Understanding Medical Terminology

In this 12-hr micro-credential, learners will discover anatomy and physiology medical terminology, proper pronunciation, word structure, word analysis, and word part guidelines for each anatomical system.

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Micro-credential Overview

In this 12-hr micro-credential, learners will discover how to use anatomy and physiology medical terminology and proper pronunciation, word structure, word analysis, and word part guidelines for each anatomical system. Learners will explore how to pronounce common prefixes and suffixes, and combining forms and meanings for each anatomical system.

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You will have access to the course for 90 days to work through the content.

Curriculum

1. Before we begin...
2. Welcome and Micro-credential Information
3. Navigation
4. Modes of Learning
5. Learning Outcomes
1. Lesson 1: Modes of Learning
2. Lesson 1: Module Learning Objectives
3. Lesson 1: Medical Terminology - Basic Word Structure
4. Lesson 1: Basic Word Structure - Word Analysis
5. Lesson 1: Word Part Guidelines
6. Lesson 1: Word Analysis – Break it Down
7. Lesson 1: Word Analysis – Break it Down
8. Lesson 1: Word Analysis - Break it Down
9. Knowledge Check
10. Lesson 1: Word Analysis – Combining Forms
11. Lesson 1: Word Analysis - Combining Forms
12. Knowledge Check
13. Lesson 1: Word Analysis - Prefix
14. Lesson 1: Word Analysis - Prefix
15. Lesson 1: Word Analysis - Prefix
16. Lesson 1: Suffixes
17. Lesson 1: Suffixes Related to Pathology/Diagnostics
18. Lesson 1: Suffixes
19. Lesson 1: Suffixes Related to Procedures
20. Lesson 1: Suffixes Related to Double “R” Suffixes
21. Lesson 1: Suffix as Noun Endings and Suffixes Meaning "Pertaining To"
22. Lesson 1: Prefixes
23. Knowledge Check
24. Looks Alike, Sounds Alike…
25. Medical Language within Anatomy and Physiology
26. Pronunciation
27. Lesson Summary
28. Discussion: Introduction to Medical Terminology
29. Lesson 1 Quiz
1. Lesson 2: Overview
2. Lesson 2: Module Learning Objectives
3. The Levels of Organization
4. The Organ Systems
5. Anatomical Position
6. Directional Terms
7. Body Cavities
8. Knowledge Check
9. Body Planes
10. Knowledge Check
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11. Knowledge Check
12. Lesson 2: The Dorsal Cavity
13. Lesson 2: The Ventral Cavity
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14. Lesson 2: Regions of the Thorax
15. Lesson 2: Quadrants of the Abdomen
16. Knowledge Check
17. Lesson 2: Membranes of the Anterior Body Cavity
18. The Tissue Membranes
19. The Serous Membranes
20. Nervous Tissue and Muscle Tissue
21. Connective Tissue and Membranes
22. Epithelial Tissue and Membranes
23. Body Systems
24. Lesson Summary
25. Discussion: Anatomy and Physiology
26. Lesson 2 Quiz
1. Lesson 3: Overview
2. Lesson 3: Learning Objectives
3. Lesson 3: The Skeletal System
4. Lesson 3: The Skeletal System - Prefixes and Suffixes
5. Lesson 3: What Does the Skeletal System Consist Of?
6. Lesson 3: The Axial Skeleton
7. Lesson 3: The Cranium
8. Lesson 3: The Vertebral Column and Sections of the Vertebrae
9. Lesson 3: The Bones of the Thoracic Cavity
10. Lesson 3: The Appendicular Skeleton
11. Lesson 3: The Appendicular Skeleton
12. Lesson 3: Learner Knowledge Check
13. Lesson 3: Answers
14. Lesson 3: The Skeletal System in Relation The Joints
15. Lesson 3: Common Diseases and Disorders
16. Lesson 3: Common Fractures
17. Lesson 3: Common Diagnostic Procedures and Laboratory Tests
18. Lesson 3: Treatment Procedures
19. Lesson 3: Skeletal System Medical Terms
20. Lesson 3: Summary
21. Lesson 3: Quiz
1. Lesson 4: Overview
2. Lesson 4: Learning Objectives
3. Three Types of Muscle Tissues
4. Muscular System - Prefixes
5. Muscular System - Suffixes
6. Functions of the Muscle System
7. Naming Muscles
