Course Description
The Medical Terminology online program introduces elements of medical terminology, such as the etymology of words used to describe the human body. Students learn to apply proper terminology and spelling for major pathological conditions. This course identifies and explains the terms used for the integumentary, respiratory, nervous, reproductive, endocrine, urinary, digestive, lymphatic, hematic, immune, and musculoskeletal systems. It compares and contrasts the different body systems. Students define and describe the function of each system of the body.
In this section of the course, students will learn how to:
• Outline the origins of medical words.
• Describe the word parts used to construct medical terms.
• Demonstrate how terms are made plural.
• Recognize and define the prefixes used in medical terminology.
• Recognize and define the suffixes used in medical terminology.
• Summarize HIPAA and Allied Health professions.
The Body as a Whole
In this section of the course, students will learn how to:
• Identify and differentiate cells, tissues, organs, systems, and cavities; and explain their importance to the human body.
• Diagram and label the directional terms, planes, and the major regions of the body.
• Label on a diagram the planes and directional terms of the body.
• Recognize and define the medical terms related to the elements of the body.
• Define word parts related to body systems.
The Integumentary System
In this section of the course, students will learn how to:
• Diagram and label the three layers of the skin.
• Describe each gland of the skin and the secretion of each.
• Define the terms for skin, hair and nails.
• List proper terminology and spelling for the major pathological conditions of the integumentary system.
• Summarize the surgical terms for the skin, hair, and nails.
The Musculoskeletal System
In this section of the course, students will learn how to:
• Identify and describe the parts of the musculoskeletal system.
• Organize the bones by their location in the axial and appendicular skeleton.
• Recognize and define terms for body movement pertaining to the bones, joints, and muscles.
• Classify the terms related to the musculoskeletal system.
• Discuss terms related to diagnosis, clinical procedures of abnormalities, and conditions of the musculoskeletal system.
• Identify and explain the terms related to the muscles.
The Respiratory System
In this section of the course, students will learn how to:
• Locate and label the respiratory system and its parts.
• Explain the terms related to the upper and lower tracts of the respiratory system.
• Identify the terms applying to the larynx, trachea, and bronchi.
• Recognize and list the terms related to lungs, chest, and breathing.
• Interpret terms related to diagnosis and clinical procedures of the respiratory system.
• List and describe the common pharmacological agents for treating respiratory system disorders.
• Recognize and define the terms for the surgical procedures and repairs.
The Cardiovascular System
In this section of the course, students will learn how to:
• Diagram and label each part of the cardiovascular system.
• Describe and discuss coronary, pulmonary, systemic and fetal circulation as vessels of the cardiovascular system.
• Define the terms for each part of the cardiovascular system.
• List and summarize the diseases of the blood vessels, coronary artery, heart and lungs, including valve and congenital heart conditions.
• Describe the relationship between blood pressure and the circulatory system.
• Identify and list the definitions of each surgical term related to the cardiovascular system.
• Explain the significance and use of the medications for cardiovascular system disorders and treatments.
The Digestive System
In this section of the course, students will learn how to:
• Diagram and label the digestive system parts.
• Explain the process of digestion.
• Define the terms related to the mouth, throat, tongue, and esophagus.
• Diagram and label the parts of the oral cavity (mouth).
• Identify and explain the parts of the stomach and small intestine.
• List proper terminology and spelling for the parts of the digestive system.
• Diagram and label the parts of the large intestine, including the anus.
• Define the terms related to diagnosis and clinical procedures of the digestive system. • List and describe the purpose of the medications associated with digestive system disorders and treatments.
• List and summarize eating disorders and disorders of the stomach, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder.
• List and define the surgical terms and procedures of the digestive system.
The Urinary System
In this section of the course, students will learn how to:
• Discuss and label the parts of the urinary system.
• Differentiate between the ureter and the urethra.
• Diagram and label the parts of the urinary system.
• Compare and contrast drugs and the treatment plans associated with various urinary tract conditions.
