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| | Additional Information about Medical Terminology 101 | Course Title | : | Medical Terminology 101 | | CEU Value | : | | | Course Number | : | 30445 | | Course Type | : | College Level | | Course URL | : | | | Course Rating | : |  | | Instructor | : | | | Syllabus | : | | | Grading Policy | : | Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to successfully complete this course | | Assessment Method | : | Lesson assignments and review exams | | Course Review | : | | | Duration | : | Continuous: Enroll anytime! | | Requirements | : | View Technical Requirements | | Course Fee | : | Basic Course: $45 | | | | |
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