Medical Terminology
Course Run
Medical Terminology
(DoaneX: BIOL-210x)
Instructor
Dr. Amanda McKinney
Course Description
Medicine has a very distinct and highly specialized language. It is necessary for any student wishing to pursue a successful career in the medical field to acquire comprehension in this system of communication, including Allied Healthcare professionals. Learners will receive thorough instruction in developing fluency with medical terms. Medical vocabulary will be taught with specific emphasis on root (or stem words), prefixes, suffixes and abbreviations. By the end of this course learners will be expected to have a basic comprehension of medical terms and be able to communicate accurately to their peers in the field.
Terms associated with anatomy, physiology, pathology and diagnostic tests of different systems are discussed but no previous knowledge of these topics is necessary.
This course is credit eligible through Doane University's Open Learning Academy. DoaneX's Open Learning Academy's 3-4 credit hour courses are designed to provide learners with foundational coursework for undergraduate level programs. It is strongly encouraged that you consult with your institution of choice to determine how these credits will be applied to their degree requirements prior to transferring the credit.
Credit details:
- Number of credit hours for BIOL-210x Medical Terminology: 3 credit hours.
- Cost: $500 (USD) - pay for credit earned after passing the course with a C or better.
Eligibility:
· Learner must enroll in the Verified Certificate option.
· Learner must abide to all course and academic integrity policies throughout the entire course.
· Learner must receive a passing grade of a C or better.
Learning Outcomes
Learners who take this course will be able:
· Identify and interpret common prefixes, and suffixes used in medical terms
· Determine the meaning of stem words to break down complex medical terms and their components to decipher the meaning.
· Use common medical abbreviations in typical medical documents to interpret a physician’s shortened notes
· Write and apply medical terms in a suitable context in reports and other forms of medical documentation
Course Content and Track Availability
(Note: All graded content is available through the Verified track only)
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Sections |
Subsections |
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Module 1 – Basic Word Structure, Suffixes, & Prefixes |
Basic Word Structure |
AV |
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Suffixes & Prefixes |
AV |
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Structural Organization of the Body |
AV |
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Positional and Directional Terms |
AV |
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Combining Form Activity |
AV |
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Discussion Board |
AV |
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Quiz |
V |
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Module 2 – Digestive & Urinary Systems |
Digestive System |
AV |
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Digestive System Drag & Drop |
AV |
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Urinary System |
AV |
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Urinary System Drag & Drop |
V |
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Quiz |
V |
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Module 3 – Cardiovascular & Respiratory System |
Cardiovascular System |
AV |
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Respiratory System |
AV |
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Word Scramble Activity |
V |
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Discussion Board |
V |
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Quiz |
V |
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Module 4 – Blood, Lymphatic, & Immune Systems, Oncology |
Blood System |
AV |
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Lymphatic & Immune System |
V |
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Oncology |
V |
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Spelling Activity |
V |
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Discussion Board |
V |
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Quiz |
V |
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Module 5 – Nervous, Musculoskeletal Systems, Skin & Senses |
Nervous System |
AV |
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Musculoskeletal System |
V |
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Skin |
V |
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Senses |
V |
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Matching Activity |
V |
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Drag & Drop Activity |
V |
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Quiz |
V |
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Module 6 – Reproductive & Endocrine Systems |
Female Reproductive System |
AV |
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Male Reproductive System |
V |
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Endocrine System |
V |
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Word Scramble |
V |
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Discussion Board |
V |
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Quiz |
V |
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Module 7 – Pharmacology |
Pharmacology |
AV |
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Discussion Board |
V |
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Quiz |
V |
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Module 8 - Psychiatry |
Psychiatry |
AV |
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Discussion Board |
V |
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Spelling Activity |
V |
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Quiz |
V |
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Final Assessment – Proctored |
Final Assessment |
V |
Estimated Effort
5 hours/week
Languages
Content: English | Videos: English | Transcripts: English
Course Difficulty
Introductory
Prerequisites
N/A
Enrollment Tracks
Audit - Freely experience portions of the course.
Verified - Receive a verified Professional Certificate by passing this course. To pass this course you will need to have a final grade of 70% or higher. Upgrade this course’s Certificate of Completion to a Verified Certificate.
Passing the Course
A final course score of 70% or higher.
Weighted grades are as follows:
Discussion Forums (6) – 10%
Quizzes (8) – 30%
Concept Assignments (9) – 20%
Proctored Final Assessment (1) – 40%
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