Online Course: Medical Terminology 101 - The Language of Medicine

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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! 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 pursuing 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!

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

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.
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.
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.
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.
Lesson 5: The Cardiovascular System
The Cardiovascular System.
Lesson 6: The Digestive System
The Digestive System.
Lesson 7: The Lymphatic System
The Lymphatic System.
Lesson 8: The Musculoskeletal System
The Musculoskeletal System.
Lesson 9: The Nervous System
The Nervous System.
Lesson 10: The Respiratory System
The Respiratory System.
Lesson 11: The Skin and Sense Organs
The Skin and Sense Organs.
Lesson 12: Endocrine System, Urinary System
Let's study the Endocrine System and Urinary System.
Lesson 13: Male and Female Reproductive Systems
In-depth look of the Male and Female Reproductive Systems.
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.
Lesson 15: Final Exam
Final Exam

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Course Title: Medical Terminology 101

Course Number: 8900158

Languages: English - United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and other English speaking countries

Category:

Home > Health & Medicine > Medical Skills

Course Type: College Level

CEU Value: 1.8 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)

CEU Standard: Course Adheres to the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard

CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean, VA 22102.

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

Course URL: medterms.onlineclasses.com

Instructor: Cheryl Reinerio, RN, BC, MSN

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

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.
Define terms relating to the cardiovascular system.
Define terms relating to the digestive system.
Define terms relating to the lymphatic system.
Define terms relating to the musculoskeletal system.
Define terms relating to the nervous system.
Define terms relating to the respiratory system.
Define terms relating to the skin and sense organs.
Define terms relating to the endocrine system and urinary systems.
Define terms relating to the male and female reproductive systems, and
Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.

Why are you taking a medical terminology course?	Assignment	10
Quiz 1	Exam	100
Quiz 2	Exam	100
Lesson 3 Assignment	Assignment	5
Quiz 3	Exam	85
Quiz 4	Exam	100
Lesson 5 Assignment	Assignment	5
Quiz 5	Exam	14
Quiz 6	Exam	10
Lesson 7 Assignment	Assignment	5
Quiz 7	Exam	8
Quiz 8	Exam	8
Lesson 9 Assignment	Assignment	5
Quiz 9	Exam	10
Quiz 10	Exam	10
Lesson 11 Assignment	Assignment	5
Quiz 11	Exam	8
Quiz 12	Exam	11
Quiz 13 - Mid-Term Course Review	Exam	195
Quiz 14	Exam	90
Final Exam	Exam	84
Total Points:		868

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