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There are 6 modules in this course
This is the second course of the Medical Terminology specialization. It builds on the basic concepts of medical terminology with the introduction of new roots, terms, and abbreviations specific to the endocrine system (hormones). The body's transportation and defense systems (cardiovascular, blood, and lymphatic) will also be covered as well as the respiratory system (lungs).
This module is the introduction to the course that will cover hormones, blood, the heart, and the lungs.
What's included
1 video3 readings1 discussion prompt
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1 video•Total 1 minute
Course Introduction•1 minute
3 readings•Total 30 minutes
What you need to know about this course•10 minutes
Discussion Forum Guidelines•10 minutes
Disability Accommodation Statement•10 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
Study habits and techniques•10 minutes
Endocrine System
Module 2•3 hours to complete
Module details
Welcome to the endocrine system module! This module will introduce you to medical terms related to glands and hormones. Following the SOAP note format, we will look at common complaints, tests, diagnoses, and treatments used in endocrinology. I hope you enjoy learning about medical terms related to the endocrine system.
Note pad for "Endocrine - Intro and Word Parts"•10 minutes
Note pad for "Endocrine - Subjective Terms"•10 minutes
Note pad for "Endocrine - Objective Terms"•10 minutes
Note pad for "Endocrine - Assessment Terms"•10 minutes
Note pad for "Endocrine - Plan Terms"•10 minutes
3 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Module 2 Quiz•30 minutes
Multiple-choice exercise for "Endocrine - Assessment Terms"•15 minutes
Multiple-choice & text-entry exercise for "Endocrine - Plan Terms"•15 minutes
2 discussion prompts•Total 20 minutes
Name a Hormone and Gland•10 minutes
How do Pheromones Work?•10 minutes
3 plugins•Total 45 minutes
Flashcards for "Endocrine - Intro and Word Parts"•15 minutes
Matching game for "Endocrine - Subjective Terms"•15 minutes
Matching game for "Endocrine - Objective Terms"•15 minutes
Blood and Lymphatic Systems
Module 3•3 hours to complete
Module details
Welcome to the blood and lymphatic system module. This module will introduce you to medical terms related to blood cells and immunity. Following the SOAP note format, we will look at common complaints, tests, diagnoses, and treatments used in hematology and immunology. Let's get started learning more specific terms about the blood and lymphatic systems. Enjoy!
Blood and Lymphatic - Introduction and Word Parts•6 minutes
Blood and Lymphatic - Subjective Terms•7 minutes
Blood and Lymphatic - Objective Terms•8 minutes
Blood and Lymphatic - Assessment Terms•8 minutes
Blood and Lymphatic - Plan Terms•5 minutes
5 readings•Total 50 minutes
Note pad for "Blood and Lymphatic - Intro and Word Parts"•10 minutes
Note pad for "Blood and Lymphatic - Subjective Terms"•10 minutes
Note pad for "Blood and Lymphatic - Objective Terms"•10 minutes
Note pad for "Blood and Lymphatic - Assessment Terms"•10 minutes
Note pad for "Blood and Lymphatic - Plan Terms"•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 45 minutes
Module 3 Quiz•30 minutes
Multiple-choice exercise for "Blood and Lymphatic - Assessment Terms"•15 minutes
2 discussion prompts•Total 20 minutes
Want to Pursue a Career in Hematology?•10 minutes
Blood Donation•10 minutes
4 plugins•Total 60 minutes
Flashcards for "Blood and Lymphatic - Intro and Word Parts"•15 minutes
Matching game for "Blood and Lymphatic - Subjective Terms"•15 minutes
Write-the-term exercise for "Blood and Lymphatic - Objective Terms"•15 minutes
Match game for "Blood and Lymphatic - Plan Terms"•15 minutes
Cardiovascular System
Module 4•4 hours to complete
Module details
Welcome to perhaps the most well-known system module of the whole specialization: the cardiovascular system. This module will introduce you to medical terms related to the heart and blood vessels. Following the SOAP note format, we will look at common complaints, tests, diagnoses, and treatments used in cardiology. So let's jump right into the cardiovascular system. This module has "heart"!
Note pad for "Cardiovascular - Intro and Word Parts"•10 minutes
Note pad for "Cardiovascular - Subjective Terms"•10 minutes
Note pad for "Cardiovascular - Objective Terms"•10 minutes
Note pad for "Cardiovascular - Assessment Terms"•10 minutes
Note pad for "Cardiovascular - Plan Terms"•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 45 minutes
Module 4 Quiz•30 minutes
Multiple-choice exercise for "Cardiovascular - Assessment Terms"•15 minutes
2 discussion prompts•Total 20 minutes
Are You CPR Certified?•10 minutes
Can Exercise be Used to Treat Cardiovascular Disorders?•10 minutes
4 plugins•Total 60 minutes
Flashcards for "Cardiovascular - Intro and Word Parts"•15 minutes
Write-the-term exercise for "Cardiovascular - Subjective Terms"•15 minutes
Matching game for "Cardiovascular - Objective Terms"•15 minutes
Matching game for "Cardiovascular - Plan terms"•15 minutes
Respiratory System
Module 5•4 hours to complete
Module details
Welcome to another well-known system module: the respiratory system. This module will introduce you to medical terms related to the lungs. Following the SOAP note format, we will look at common complaints, tests, diagnoses, and treatments used in pulmonology. Have fun working your way through the respiratory system module. And keep breathing. It will help.
Note pad for "Respiratory - Intro and Word Parts"•10 minutes
Note pad for "Respiratory - Subjective Terms"•10 minutes
Note pad for "Respiratory - Objective Terms"•10 minutes
Note pad for "Respiratory - Assessment Terms"•10 minutes
Note pad for "Respiratory - Plan Terms"•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 45 minutes
Module 5 Quiz•30 minutes
Multiple-choice exercise for "Respiratory - Subjective Terms"•15 minutes
2 discussion prompts•Total 20 minutes
Fun Facts about the Respiratory System•10 minutes
Complaints Related to the Respiratory System•10 minutes
4 plugins•Total 60 minutes
Flashcards for "Respiratory - Intro and Word Parts"•15 minutes
Matching game for "Respiratory - Objective Terms"•15 minutes
Write-the-term exercise for "Respiratory - Assessment Terms"•15 minutes
Matching game for "Respiratory - Plan Terms"•15 minutes
Course II Final Assessments and Conclusion
Module 6•2 hours to complete
Module details
Congratulations on making to the final assessment module of this course! The exam will focus on the new module materials from this course: the endocrine system, blood and lymphatic systems, cardiovascular system, and respiratory system. However, you still have to know all the basic rules, roots, prefixes, and suffixes from the beginning of the specialization since they apply to these systems as well. Learning a language is cumulative like that! I'm confident you've got this. So breathe and believe...
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The course is wonderfully designed using the subjective-objective-assesement-plan model which closely reflects real-world medical communication. Great course! Strongly recommend!
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