• Explain the terms for each major pathological condition associated with the urinary system.
• List and define the surgical procedures and repair terms to the urinary system.
The Nervous System
In this section of the course, students will learn how to:
• Diagram and label the parts of the brain.
• Explain and define the parts and importance of the central nervous subsystem.
• Compare and contract the two peripheral nervous systems.
• Recognize and define terminology for the nervous system.
• Identify diseases and disorders of the nervous system.
• List and describe the terms used for the various tests given to detect malformations, disorders, or abnormalities of the nervous system.
• List and define the procedural and repair terms of the nervous system.
• Describe the function of the pharmacological treatments related to the nervous system.
The Endocrine System
In this section of the course, students will learn how to:
• Diagram and label the parts of the endocrine system.
• Explain the function of each gland in the endocrine system.
• List proper terminology and spelling for the root/combining forms of the terms for the endocrine system.
• List and describe the function or purpose of the hormone produced by each gland.
• Recognize and define the terms for pathological conditions of the endocrine system.
• Compare and contrast the drug class terms for treating disorders of the endocrine system.
The Sensory System
In this section of the course, students will learn how to:
• Diagram and label the parts of the eye.
• Recognize and define the terms for the eye.
• List terms related to the ear and hearing.
• List proper terminology and spelling for the sensory system.
• Select the appropriate drug class term associated with treating disorders of the sensory system and describe the drug's purpose.
• List and define disorders that affect eyesight and hearing.
The Hematic, Lymphatic and Immune Systems
In this section of the course, students will learn how to:
• Diagram and label the parts of the blood system.
• Define terms for blood cells and platelets.
• Report and employ terms used to reference pathological conditions of the blood.
• Define the terms related to diagnosis and clinical procedures of the blood system.
• Explain the six functions of the lymphatic system.
• Explain how the immune system operates.
• List and define the surgical procedures and repair terms to the lymphatic, hematic, and immune systems.
• Recognize and define the terms specific to antibiotics, antihistamines, and anticoagulants used for the lymphatic, hematic, and immune systems.
The Female Reproductive System
In this section of the course, students will learn how to:
• Diagram and label each part of the female reproductive system.
• List and define the root/combining forms for the terms related to the female reproductive system.
• Identify and discuss the terms related to menstruation, dictating female gender, pregnancy, and birth.
• Explain the terms for possible abnormalities, complications, or infections of the reproductive system.
• Recognize and define the surgical terms for procedures and/or repairs to the female reproductive system.
The Male Reproductive System
In this section of the course, students will learn how to:
• Diagram and label each part of the male reproductive system.
• List and define the root/combining forms for the terms related to the male reproductive system.
• Explain the terms for possible abnormalities, complications, or infections of the reproductive system.
• Recognize and define the terms for the male reproductive disorders and treatments.
• Recognize and define the terms and treatments for infertility and erectile dysfunction.
• Recognize and define the terms for procedures and/or repairs to the male reproductive system.
Review
In this section of the course, students will:
• Complete a review of key content covered in this course.
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Course Objectives
Learning Medical TerminologyIn this section of the course, students will learn how to:
• Outline the origins of medical words.
• Describe the word parts used to construct medical terms.
• Demonstrate how terms are made plural.
• Recognize and define the prefixes used in medical terminology.
• Recognize and define the suffixes used in medical terminology.
• Summarize HIPAA and Allied Health professions.
The Body as a Whole
In this section of the course, students will learn how to:
• Identify and differentiate cells, tissues, organs, systems, and cavities; and explain their importance to the human body.
• Diagram and label the directional terms, planes, and the major regions of the body.
• Label on a diagram the planes and directional terms of the body.
• Recognize and define the medical terms related to the elements of the body.
• Define word parts related to body systems.
The Integumentary System
In this section of the course, students will learn how to:
• Diagram and label the three layers of the skin.
• Describe each gland of the skin and the secretion of each.
