Maricopa Community Colleges  MTR270   20022-99999 

Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 12-11-01

MTR270  2002 Spring - 9999

LEC

3.0 Credit(s)

3.0 Period(s)

Advanced Medical Terminology

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.

 

Cross-References: HLR270

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

MTR270  2002 Spring - 9999

Advanced Medical Terminology

 

1.

Define medical terms including word roots, prefixes and suffixes in oral and written presentations. (I)

2.

Name, locate and spell medical terms and abbreviations used to describe general structures and functions of the human body. (II)

3.

Analyze, define and spell medical terms and interpret abbreviations used in diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the digestive system. (III)

4.

Analyze, define and spell medical terms and interpret abbreviations used in diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the urinary system. (IV)

5.

Analyze, define and spell medical terms and interpret abbreviations used in diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the female reproductive system. (V)

6.

Analyze, define and spell medical terms an interpret abbreviations used in diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the male reproductive system. (VI)

7.

Analyze, define and spell medical terms and interpret abbreviations used in diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the nervous system. (VII)

8.

Analyze, define and spell medical terms and interpret abbreviations used in diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the cardiovascular system. (VIII)

9.

Analyze, define and spell medical terms and interpret abbreviations used in diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the respiratory system. (IX)

10.

Analyze, define and spell medical terms and interpret abbreviations used in diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the blood and lymphatic system. (X)

11.

Analyze, define and spell medical terms and interpret abbreviations used in diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system. (XI)

12.

Analyze, define and spell medical terms and interpret abbreviations used in diagnosis and treatment of the skin. (XII)

13.

Analyze, define and spell medical terms and interpret abbreviations used in diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the eye and the ear. (XIII)

14.

Analyze, define and spell medical terms and interpret abbreviations used in diagnosis and treatment of the endocrine system. (XIV)

15.

Analyze, define and spell medical terms and interpret abbreviations used in oncology (cancer medicine). (XV)

16.

Analyze, spell, describe and differentiate medical terms and interpret abbreviations used in radiology, nuclear medicine and radiation therapy. (XVI)

17.

Analyze, define, describe and spell medical terms and interpret abbreviations used in psychiatry. (XVII)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:

 

MTR270  2002 Spring - 9999

Advanced Medical Terminology

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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