8. Common Diseases and Disorders of the Muscle System
9. Diagnostic Procedures and Laboratory Tests Pertaining to the Muscular System
10. Medical Terminology for the Muscular System
11. Lesson 4: Summary
12. Lesson 4 Quiz
1. Lesson 5: Overview
2. Lesson 5: Learning Objectives
3. The Nervous System
4. The Nervous System - Combining Forms
5. The Nervous System - Prefixes
6. The Nervous System - Suffixes
7. The Anatomy and Physiology of the Nervous System
8. The Nervous System
9. Common Disorders and Diseases of the Nervous System
10. Medical Terminology for the Nervous System
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11. Lesson 5: Summary
12. Discussion: Reflection
13. Lesson 5 Quiz
1. Lesson 6: Overview
2. Lesson 6: Learning Objectives
3. Lesson 6: The Sensory Systems
4. Lesson 6: The Sensory System - Combining Forms
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5. Lesson 6: Learner Knowledge Check
6. Lesson 6: The Sensory Organs - Prefixes
7. Lesson 6: The Sensory Organs - Suffixes
8. Lesson 6: The Sensory Organs - The Ear
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9. Lesson 6: The Sensory Organs - The Tongue and The Nose
10. Lesson 6: The Sensory Organs - The Eyes
11. Lesson 6: Common Diseases and Disorders of the Sensory Organs
12. Lesson 6: Medical Terminology of the Sensory Organs
13. Lesson 6: Summary
14. Lesson 6 Quiz
1. Lesson 7: Overview
2. Lesson 7: Learning objective
3. Lesson 7: Integumentary System
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4. Lesson 7: Self check
5. Lesson 7: Knowledge Check
6. Lesson 7: Integumentary System - Prefixes and Suffixes
7. Lesson 7: The Anatomy of the Skin
8. Lesson 7: Function of the Integumentary System
9. Lesson 7: Accessory Structures
10. Lesson 7: Accessory Structures
11. Lesson 7: Common Disease and Disorders of the Integumentary System
12. Lesson 7: Medical Terminology of the Integumentary System
13. Lesson 7: Summary
14. Lesson 7: Quiz
1. Overview
2. Learning Objectives
3. Respiratory System
4. Respiratory System - Prefixes
5. Respiratory System - Suffixes
6. Anatomy of the Respiratory System I
7. Anatomy of the Respiratory System II
8. Pathology of the Respiratory System
9. Common Diseases and Conditions of the Respiratory System
10. Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures
11. Treatment Procedures
12. Medical Terminology of the Respiratory System
13. Lesson Summary
14. Discussion: Reflection
15. Lesson 8 Quiz
1. Overview
2. Lesson 9: Learning Objectives
3. Cardiovascular System
4. The Cardiovascular System
5. The Cardiovascular System - Prefixes
6. The Cardiovascular System - Suffixes
7. The Cardiovascular System
8. The Internal Structure of the Heart
9. The Circulatory System
10. Anatomy and Pathology of the Circulatory System
11. Anatomy of Blood
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12. Common Diseases and Disorders of the Cardiovascular and Circulatory System
13. Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures
14. Treatment Procedures
15. Lesson Summary
16. Discussion: Cardiovascular
17. Lesson 9 Quiz
1. Lesson 10: Overview
2. Lesson 10: Learning Objectives
3. Lesson 10: The Lymphatic System
4. Lesson 10: The Lymphatic System
5. Lesson 10: The Lymphatic System - Combining Forms
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6. Lesson 10: The Lymphatic System - Suffixes
7. Lesson 10: Knowledge Check
8. Lesson 10: Anatomy and Pathology of The Lymphatic System
9. Lesson 10: Knowledge Check
10. Lesson 10: Common Diseases and Disorders of the Lymphatic System
11. Lesson 10: Vital Signs
12. Lesson 10: Summary
13. Lesson 10 Quiz
1. Lesson 11: Overview
2. Lesson 11: Learning Objectives
3. Lesson 11: The Digestive System
4. Lesson 11: The Digestive System - Continued
5. Lesson 11: The Digestive System - Combining Forms
6. Lesson 11: Digestive System - Prefixes
7. Lesson 11: Digestive System - Suffixes