• Define the terms for skin, hair and nails.
• List proper terminology and spelling for the major pathological conditions of the integumentary system.
• Summarize the surgical terms for the skin, hair, and nails.
The Musculoskeletal System
In this section of the course, students will learn how to:
• Identify and describe the parts of the musculoskeletal system.
• Organize the bones by their location in the axial and appendicular skeleton.
• Recognize and define terms for body movement pertaining to the bones, joints, and muscles.
• Classify the terms related to the musculoskeletal system.
• Discuss terms related to diagnosis, clinical procedures of abnormalities, and conditions of the musculoskeletal system.
• Identify and explain the terms related to the muscles.
The Respiratory System
In this section of the course, students will learn how to:
• Locate and label the respiratory system and its parts.
• Explain the terms related to the upper and lower tracts of the respiratory system.
• Identify the terms applying to the larynx, trachea, and bronchi.
• Recognize and list the terms related to lungs, chest, and breathing.
• Interpret terms related to diagnosis and clinical procedures of the respiratory system.
• List and describe the common pharmacological agents for treating respiratory system disorders.
• Recognize and define the terms for the surgical procedures and repairs.
The Cardiovascular System
In this section of the course, students will learn how to:
• Diagram and label each part of the cardiovascular system.
• Describe and discuss coronary, pulmonary, systemic and fetal circulation as vessels of the cardiovascular system.
• Define the terms for each part of the cardiovascular system.
• List and summarize the diseases of the blood vessels, coronary artery, heart and lungs, including valve and congenital heart conditions.
• Describe the relationship between blood pressure and the circulatory system.
• Identify and list the definitions of each surgical term related to the cardiovascular system.
• Explain the significance and use of the medications for cardiovascular system disorders and treatments.
The Digestive System
In this section of the course, students will learn how to:
• Diagram and label the digestive system parts.
• Explain the process of digestion.
• Define the terms related to the mouth, throat, tongue, and esophagus.
• Diagram and label the parts of the oral cavity (mouth).
• Identify and explain the parts of the stomach and small intestine.
• List proper terminology and spelling for the parts of the digestive system.
• Diagram and label the parts of the large intestine, including the anus.
• Define the terms related to diagnosis and clinical procedures of the digestive system. • List and describe the purpose of the medications associated with digestive system disorders and treatments.
• List and summarize eating disorders and disorders of the stomach, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder.
• List and define the surgical terms and procedures of the digestive system.
The Urinary System
In this section of the course, students will learn how to:
• Discuss and label the parts of the urinary system.
• Differentiate between the ureter and the urethra.
• Diagram and label the parts of the urinary system.
• Compare and contrast drugs and the treatment plans associated with various urinary tract conditions.
• Explain the terms for each major pathological condition associated with the urinary system.
• List and define the surgical procedures and repair terms to the urinary system.
The Nervous System
In this section of the course, students will learn how to:
• Diagram and label the parts of the brain.
• Explain and define the parts and importance of the central nervous subsystem.
• Compare and contract the two peripheral nervous systems.
• Recognize and define terminology for the nervous system.
• Identify diseases and disorders of the nervous system.
• List and describe the terms used for the various tests given to detect malformations, disorders, or abnormalities of the nervous system.
• List and define the procedural and repair terms of the nervous system.
• Describe the function of the pharmacological treatments related to the nervous system.
The Endocrine System
In this section of the course, students will learn how to:
• Diagram and label the parts of the endocrine system.
• Explain the function of each gland in the endocrine system.
• List proper terminology and spelling for the root/combining forms of the terms for the endocrine system.
• List and describe the function or purpose of the hormone produced by each gland.
• Recognize and define the terms for pathological conditions of the endocrine system.
• Compare and contrast the drug class terms for treating disorders of the endocrine system.
The Sensory System
In this section of the course, students will learn how to:
• Diagram and label the parts of the eye.
• Recognize and define the terms for the eye.
