MOA 1021 - Medical Terminology

Clock Hours: 60

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Course Description:
The Medical Terminology course is designed for the health science student and includes the principles of building a medical vocabulary. This course is composed of lecture and learning modules delivered in an open entry open exit format. Emphasis is placed on the use of word parts including prefixes, suffixes, and root words used with a combining form to establish medical terms. The course provides an overview of body systems, their anatomy and physiology, diseases, conditions, current medical and diagnostic procedures, treatments, and pharmaceutical agents, used in conjunction with terminology. Correct spelling, definition, and pronunciation of medical terms is stressed. The course will give students the basic knowledge needed to successfully complete medical courses and be prepared for a career in a medical setting.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this content area, the student will be able to:

Describe the component parts of medical terms.
Use basic prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms to build medical terms.
Analyze unfamiliar medical terms using your knowledge of word parts.
Explain the common rules for proper medical term formation, pronunciation, and spelling.
Recognize the importance of always spelling medical terms correctly.
State why caution is important when using abbreviations.
Relate the terminology to the names, locations, and functions of the major organs of the body systems.
Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce the terms related to the abdominal cavity and peritoneum
Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce the terms related to muscle movements and how muscles are named
Recognize, define, pronounce, and spell the terms related to the pathology and diagnostic and treatment procedures of the muscular system
Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce the terms related to the pathology, diagnostic and treatment procedures of the cardiovascular system
Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce the major terms related to pathology and diagnostic and treatment procedures of the lymphatic and immune systems
Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce terms related to the pathology and diagnostic and treatment procedures of the respiratory system
Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce terms related to the pathology and diagnostic and treatment procedures of the digestive system
Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce terms related to the pathology and diagnostic and treatment procedures of the urinary system
Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce terms related to the pathology and diagnostic and treatment procedures of the nervous system
Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce the terms used to describe the pathology and diagnostic and treatment procedures related to the skin
Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce terms used to describe the pathology and diagnostic and treatment procedures related to hair, nails, and sebaceous glands
Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce terms relating to the pathology and diagnostic and treatment procedures of the endocrine glands
Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce the terms related to the pathology and diagnostic and treatment procedures of the male reproductive system
Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce the terms related to the pathology and diagnostic and treatment procedures of the female reproductive system
Describe the terms utilized for the major disease processes including symptoms, diagnosis, diagnostic testing, surgeries, and therapies.
Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce terms related to the pathology and diagnostic and treatment procedures of mental health disorders
Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce terms related to oncology
Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce terms related to the pathology and diagnostic and treatment procedures of eye disorders
Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce terms related to the pathology and diagnostic and treatment procedures of ear disorders
Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce the terms related to the pathology and diagnostic and treatment procedures of the female during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period
Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce the terms associated with basic examination procedures
Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce terms associated with frequently performed blood and urinalysis laboratory tests
Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce terms associated with radiography and other imaging techniques
Define basic terms and abbreviations used in documenting health records
Utilize appropriate sources of information, including the internet, medical dictionary, and thesaurus, in learning about medical terminology