Course Offerings

The Medical Terminology - A Word Association Approach course will teach you to understand medical terminology as it pertains to each body system. Using graphics and study tips you will not only learn definitions and root terms, but also their application in the medical world. Learning blocks are used to condense information and to help isolate what you need to know verses what is nice to know, and you will be provided with fun and unusual facts to help you remember the medical terminology in unique ways. You will have opportunities to see how medical terminology is used in the real world through case study assignments and will be provided with flashcards to help you study. The knowledge gained in this course will help you take the next step in your medical career or education.

Course Objectives

Learn medical terminology from an anatomical approach by looking at each root term, its origin, a combined form, and an example of non-medical everyday usage.

Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - Common Root and Musculoskeletal Terms

Lesson 2 - Integumentary and Digestive Terms

Lesson 3 - Cardiovascular and Respiratory Terms

Lesson 4 - Urinary and Reproductive Terms

Lesson 5 - Neurosensory Terms and Root-Term Review

Lesson 6 - Prefixes and Suffixes: A Through H

Lesson 7 - Prefixes and Suffixes: I Through O

Lesson 8 - Prefixes and Suffixes: P Through Z

Lesson 9 - Color Prefixes and Suffixes and Abbreviated Titles

Lesson 10 - Common Abbreviations: A Through R

Lesson 11 - Common Abbreviations: S Through W and Specialized Abbreviations

Lesson 12 - Directional Terms and Word Combinations

Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course. No medical background is necessary.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you're interested in Medical Terminology, this course is for you!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

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Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]