Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
PLNS-0087
Organization's ID:
PLNS-0087
Organization:
Pearson
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
12 -- 15 weeks (108.1 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Introduction to Medical Terminology
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to cover medical terminology, symbols and abbreviations, and the application of this new language in the field of health care. While terms are covered as they relate to body structure and function, the main focus is on medical vocabulary and being able to construct terms using word parts such as roots, suffixes, and prefixes.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify the fundamental word structure of medical terminology and its component parts
  • Describe the component parts that make up the body
  • Define common medical terms and abbreviations
  • Describe medical terminology related to the musculoskeletal system
  • Describe medical terminology related to the blood and the lymphatic system
  • Describe medical terminology related to the urinary system
  • Describe medical terminology related to the nervous system
  • Describe medical terminology related to mental health
  • Explain the importance of medical terminology when documenting and communicating patient information
  • Analyze medical terminology based on word structure
  • Describe the organization and structure of the human body
  • Build medical terminology related to body structures, functions, and disorders
  • Describe medical terminology related to the integumentary system
  • Describe medical terminology related to the cardiovascular system
  • Describe medical terminology related to the respiratory system
  • Describe medical terminology related to the gastrointestinal system
  • Describe medical terminology related to the eye and ear
  • Describe medical terminology related to the endocrine system
  • Describe medical terminology related to the male and female reproductive systems
  • Describe medical terminology employed in the specialties of cancer, radiology, and nuclear medicine

General Topics:

  • The basics of medical terminology
  • Integumentary system
  • Musculoskeletal system
  • Cardiovascular system
  • Blood and lymphatic system
  • Respiratory system
  • Gastrointestinal system
  • Nervous system
  • Eye and ear
  • Endocrine system
  • Urinary system
  • Male reproductive system
  • Female reproductive system
  • Mental health
  • Cancer, radiology and nuclear medicine
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Computer Based Training

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials