*Upon successful completion of the online medical terminology classes, students will be able to:

​

• Correctly identify the roles of the four types of word parts in forming medical terms.

• Analyze unfamiliar medical terms using that knowledge of word parts.

• Define anatomy and physiology and use anatomic reference systems to identify the anatomic position for all major organ systems.

• Learn medical terms and medical abbreviations for each body system.

​

*Medical Terminology Course Content

​

• Introduction to Medical Terminology. Students will learn the component parts that form most medical terms and be able to recognize, remember, and properly use those terms.

• Disease and Treatment. Students will be able to describe major categories of disease, infectious organisms, and the responses common to diseases. They will be able to describe the methods of patient examination, diagnosis, and treatment. Students will also be able to identify major categories of drugs and differentiate between generic and brand names. They will learn to use terminology and word parts pertaining to diseases, patient examination, diagnosis, treatment, surgery, and drugs.

• Circulation, Blood and Immunity. Students will be able to identify the structure and function of the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems in their normal and clinical aspects. In addition to learning medical terms and medical abbreviations involving the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems, they will learn about disorders and gain an understanding of the complexity and interrelationship of the two systems.

• Respiration and Digestion. Students of the Medical Terminology Course will learn the mechanisms, functions, and disorders of the respiratory system and be able to use the appropriate terminology pertaining to the respiratory system. They will also learn about the structures, functions, and disorders of the digestive system.

• Urinary and Male Reproductive System. Students will be able to identify the structures and functions of the urinary system, as well as the clinical aspects and urology-related medical terms. In this module, students will also learn how to identify the structures and functions of the male reproductive system and gain an understanding of male reproductive disorders.

• Female Reproductive System, Pregnancy and Birth. Students will be able to identify the structures and functions of the female reproductive system. They will also learn the clinical aspects of the reproductive system, pregnancy, and birth, as well as common medical terms and abbreviations used in reference to the female reproductive system.

• Endocrine and Nervous Systems, Behavioral Disorders. Students will learn the components and functions of the nervous system, major behavioral disorders, and medical terms and abbreviations used in neurology.

  Additionally, students will gain an understanding and appreciation of the complexity of the endocrine system, including its various hormones and how they interact with other body systems. Students will be able to identify the structures and functions, learn the different disorders, and gain practical use of medical terms pertaining to the endocrine system.

• The Senses. Students will become familiar with terms, roots, and abbreviations related to the senses. This medical terminology class will give them a greater understanding of the challenges associated with living with disorders involving the senses.

• The Skeleton and Muscular Systems. Students of the medical terminology training course will become familiar with the terms, roots, abbreviations, and disorders related to both the skeletal system and the muscular system.

• The Skin. Students will be able to identify the anatomy of the skin and its associated structures. Students will also learn the clinical aspects of the skin, common medical terms, and abbreviations used in reference to the integumentary system.

* content obtained from AAPC.com website.