• List terms related to the ear and hearing.
• List proper terminology and spelling for the sensory system.
• Select the appropriate drug class term associated with treating disorders of the sensory system and describe the drug's purpose.
• List and define disorders that affect eyesight and hearing.
The Hematic, Lymphatic and Immune Systems
In this section of the course, students will learn how to:
• Diagram and label the parts of the blood system.
• Define terms for blood cells and platelets.
• Report and employ terms used to reference pathological conditions of the blood.
• Define the terms related to diagnosis and clinical procedures of the blood system.
• Explain the six functions of the lymphatic system.
• Explain how the immune system operates.
• List and define the surgical procedures and repair terms to the lymphatic, hematic, and immune systems.
• Recognize and define the terms specific to antibiotics, antihistamines, and anticoagulants used for the lymphatic, hematic, and immune systems.
The Female Reproductive System
In this section of the course, students will learn how to:
• Diagram and label each part of the female reproductive system.
• List and define the root/combining forms for the terms related to the female reproductive system.
• Identify and discuss the terms related to menstruation, dictating female gender, pregnancy, and birth.
• Explain the terms for possible abnormalities, complications, or infections of the reproductive system.
• Recognize and define the surgical terms for procedures and/or repairs to the female reproductive system.
The Male Reproductive System
In this section of the course, students will learn how to:
• Diagram and label each part of the male reproductive system.
• List and define the root/combining forms for the terms related to the male reproductive system.
• Explain the terms for possible abnormalities, complications, or infections of the reproductive system.
• Recognize and define the terms for the male reproductive disorders and treatments.
• Recognize and define the terms and treatments for infertility and erectile dysfunction.
• Recognize and define the terms for procedures and/or repairs to the male reproductive system.
Review
In this section of the course, students will:
• Complete a review of key content covered in this course.
Course Outline
I. Learning Medical Terminology
A. History
B. Forming Medical Words
C. Prefixes
D. Suffixes
E. Legal and Ethical Issues
II. The Body as a Whole
A. Body Structure and Organization
B. Directional Terms, Planes and Regions
C. Terminology Presentation
D. Terminology Application
III. The Integumentary System
A. Structure and Function
B. Diagnostic, Procedural, and Lab Terms
C. Symptoms, Abnormalities, and Conditions
D. Combining Forms
E. Surgical Terms
IV. The Musculoskeletal System
A. Structure and Function
B. Terminology Presentation
C. Terminology Application
D. Symptoms, Abnormalities, and Conditions
E. Pharmacological Terms
V. The Respiratory System
A. Structure and Function
B. Terminology Presentation
C. Terminology Application
D. Diagnostic, Procedural, and Lab Terms
E. Pharmacological Terms
F. Surgical Terms
VI. The Cardiovascular System
A. Structure and Function
B. Terminology Presentation
C. Terminology Application
D. Pathological Terms
E. Diagnostic, Procedural, and Lab Terms
F. Surgical Terms
G. Pharmacological Terms
VII. The Digestive System
A. Structure and Function
B. Terminology Presentation
C. Terminology Application
D. Diagnosis and Clinical Procedure
E. Pharmacological Terms
F. Surgical Terms
VIII. The Urinary System
A. Structure and Function
B. Terminology Presentation
C. Terminology Application
D. Disorders and Conditions
E. Pathological Terms
F. Surgical Terms
IX. The Nervous System
A. Structure and Function
B. Terminology Presentation
C. Terminology Application
D. Diagnostic Procedural and Lab Terms
E. Surgical Terms
F. Pharmacological Terms
X. The Endocrine System
A. Structure and Function
B. Terminology Presentation
C. Terminology Application
D. Pathological Terms
E. Pharmacological Terms
XI. The Sensory System
A. Structure and Function
B. Terminology Presentation
C. Terminology Application
