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Mar 29, 2024
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2021-2022 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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MDA 124 - Medical Terminology for Health Care Workers 2 Credits, 2 Contact Hours 2 lecture periods 0 lab periods
Medical terminology used in health care, including descriptions of special care populations, specialty services, and communication. Encompasses a body systems approach to terms as they relate to structures, functions, diseases, procedures, and diagnostic tests. Also includes medical abbreviations, symbols, spelling, building, and analyzing medical terms.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Describe the guidelines for combining medical root terms with prefixes, suffixes, abbreviations and symbols to build and analyze medical terminology.
- Identify the structure, function, and procedures for accuracy in diagnosing pathology using medical terminology.
Outline:
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Cognitive
- Human body’s structural organization
- Body system
- Planes
- Directional terms
- Quadrants
- Body Cavities
- Concepts of Effective Communication
- Cognitive
- Elements of fundamental writing skills
- Applications of electronic technology in professional communication
- Medical Terms
- Labeling the word parts
- Abbreviations related to all body systems
- Psychomotor
- Nonverbal communication responses
- Medical terminology (to communicate information with providers/patients)
- Correct usage
- Pronounced accurately
- Reporting concise, accurate, relevant information
- Affective (respect for individual diversity)
- Gender
- Race
- Religion
- Age
- Economic Status
- Appearance
- Administrative Functions
- Electronic medical records (EMR)
- Practice management system
- Legal Implications (in terms of standard of care)
- Provider roles
Effective Term: Full Academic Year 2016/17
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