In this course, you will learn the basics of how medical terms are built and deciphered along with common anatomical and directional terms. You will also become familiar with types of medical terms, along with basic spelling rules for combining medical terms.
Rather than relying on memorization alone, you will learn how to decipher the meanings of medical terms by relating the medical terms to the function and structure of the human body and build medical terms when given a meaning.
In this course, you will learn the basics of how medical terms are built and deciphered along with common anatomical and directional terms. You will also become familiar with types of medical terms, along with basic spelling rules for combining medical terms. Rather than relying on memorization alone, you will learn how to decipher the meanings of medical terms by relating the medical terms to the function and structure of the human body and build medical terms when given a meaning.
This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
“This program has been approved for 1.0000 continuing education unit(s) for use in fulfilling the continuing education requirements of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Granting prior approval from AHIMA does not constitute endorsement of the program content or its program sponsor.”
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Origin of Medical Terminology
Medical Terminology
Categories of Medical Terms
Decodable Terms
Review
Nondecodable Terms
Eponyms
Abbreviations
Symbols
Review
Summary
Section 3: Word Parts
Word Roots
Combining Vowel
Review
Combining Forms
Suffixes
Building Terms Using the Suffix -ectomy
Additional Suffixes
Review
Prefixes
Review
Atypical Medical Terms
Different Word Parts, Same Meaning
Review
Unusual Letter Combinations and their Pronunciations
Singular to Plural Rules
Rules for Using Singular to Plural Endings
Review
Spelling Rules That Help Decode Medical Terms
Review
Summary
Section 4: Healthcare Disciplines
Diagnosis and Prognosis
Terms Related to Healthcare Disciplines
Review
Summary
Section 5: Positional and Directional Terms
Overview of Positional and Directional Terms
Anterior (Ventral) and Posterior (Dorsal)
Review
Directional Term Opposites
Summary
Section 6: Body Cavities
The Five Large Body Cavities
Dorsal Body Cavities
Ventral Body Cavities
Thoracic Cavity
Abdominal Cavity
Pelvic Cavity
Abdominopelvic regions
Abdominopelvic Quadrants
Body Planes
Review
Summary
Section 7: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Reviewer: Ron Orth RN, CHC, CMACCatrena "Cate" is the Curriculum Designer for Revenue Cycle and Coding at Relias. She holds a Juris Master with a concentration in Healthcare Regulations from Florida State University’s College of Law, and has over twenty years of revenue cycle management, coding, and compliance experience.
Ron Orth obtained a nursing degree from Milwaukee Area Technical College in 1985 and a B. A. in Health Care Administration from Concordia University in 1996. Mr. Orth possesses over 30 years of nursing experience with over 20 of those in the Skilled Nursing industry. Mr. Orth has extensive experience in teaching Medicare regulations to healthcare providers both in the US and internationally. Mr. Orth is currently the Director of Curriculum Design for the Acute and Post-acute Care verticals at Relias. Ron has also successfully completed the Infection Control Officer training through the AHCA.
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