This nationally recognized Medical Terminology online course for healthcare professionals introduces elements of medical terminology. This Medical Terminology program is offered in partnership with Gatlin Education Services.
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TOPIC HIGHLIGHTS
- Learning Medical Terminology
- History
- Forming Medical Words
- Prefixes
- Suffixes
- Legal and Ethical Issues
- The Body as a Whole
- Body Structure and Organization
- Directional Terms, Planes and Regions
- Terminology Presentation
- Terminology Application
- The Integumentary System
- Structure and Function
- Diagnostic, Procedural, and Lab Terms
- Symptoms, Abnormalities, and Conditions
- Combining Forms
- Surgical Terms
- The Musculoskeletal System
- Structure and Function
- Terminology Presentation
- Terminology Application
- Symptoms, Abnormalities, and Conditions
- Pharmacological Terms
- The Respiratory System
- Structure and Function
- Terminology Presentation
- Terminology Application
- Diagnostic, Procedural, and Lab Terms
- Pharmacological Terms
- Surgical Terms
- The Cardiovascular System
- Structure and Function
- Terminology Presentation
- Terminology Application
- Pathological Terms
- Diagnostic, Procedural, and Lab Terms
- Surgical Terms
- Pharmacological Terms
- The Digestive System
- Structure and Function
- Terminology Presentation
- Terminology Application
- Diagnosis and Clinical Procedure
- Pharmacological Terms
- Surgical Terms
- The Urinary System
- Structure and Function
- Terminology Presentation
- Terminology Application
- Disorders and Conditions
- Pathological Terms
- Surgical Terms
- The Nervous System
- Structure and Function
- Terminology Presentation
- Terminology Application
- Diagnostic Procedural and Lab Terms
- Surgical Terms
- Pharmacological Terms
- The Endocrine System
- Structure and Function
- Terminology Presentation
- Terminology Application
- Pathological Terms
- Pharmacological Terms
- The Sensory System
- Structure and Function
- Terminology Presentation
- Terminology Application
- Surgical Terms and Procedures of the Eyes
- The Hematic, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems
- Structure and Function
- Terminology Presentation
- Terminology Application
- Diagnostic, Procedural, and Lab Terms
- Lymphatic System Terminology
- Immune System Terminology
- Surgical Terms
- Pharmacological Terms
- The Female Reproductive System
- Structure and Function
- Terminology Presentation
- Terminology Application
- Disorders and Conditions
- Surgical Terms
- The Male Reproductive System
- Structure and Function
- Terminology Presentation
- Terminology Application
- Pathological Terms
- Surgical Terms
- Review
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CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
A 70% or better must be achieved in order to receive a Certificate of Completion.
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COURSE OBJECTIVES
Learning Medical Terminology
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
Diagram and label 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 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 and 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 and 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 and 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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WHO SHOULD ATTEND
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.
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Carline Dalgleish has been employed in the business office management profession since 1970. She began in the Medical Records department of the Army/Air Force Hospital in Nuremberg, Germany and has performed accounts receivable and business office management services for physicians, clinics, and hospitals, as well as the Healthcare Financing Administration (now CMS). She has real-time experience in administrative and financial departments, as well as management experience in business office administration, regulatory compliance, information technology and services. In addition, she has created the curriculum for and instructed accounts receivable and accounts payable educational programs.
In the early '90s, Ms. Dalgleish moved full-time into curriculum development, teaching and management of business and allied health education programs, with special emphasis on business office administration and management.
Ms. Dalgleish is a Certified Medical Assistant-Administrative, a licensed practical nurse, and holds a bachelor's degree in business information systems. She is currently working on her master's degree in leadership.
She is a member of the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAB), the National Dean's Scholars List, AHIMA, PAHCOM, AAMA, AAPC, CCST, AAMT and AMTIE. She currently owns and operates COUGAR-Ed.net, which specializes in curriculum development and delivery of continuing education products, seminars and services.
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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 e-mailing capabilities.
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