8. Lesson 11: The Anatomy and Pathology of the Digestive System
9. Lesson 11: Anatomy and Pathology of the Digestive System
10. Lesson 11: Accessory Organs to Digestion
11. Lesson 11: Anatomy and Pathology of the Digestive System
12. Lesson 11: Anatomy and Pathology of the Digestive System
13. Lesson 11: Common Disease and Disorders of the Digestive System
14. Lesson 11: Laboratory Tests and Diagnostics
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15. Lesson 11: Treatment Procedures
16. Lesson 11: Summary
17. Lesson 11 Quiz
1. Lesson 12: Overview
2. Lesson 12: Learning Objectives
3. Lesson 12: The Endocrine System
4. Lesson 12: The Endocrine System - Combining Forms
5. Lesson 12: The Endocrine System - Prefixes and Suffixes
6. Lesson 12: The Anatomy of the Endocrine Systems
7. Lesson 12: The Anatomy and Physiology of the Endocrine System
8. Lesson 12: The Anatomy of the Endocrine System
9. Lesson 12: Common Disorders and Diseases of the Endocrine System
10. Lesson 12: Laboratory Tests and Diagnostics
11. Lesson 12: Summary
12. Discussion: Reflection
13. Lesson 12: Quiz
1. Lesson 13: Overview
2. Lesson 13: Learning Objectives
3. Female Reproductive System
4. The Female Reproductive System - Combining Forms
5. Female Reproductive System - Prefixes
6. Female Reproductive System - Suffixes
7. The Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Reproductive System
8. The Male Reproductive System
9. The Male Reproductive System - Combining Forms
10. Male Reproductive System - Prefixes
11. Male Reproductive System - Suffixes
12. The Male Reproductive System
13. Lesson Summary
14. Lesson 13 Quiz
1. Lesson 14: Overview
2. Lesson 14: Learning Objectives
3. Lesson 14: The Urinary System
4. Lesson 14: The Urinary System - Combining Forms
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5. Lesson 14: Urinary System - Prefixes
6. Lesson 14: Urinary System - Suffixes
7. Lesson 14: Urinary Suffixes - Knowledge Check
8. Lesson 14: The Anatomy and Physiology of the Urinary System
9. Lesson 14: The Anatomy and Physiology of the Urinary System
10. Lesson 14: The Anatomy and Physiology of the Urinary System
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11. Lesson 14: Common Disorders and Diseases of the Urinary System
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12. Lesson 14: Laboratory Tests and Diagnostics
13. Lesson 14: Treatments
14. Lesson 14: Summary
15. Lesson 14 Quiz
1. Medical Specialists and Case Reports
2. Medical Specialists
3. Lesson 15: Review
4. Lesson 15: Medical Abbreviations
5. Lesson 15: Medical Abbreviations Continued
6. Lesson 15: Final Quiz
7. Discussion Forum: Reflection
1. Summary
2. You're Almost Done
3. Before you go...
4. References Used to Develop This Course

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Detailed guide to medical terminology

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This course is well prepared.One can have a quick review of the terms and systems with great understanding without even touching any book and without getting...

This course is well prepared.One can have a quick review of the terms and systems with great understanding without even touching any book and without getting bore.Learned alot from this .

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Welcome to the micro-credential!

Lesson 1: Introduction to Medical Terminology

Lesson 2: Anatomy and Physiology

Lesson 3: Skeletal System

Lesson 4: Muscular System

Lesson 5: Nervous System

Lesson 6: Sensory Organs

Lesson 7: Integumentary System

Lesson 8: Respiratory System

Lesson 9: Cardiovascular System

Lesson 10: The Lymphatic System

Lesson 11: The Digestive System

Lesson 12: Endocrine System

Lesson 13: Reproductive Systems

Lesson 14: Urinary System

Lesson 15: Medical Specialists and Case Reports

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