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 final course finishes the comprehensive examination of medical terminology by introducing new roots, terms, and abbreviations related to the remaining body systems: nervous (brain, spinal cord, and nerves) and special senses (eyes and ears), digestive, and reproductive.

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Course 3 of 3 in the

Medical Terminology Specialization

Beginner Level

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Approx. 15 hours to complete

English

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Flexible deadlines

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Course 3 of 3 in the

Medical Terminology Specialization

Beginner Level

none

Approx. 15 hours to complete

English

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Laura S. Kabiri

PT, DPT, PhD, CSCS

Department of Kinesiology

11,972 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 3

1 hour to complete

1 video (Total 1 min), 3 readings

3 hours to complete

Nervous System

3 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 30 min), 5 readings, 1 quiz

5 videos

Nervous - Intro and Word Parts6mNervous - Subjective Terms6mNervous - Objective Terms4mNervous - Assessment Terms6mNervous - Plan Terms6m

5 readings

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

1 practice exercise

Module 1 Quiz30m

Week2

Week 2

3 hours to complete

Special Senses

3 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 30 min), 5 readings, 1 quiz

5 videos

Sensory - Intro and Word Parts7mSensory - Subjective Terms5mSensory - Objective Terms7mSensory - Assessment Terms5mSensory - Plan Terms5m

5 readings

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

1 practice exercise

Module 2 Quiz30m

Week3

Week 3

3 hours to complete

Digestive System

3 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 31 min), 5 readings, 1 quiz

5 videos

Digestive - Intro and Word Parts6mDigestive - Subjective Terms5mDigestive - Objective Terms7mDigestive - Assessment Terms6mDigestive - Plan Terms4m

5 readings

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

1 practice exercise

Module 3 Quiz30m

Week4

Week 4

2 hours to complete

Reproductive System

Welcome to the final module with new content: the reproductive system! This module will introduce you to medical terms related to the male and female reproductive organs. Following the SOAP note format, we will look at common complaints, tests, diagnoses, and treatments used in andrology, obstetrics, and gynecology. Now let's see how well you can "reproduce" this module's contents on your upcoming assessments...

2 hours to complete

3 videos (Total 16 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz

2 hours to complete

Course Final Assessment and Specialization Conclusion

2 hours to complete

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

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TOP REVIEWS FROM MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY III

by SJSep 28, 2022

Love and Enjoy Every Moment Of It. Love The Way Dr. Laura. So Far, She is My Favoriteeeeee...

Kudos To You Guys, Great Content & Presenetation. Overall, Everything Is Perfect.

by JPDec 13, 2022

Just like the other two courses in this specialization, it is engaging, informative, and easy to follow. Most definitely worthwhile and rewarding!

by EApr 13, 2022

Great course. Great teacher. Great experience. Incredibly interesting.

by CSMay 17, 2022

Very informative, easy to understand, well-organized, and confidence builder with medical terminology.

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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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