Medical Terminology 101

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15

Lessons
21

Exams &
Assignments
18

Hours
average time
1.8

CEUs
24,813

Students
have taken this course

Course Description

This medical terminology course covers the medical language and terminology used by health care professionals everywhere.

If you're interested in pursuing 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 review lessons, you'll find our user-friendly format will not only give you a solid foundation in medical language, but can be completed in less than 25 days. Through well-written and concise rich text, pictures, diagrams, HD Video, and interactive assignments and exams, this course teaches you how to analyze individual medical word parts such as prefixes, suffixes and word roots. This course also covers body system dynamics, 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 as well as the instruments used in assessment.

This course is ideal if you are...

working with doctors, nurses, or other medical personnel
interested in pursuing a career in medical transcription, medical billing or medical coding
looking to become a physician's secretary or medical support staff
need a review or extra tutoring for your anatomy and physiology classes
want a jump start in the medical field before starting college
interested in learning the latest in medical language

You can begin today--enroll right now!

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!

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Course Lessons

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Lesson 1: Medical Basics

This 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. 101 Total Points

Lesson 1 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: optional-WordSearch-Activity-7050.pdf
Review Video: Intro to Structure and Function of the Body
Complete Assignment: Why are you taking a medical terminology course?
Complete: Quiz 1

Lesson 2: Basic Word Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes

This 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. 100 Total Points

Lesson 2 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: optional-WordSearch-Activity-7051.pdf
Review Article: Online Medical Dictionary
Review 3 Videos: Medical Terminology Basics; Medical Terms: Roots, prefixes, suffixes; Medical Terminology I
Take Poll: Health Careers
Complete: Quiz 2

Lesson 3: Human Body Orientation

This 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. 90 Total Points

Lesson 3 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: optional-WordSearch-Activity-7052.pdf
Review Article: Anatomy and Physiology
Review 2 Videos: The Human Body: An Orientation; A and P I: Orientation
Complete: Lesson 3 Assignment
Complete: Quiz 3

Lesson 4: The Human Body in Health and Disease

This 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. 100 Total Points

Lesson 4 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: optional-WordSearch-Activity-7053.pdf
Review Video: Mechanisms of Disease
Complete: Quiz 4

Lesson 5: The Cardiovascular System

The Cardiovascular System. 19 Total Points

Lesson 5 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: optional-WordSearch-Activity-7054.pdf
Review Article: The Cardiovascular System
Review 3 Videos: Human Circulatory System; Cardiovascular System 1, Heart, Structure and Function; Heart Structure and Circulation
Complete: Lesson 5 Assignment
Complete: Quiz 5

Lesson 6: The Digestive System

The Digestive System. 10 Total Points

Lesson 6 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: optional-WordSearch-Activity-7055.pdf
Review 2 Articles: The Digestive System; Glossary
Complete: Quiz 6

Lesson 7: The Lymphatic System

The Lymphatic System. 13 Total Points

Lesson 7 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: optional-WordSearch-Activity-7056.pdf
Review Article: Symptom Checker
Complete: Lesson 7 Assignment
Complete: Quiz 7

Lesson 8: The Musculoskeletal System

The Musculoskeletal System. 8 Total Points

Lesson 8 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: optional-WordSearch-Activity-7057.pdf
Review 2 Videos: The Musculoskeletal System; Biology Video: Learn about Human Skeleton
Complete: Quiz 8

Lesson 9: The Nervous System

The Nervous System. 15 Total Points

Lesson 9 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: optional-WordSearch-Activity-7058.pdf
Review 2 Videos: The Nervous System; Nervous System/Neural Tissue: Anatomy and Physiology Help
Complete: Lesson 9 Assignment
Complete: Quiz 9

Lesson 10: The Respiratory System

The Respiratory System. 10 Total Points

Lesson 10 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: optional-WordSearch-Activity-7059.pdf
Review 3 Videos: Respiratory System - Overview; Respiratory Anatomy; The Respiratory System
Complete: Quiz 10

Lesson 11: The Skin and Sense Organs

The Skin and Sense Organs. 13 Total Points

Lesson 11 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: optional-WordSearch-Activity-7060.pdf
Review Article: Human Sense Organs
Review Video: What is skin? The layers of human skin
Complete: Lesson 11 Assignment
Complete: Quiz 11

Lesson 12: Endocrine System, Urinary System

Let's study the Endocrine System and Urinary System. 11 Total Points

Lesson 12 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: optional-WordSearch-Activity-7061.pdf
Review Article: MedlinePlus: Endocrine System
Review 2 Videos: The Endocrine System; Endocrinology - Overview
Complete: Quiz 12

Lesson 13: Male and Female Reproductive Systems

In-depth look of the Male and Female Reproductive Systems. 195 Total Points

Lesson 13 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: optional-WordSearch-Activity-7062.pdf
Review 2 Videos: Learn About the Male and female Reproductive Systems; Welcome to the Reproductive System
Complete: Quiz 13 - Mid-Term Course Review

Lesson 14: Examination and Instrumentation

This 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. 90 Total Points

Lesson 14 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: optional-WordSearch-Activity-7063.pdf
Complete: Quiz 14

Lesson 15: Final Exam

Final Exam 84 Total Points

Take Poll: Your Opinion Matters: Course Rating
Take Survey: Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)
Complete: Final Exam

859

Total Course Points

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

Define and recognize basic word roots, prefixes, and suffixes.
Describe human body orientation.
Describe the human body in health and disease.
Recognize and define terms relating to the cardiovascular system.
Recognize and define terms relating to the digestive system.
Recognize and define terms relating to the lymphatic system.
Recognize and define terms relating to the musculoskeletal system.
Recognize and define terms relating to the nervous system.
Recognize and define terms relating to the respiratory system.
Recognize and define terms relating to the skin and sense organs.
Recognize and define terms relating to the endocrine system and urinary systems.
Recognize and define terms relating to the male and female reproductive systems, and
Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.

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Course Title: Medical Terminology 101

Course Number: 8900158

Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries

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UniversalClass.com > Health & Medicine > Medical Terminology Courses

Course Type: College Level (Self-Paced, Online Class)

CEU Value: 1.8 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)

CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).

Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.

Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams

Instructor: Cheryl Reinerio, RN, BC, MSN

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Course Fee: $50.00 (no CEU Certification) || with Online CEU Certification: $75.00

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