Basic Medical Terminology

Hours: 1.00
# Course Code: REL-ACU-0-BMT

This medical terminology course is an introduction to the professional language of medicine. This course allows you to recognize terms used in healthcare settings. Fundamental topics such as word parts (prefix, root word, and suffix) and word construction will help you identify body organs, systems, and diseases without the need to learn a new language. You will learn that all medical words have at least one root word, but some words may have more than one. Prefixes and suffixes modify the meaning of the word.

The goal of this course is to introduce medical assistants to basic medical terminology.

Course Description

This medical terminology course is an introduction to the professional language of medicine. This course allows you to recognize terms used in healthcare settings. Fundamental topics such as word parts (prefix, root word, and suffix) and word construction will help you identify body organs, systems, and diseases without the need to learn a new language. You will learn that all medical words have at least one root word, but some words may have more than one. Prefixes and suffixes modify the meaning of the word.

The goal of this course is to introduce medical assistants to basic medical terminology.

Certificates

Certificates provided by accrediting body (1 Match)

American Association of Medical Assistants

1.0 HOURS

This program has been granted prior approval by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) for 1.00 general continuing education unit(s) (approval General). Granting approval in no way constitutes endorsement by the AAMA of the program content or the program provider.

Course Details

Course Code: REL-ACU-0-BMT

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 9/30/2024

Learning Objectives:
Identify the meaning of medical terminology.
Identify basic medical terminology by combining root words with prefixes and suffixes.
Identify contentious prefixes to find medical meanings.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Basic Terminology Structure

Breaking Down Word Parts

Section 3: Root Words

The Body: Inside & Outside

External and Internal Root Words

Review

Summary

Section 4: Prefixes

Types of Prefixes

Defining and Building Medical Terminology

Review

Summary

Section 5: Suffixes

The Third Clue

Review

Summary

Section 6: Clinical Vignette

Joe’s Medical History

Section 7: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

References

Instructor: Monica Caicedo Orellana, MS, RN, OCN, CNE

Monica Caicedo Orellana, MS, RN, OCN, CNE is a SME writer for Relias with over 16 years of acute care experience in nursing. She is licensed as a professional registered nurse in the State of New York. She obtained her OCN certification in 2008. She has served in several leadership roles in the acute care setting, within the Medical Surgical Division, mentoring nurses in renal and oncology specialties and in the role of nurse educator. She has been involved in various institutional committees and quality improvement projects. Monica earned a master’s degree in nursing education from New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing. In 2017 she obtained a CNE certification by the National League for Nursing. Monica is passionate about professional nursing standards, fostering an environment of continuous lifelong learning as an instrument to improve patient care.
Disclosure: Monica Caicedo Orellana, MS, RN, OCN, CNE has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Certified Medical Assistants; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.

Accommodations
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Basic Medical Terminology

$ 15.0 $15.00 $15.00

American Association of Medical Assistants

$ 15.0 $15.00

$15.00