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Learning Medical Terminology |
- History
- Forming Medical Words
- Prefixes
- Suffixes
- Legal and Ethical Issues
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- Outline the origins and history 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.
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The Body as a Whole |
- Body Structure and Organization
- Directional Terms, Planes, and Regions
- Terminology Presentation
- Terminology Application
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- 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.
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The Integumentary System |
- Structure and Function
- Diagnostic, Procedural, Pathological, Surgical and Lab Terms
- Terminology Presentation
- Terminology Application
- Symptoms, Abnormalities, and Conditions
- Pharmacological Terms and Agents
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- 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.
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The Musculoskeletal System |
- Structure and Function
- Diagnostic, Procedural, Pathological, Surgical and Lab Terms
- Terminology Presentation
- Terminology Application
- Symptoms, Abnormalities, and Conditions
- Pharmacological Terms and Agents
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- 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.
- Identify and explain the terms related to the muscles.
- Discuss terms related to diagnosis, clinical procedures of abnormalities, and conditions of the musculoskeletal system.
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The Nervous System |
- Structure and Function
- Diagnostic, Procedural, Pathological, Surgical and Lab Terms
- Terminology Presentation
- Terminology Application
- Symptoms, Abnormalities, and Conditions
- Pharmacological Terms and Agents
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- Diagram and label the parts of the brain.
- Explain and define the parts and importance of the central nervous subsystem.
- Compare and contrast the two peripheral nervous systems.
- Recognize and define the terminology for the nervous system.
- Identify diseases and disorders of the nervous system.
- List and describe 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.
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The Sensory System |
- Structure and Function
- Diagnostic, Procedural, Pathological, Surgical and Lab Terms
- Terminology Presentation
- Terminology Application
- Symptoms, Abnormalities, and Conditions
- Pharmacological Terms and Agents
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- 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.
- List and define disorders that affect eyesight and hearing.
- Select the appropriate drug class term associated with treating disorders of the sensory system and describe the drug's purpose.
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The Endocrine System |
- Structure and Function
- Diagnostic, Procedural, Pathological, Surgical and Lab Terms
- Terminology Presentation
- Terminology Application
- Symptoms, Abnormalities, and Conditions
- Pharmacological Terms and Agents
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- Diagram and label the parts of the endocrine system.
- Explain the function of each gland in the endocrine system.
- List and describe the function or purpose of the hormone produced by each gland.
- List proper terminology and spelling for the root/combining forms of the terms for the endocrine system.
- Recognize and define the terms for the pathological conditions of the endocrine system.
- Compare and contrast the drug class terms for treating disorders of the endocrine system.
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The Lymphatic, Hematic, and Immune Systems |
- Structure and Function
- Diagnostic, Procedural, Pathological, Surgical and Lab Terms
- Terminology Presentation
- Terminology Application
- Symptoms, Abnormalities, and Conditions
- Pharmacological Terms and Agents
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- Report and employ terms used to reference pathological conditions of the blood.
- Define the terms related to the 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 of the lymphatic, hematic, and immune systems.
- Recognize and define the terms specific to antibiotics, antihistamines, and anticoagulants used for the lymphatic, hematic, and immune system.
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The Cardiovascular System |
- Structure and Function
- Diagnostic, Procedural, Pathological, Surgical and Lab Terms
- Terminology Presentation
- Terminology Application
- Symptoms, Abnormalities, and Conditions
- Pharmacological Terms and Agents
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- 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.
- 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.
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The Respiratory System |
- Structure and Function
- Diagnostic, Procedural, Pathological, Surgical and Lab Terms
- Terminology Presentation
- Terminology Application
- Symptoms, Abnormalities, and Conditions
- Pharmacological Terms and Agents
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- 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.
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The Digestive System |
- Structure and Function
- Diagnostic, Procedural, Pathological, Surgical and Lab Terms
- Terminology Presentation
- Terminology Application
- Symptoms, Abnormalities, and Conditions
- Pharmacological Terms and Agents
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- 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 the diagnosis and clinical procedures of the digestive system.
- DList and describe the purpose of the medications associated with digestive system orders 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.
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The Urinary System |
- Structure and Function
- Diagnostic, Procedural, Pathological, Surgical and Lab Terms
- Terminology Presentation
- Terminology Application
- Symptoms, Abnormalities, and Conditions
- Pharmacological Terms and Agents
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- Discuss and label the parts of the urinary system.
- Explain how the urinary system operates.
- List and define the medical terms associated with the parts of the urinary system.
- Define the terms related to the diagnosis and clinical procedures of the urinary system.
- 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.
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The Male Reproductive System |
- Structure and Function
- Diagnostic, Procedural, Pathological, Surgical and Lab Terms
- Terminology Presentation
- Terminology Application
- Symptoms, Abnormalities, and Conditions
- Pharmacological Terms and Agents
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- 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 repairs to the male reproductive system.
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The Female Reproductive System |
- Structure and Function
- Diagnostic, Procedural, Pathological, Surgical and Lab Terms
- Terminology Presentation
- Terminology Application
- Symptoms, Abnormalities, and Conditions
- Pharmacological Terms and Agents
- Surgical Terms and Procedures of the Eyes
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- 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 repairs to the female reproductive system.
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Course Review |
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- Review of the course topics.
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