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Introduction to Medical Terminology
This course presents a basic introduction to medical terminology. We will discuss the three word parts of a medical term and provide useful examples.
2 CEU hours Claudia Moore RN, QPCM, CCM Free retakes
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Course Overview
This course presents a basic introduction to medical terminology. We will discuss the three word parts of a medical term and provide useful examples.
Course Format
This course is online. All course material is available online and is accessible immediately after purchase from your account homepage. Certificate of Completion is available immediately upon passing the exam.
Course Objectives
- Describe the three word parts of a medical term and employ useful examples of each.
- Explain the use of a combining vowel and provide two examples of a combining form.
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Course Outline
1
Introduction<br /><ul><li>Stems, Prefixes, and Suffixes</li></ul>
2
Basic Components of Medical Terms<br /><br />STEMS Pertaining to the Musculoskeletal System<br />STEMS Pertaining to the Integumentary System<br />STEMS Pertaining to the Respiratory System <br />STEMS Pertaining to the Digestive System<br />STEMS Pertaining to the Accessory Organs of Digestion<br />STEMS Pertaining to the Cardiovascular System<br />STEMS Pertaining to the Hematopoietic and Lymphatic Systems<br />STEMS Pertaining to the Endocrine System<br />STEMS Pertaining to the Nervous System and Psychiatric Disorders<br />STEMS Pertaining to the Genitourinary System<br />STEMS Pertaining to Gynecology and Obstetrics<br /> STEMS Pertaining to the Sensory Organs <br />MISCELLANEOUS STEMS <br />
3
PREFIXES<br /><br />PREFIXES Pertaining to Location<br />PREFIXES Pertaining to Time<br />PREFIXES Pertaining to Negation<br />PREFIXES Pertaining to Amount or Comparison<br />PREFIXES Pertaining to Color<br />PREFIXES Pertaining to Size and Position<br />PREFIXES Pertaining to Miscellaneous Items
4
SUFFIXES - General Information and Diseases<br /><br />SUFFIXES Pertaining to Diagnosis<br />SUFFIXES Pertaining to Operative Procedures<br />SUFFIXES Pertaining to Symptoms
5
ABBREVIATIONS
Final assessment
Approvals & accreditation
AAACEUs is an approved provider for the following boards. This course counts toward continuing education for 3 credentials.
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