This course is part of the Medical Terminology Specialization

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Laura S. Kabiri

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Medical Terminology SpecializationRice University

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This course will discuss the importance of learning medical language as well as introduce basic word parts and concepts applied in medical terminology. We will also learn about common organization and terms seen in medical records before moving into system-specific terms for the integumentary system (skin), musculoskeletal system (muscles and bones), and urinary (kidneys).

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Medical Terminology Specialization

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Approx. 14 hours to complete

English

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Medical Terminology Specialization

Beginner Level

Approx. 14 hours to complete

English

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Laura S. Kabiri

PT, DPT, PhD, CSCS

Department of Kinesiology

11,701 Learners

3 Courses

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Rice University

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

1 hour to complete

Welcome to Medical Terminology Part 1

1 hour to complete

2 videos (Total 5 min), 3 readings

3 hours to complete

Introduction to Medical Language and Records

Greetings! Welcome to the Introduction to Medical Language and Records module. This is the foundational module designed to set you up for success in the remainder of the specialization. We will begin by examining the purpose of medical language. Then we will explore common word parts and the guidelines for building and breaking down medical terms. We will also explore health records and look at a common template used for all health records: the SOAP note. We will conclude with a list of abbreviations unique to this module, but frequently used in health records.

3 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 26 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz

Week2

Week 2

3 hours to complete

Integumentary System

3 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 35 min), 5 readings, 1 quiz

5 videos

Integumentary - Intro and Word Parts7mIntegumentary - Subjective Terms7mIntegumentary - Objective Terms5mIntegumentary - Assessment Terms5mIntegumentary - Plan Terms8m

5 readings

Note pad for "Integumentary - Intro and Word Parts"10mNote pad for "Integumentary - Subjective Terms"10mNote pad for "Integumentary - Objective Terms"10mNote pad for "Integumentary - Assessment Terms"10mNote pad for "Integumentary - Plan Terms"10m

1 practice exercise

Module 2 Quiz30m

Week3

Week 3

3 hours to complete

Musculoskeletal System

3 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 34 min), 5 readings, 1 quiz

5 videos

Musculoskeletal - Introduction and Word Parts9mMusculoskeletal - Subjective Terms 5mMusculoskeletal - Objective Terms6mMusculoskeletal - Assessment Terms6mMusculoskeletal - Plan Terms6m

5 readings

Note pad for "Musculoskeletal - Intro and Word Parts"10mNote pad for "Musculoskeletal - Subjective Terms"10mNote pad for "Musculoskeletal - Objective Terms"10mNote pad for "Musculoskeletal - Assessment Terms"10mNote pad for "Musculoskeletal - Plan Terms"10m

1 practice exercise

Module 3 Quiz30m

Week4

Week 4

2 hours to complete

Urinary System

2 hours to complete

3 videos (Total 12 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz

2 hours to complete

Course Final Assessments and Conclusion

Congratulations on making it to the final assessment module of this course! This module is going to look a little different from the rest. The good news: you don't have watch any more lectures, take any notes, or play any Quizlet game in this module. The other news: you DO have to take an exam. But don't worry. As long as you've paid attention in the previous modules, you've got this. Besides, this exam is fun! You will see.

2 hours to complete

1 video (Total 1 min), 1 reading, 2 quizzes

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TOP REVIEWS FROM MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY I

by SJSep 27, 2022

Love every piece of this course, from the instructor to the course content. Nothing but phenomenal... I love the way Dr. Laura teaches, so far she is one of my favorites...

Thank You so Much!

by JPDec 13, 2022

The first course in this well-paced and accessible specialization. Highly-recommended to start your journey of medical terminology discovery.

by JHSep 11, 2022

Lectures were short and entertaining (difficult to do with an online class) and quizlet flashcards and activities were available fo review.

by CLDec 31, 2022

Very organized and well displayed medical terminology material. Easy to follow and enjoyed refreshing myself with the material.

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About the Medical Terminology Specialization

This specialization is intended for anybody that is interested in developing skills in medical language or preparing for further studies in the medical field. Learners will be able to identify common prefixes, suffixes, roots and abbreviations so they can recognize most medical terms used by medical professionals. Learners will also have an understanding of the structure of an electronic health record and extract vital information from it. Moreover, learners will gain basic knowledge of the anatomy and diagnoses related to all 10 main organ systems.

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