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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 12-11-01 |
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MTR270
2002 Spring - 9999 |
LEC |
3.0 Credit(s) |
3.0 Period(s) |
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Advanced
Medical Terminology |
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Comprehensive
human anatomy and physiology medical terminology according to body systems.
Terminology and abbreviations form pharmacology, surgery, psychiatry,
oncology, radiology, laboratory and radiotherapy specialties. Emphasis on
spelling and pronunciation. Prerequisites: Admission to the Medical
Transcription Program, or HCC145, or permission of the instructor. |
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Cross-References: HLR270 |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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MTR270 2002
Spring - 9999 |
Advanced Medical Terminology |
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Define medical terms including word roots, prefixes and
suffixes in oral and written presentations. (I) |
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Name, locate and spell medical terms and abbreviations
used to describe general structures and functions of the human body. (II) |
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Analyze, define and spell medical terms and interpret
abbreviations used in diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the
digestive system. (III) |
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Analyze, define and spell medical terms and interpret
abbreviations used in diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the
urinary system. (IV) |
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Analyze, define and spell medical terms and interpret
abbreviations used in diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the
female reproductive system. (V) |
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Analyze, define and spell medical terms an interpret
abbreviations used in diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the
male reproductive system. (VI) |
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Analyze, define and spell medical terms and interpret
abbreviations used in diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the
nervous system. (VII) |
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Analyze, define and spell medical terms and interpret
abbreviations used in diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the
cardiovascular system. (VIII) |
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Analyze, define and spell medical terms and interpret
abbreviations used in diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the
respiratory system. (IX) |
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Analyze, define and spell medical terms and interpret
abbreviations used in diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the
blood and lymphatic system. (X) |
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Analyze, define and spell medical terms and interpret
abbreviations used in diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the
musculoskeletal system. (XI) |
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Analyze, define and spell medical terms and interpret
abbreviations used in diagnosis and treatment of the skin. (XII) |
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Analyze, define and spell medical terms and interpret
abbreviations used in diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the eye and
the ear. (XIII) |
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Analyze, define and spell medical terms and interpret
abbreviations used in diagnosis and treatment of the endocrine system. (XIV) |
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Analyze, define and spell medical terms and interpret
abbreviations used in oncology (cancer medicine). (XV) |
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Analyze, spell, describe and differentiate medical terms
and interpret abbreviations used in radiology, nuclear medicine and radiation
therapy. (XVI) |
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Analyze, define, describe and spell medical terms and
interpret abbreviations used in psychiatry. (XVII) |
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MCCCD
Official Course Outline: |
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MTR270 2002
Spring - 9999 |
Advanced Medical Terminology |
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I. Review of Word Parts A. Word roots B. Prefixes C. Suffixes D. Combining vowels E. Word building II. Human Body A. Structural organization B. Abdominal anatomical and
clinical division C. Anatomical divisions of
the back D. Body positions,
directions and planes III. Digestive System A. Anatomical terms B. Pathological conditions C. Laboratory
tests/clinical procedures D. Abbreviations IV. Urinary System A. Anatomical terms B. Pathological conditions C. Laboratory
tests/clinical procedures D. Abbreviations V. Female Reproductive
System A. Anatomical terms B. Pathological conditions C. Laboratory test/clinical
procedures D. Abbreviations VI. Male Reproductive
System A. Anatomical terms B. Pathological conditions C. Laboratory test/clinical
procedures D. Abbreviations VII. Nervous System A. Anatomical terms B. Pathological conditions C. Laboratory tests/
clinical procedures D. Abbreviations VIII. Cardiovascular System
A. Anatomical terms B. Pathological conditions C. Laboratory
tests/clinical procedures D. Abbreviations IX. Respiratory System A. Anatomical terms B. Pathological conditions C. Laboratory tests/clinical
procedures D. Abbreviations X. Blood and Lymphatic
Systems A. Anatomical terms B. Pathological conditions C. Laboratory test/clinical
procedures D. Abbreviations XI. Musculoskeletal System A. Anatomical terms B. Pathological conditions C. Laboratory
tests/clinical procedures D. Abbreviations XII. Dermatology A. Anatomical terms B. Pathological conditions C. Laboratory
tests/clinical procedures D. Abbreviations XIII. Eye and Ear A. Anatomical terms B. Pathological conditions C. Laboratory test/clinical
procedures D. Abbreviations XIV. Endocrine System A. Anatomical terms B. Pathological conditions C. Laboratory
tests/clinical procedures D. Abbreviations XV. Oncology (Cancer
Medicine) A. Pathological growth and
spread of tumors B. Tumor
classifications/staging systems C. Laboratory test/clinical
procedures D. Abbreviations XVI. Radiology, Nuclear
Medicine and Radiation Therapy A. Physical properties of
x-rays B. Diagnostic imaging
department functions C. Radiology-radiation
therapy D. Diagnostic imaging E. Radiation therapy F. Abbreviations XVII. Psychiatry A. Mental health workers
functions B. Mental
health/intelligence diagnostic test C. Major psychiatric
disorders D. Psychiatric symptoms E. Laboratory
exams/psychiatric treatment F. Abbreviations |
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