Official Course Description:  MCCCD Approval: 5-26-09
ESS116  2009 Summer I - 9999	L+L	3.0 Credit(s)	3.0 Period(s)
Disability Examiner Services: Level VI
Advanced application of the medical terms used in healthcare using a body systems approach to selected terms related to structures, functions, diseases, procedures, and diagnostic tests. Emphasis on advanced terminology used in determining Social Security Disability including the use of medical abbreviations, symbols and spelling of terminology. Prerequisites: Current employment with Arizona Department of Economic Security, Disability Determination Services Administration. Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
ESS116  2009 Summer I - 9999	Disability Examiner Services: Level VI

 

1.          Spell, define and pronounce the anatomical terms of various body systems. (I) 2.          Describe the structural and functional organizations of the various body systems. (I) 3.          Interpret and analyze actual medical documents. (I-IV) 4.          Read and interpret medical terms from commonly used verbal and written materials and communications. (II) 5.          Interpret medical records, case histories, and written and oral communications pertaining to disability claims. (II) 6.          Describe the nature of special medical issues and/or conditions. (III) 7.          Describe the structural, functional, and normal variants in the body that may produce disease. (III) 8.          Define speech and language levels and the basic anatomy of speech production. (III) 9.          Define common causes of errors in speech production or in language usage. (III) 10.        Describe homeostasis, control mechanisms, and common physiologic effects of disease in the human body. (IV) 11.        Identify the clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and long- and short-term effects of disease processes on the human body, including treatments and therapies. (IV) 12.        Explain routes of exposure of the human body to environmental, chemical, hazardous waste, toxins, pollution, and microorganism contaminants. (IV)

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ESS116  2009 Summer I - 9999	Disability Examiner Services: Level VI

 

I.          Medical Terms of Body Systems

            A.        Hematologic

                        1.         Anatomical

                        2.         Disease and Disorder

                        3.         Diagnostic

                        4.         Procedural

            B.        Immune

                        1.         Anatomical

                        2.         Disease and Disorder

                        3.         Diagnostic

                        4.         Procedural

            C.        Integumentary

                        1.         Anatomical

                        2.         Disease and Disorder

                        3.         Diagnostic

                        4.         Procedural

            D.        Endocrine

                        1.         Anatomical

                        2.         Disease and Disorder

                        3.         Diagnostic

                        4.         Procedural

            E.         Neurologic

                        1.         Anatomical

                        2.         Disease and Disorder

                        3.         Diagnostic

                        4.         Procedural

II.        Medical Documentation

            A.        Sources of information

                        1.         Medical record

                        2.         Verbal and written communications

                        3.         Case studies and reports

            B.        Other sources

III.       Special Medical Issues or Conditions

            A.        Fibromyalgia

            B.        Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

            C.        Multiple chemical sensitivity

            D.        Obesity

            E.         Speech-language pathology

                        1.         Levels of language

                        2.         Anatomy of speech production

                        3.         Errors in speech-language production or usage

IV.       Pathophysiology

            A.        Homeostasis

                        1.         Normal balance and control

                        2.         Imbalances

            B.        Disease

                        1.         Physiologic effects

                        2.         Treatment