D. Surgical Terms and Procedures of the Eyes
XII. The Hematic, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems
A. Structure and Function
B. Terminology Presentation
C. Terminology Application
D. Diagnostic, Procedural, and Lab Terms
E. Lymphatic System Terminology
F. Immune System Terminology
G. Surgical Terms
H. Pharmacological Terms
XIII. The Female Reproductive System
A. Structure and Function
B. Terminology Presentation
C. Terminology Application
D. Disorders and Conditions
E. Surgical Terms
XIV. The Male Reproductive System
A. Structure and Function
B. Terminology Presentation
C. Terminology Application
D. Pathological Terms
E. Surgical Terms
XV. Review
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A. History
B. Forming Medical Words
C. Prefixes
D. Suffixes
E. Legal and Ethical Issues
II. The Body as a Whole
A. Body Structure and Organization
B. Directional Terms, Planes and Regions
C. Terminology Presentation
D. Terminology Application
III. The Integumentary System
A. Structure and Function
B. Diagnostic, Procedural, and Lab Terms
C. Symptoms, Abnormalities, and Conditions
D. Combining Forms
E. Surgical Terms
IV. The Musculoskeletal System
A. Structure and Function
B. Terminology Presentation
C. Terminology Application
D. Symptoms, Abnormalities, and Conditions
E. Pharmacological Terms
V. The Respiratory System
A. Structure and Function
B. Terminology Presentation
C. Terminology Application
D. Diagnostic, Procedural, and Lab Terms
E. Pharmacological Terms
F. Surgical Terms
VI. The Cardiovascular System
A. Structure and Function
B. Terminology Presentation
C. Terminology Application
D. Pathological Terms
E. Diagnostic, Procedural, and Lab Terms
F. Surgical Terms
G. Pharmacological Terms
VII. The Digestive System
A. Structure and Function
B. Terminology Presentation
C. Terminology Application
D. Diagnosis and Clinical Procedure
E. Pharmacological Terms
F. Surgical Terms
VIII. The Urinary System
A. Structure and Function
B. Terminology Presentation
C. Terminology Application
D. Disorders and Conditions
E. Pathological Terms
F. Surgical Terms
IX. The Nervous System
A. Structure and Function
B. Terminology Presentation
C. Terminology Application
D. Diagnostic Procedural and Lab Terms
E. Surgical Terms
F. Pharmacological Terms
X. The Endocrine System
A. Structure and Function
B. Terminology Presentation
C. Terminology Application
D. Pathological Terms
E. Pharmacological Terms
XI. The Sensory System
A. Structure and Function
B. Terminology Presentation
C. Terminology Application
D. Surgical Terms and Procedures of the Eyes
XII. The Hematic, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems
A. Structure and Function
B. Terminology Presentation
C. Terminology Application
D. Diagnostic, Procedural, and Lab Terms
E. Lymphatic System Terminology
F. Immune System Terminology
G. Surgical Terms
H. Pharmacological Terms
XIII. The Female Reproductive System
A. Structure and Function
B. Terminology Presentation
C. Terminology Application
D. Disorders and Conditions
E. Surgical Terms
XIV. The Male Reproductive System
A. Structure and Function
B. Terminology Presentation
C. Terminology Application
D. Pathological Terms
E. Surgical Terms
XV. Review
More Information
| Language | English |
| Course Length | 60.00 hours |
| Duration of Access | When you register for a course, you are given an initial 180 days to complete the course. If you need more time, extensions are available. |
| Instructor | Carline Dalgleish |
| Vendor | Gatlin Education |
| Prerequisites/Audience | There are no specific prerequisites for this program other than basic computer skills and an internet connection. The intended audience for this program is anyone who needs a deeper understanding of Medical Terminology. |
| Requirements/Materials Included | This program can only be taken from an IBM compatible PC with Windows 98E or later and Internet Explorer 6.0 or later. Students should have a high speed internet connection along with emailing capabilities. GES will provide the required textbook for this program, Medical Language for Modern Health Care. |
Price: $ 595.00 (USD)
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