Below is the actual course / program syllabus for an online course specifically on basic medical terminology. The course is based on the book Basic Medical Terminology, 6th Edition and includes access to the online learning resources at Evolve.
Basic Medical Terminology Course Syllabus
Completion Time: It is estimated that it will take 32 hours to complete the course. The course is self-paced and can be completed according to the student’s own time schedule.
Required Text: Basic Medical Language, Sixth Edition LaFleur Brooks, LaFleur Brooks and Levinsky, Elsevier/Mosby
Faculty Support: Myrna LaFleur Brooks and Danielle LaFleur Brooks
Course Description
Word parts, medical terms, and abbreviations are introduced by body systems. Diseases and disorders, signs and symptoms, medical procedures and therapeutics, and medical specialties are included. The course stresses the proper pronunciation, spelling, and usage of medical terms.
Course Competencies
1. Describe the origin of medical terms.
2. Define the four word parts and the combining vowel.
3. Identify the major body system structures and their related word parts.
4. Build, translate, pronounce, and spell medical terms built from word parts.
5. Describe organizational components of the body, directional terms, anatomic planes, regions, and quadrants.
6. Define medical terms related to diseases and disorders, signs and symptoms, medical procedures and therapeutics and medical specialties.
7. Identify plural endings for medical terms.
8. Define medical terms used in oncology.
9. Recognize common abbreviations used in each body system and specialty area.
Course Outline
Topic
Course Material
Assignment
Lesson 1: Introduction to Medical Language, Body Structure, and Oncology, p.1
Worktext Lesson 1
Complete Lesson 1 worktext exercises and online activities
Take the end of Lesson 1 test
Lesson 2: Directional Terms, Positions, and Imaging, p. 29
Worktext Lesson 2
Lesson 2 Online Practice Student Resources
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Take the end of Lesson 2 test
Lesson 3: Integumentary System, Colors, and Plural Endings, p. 51
Worktext Lesson 3
Lesson 3 Online Practice Student Resources
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Take the end of Lesson 3 test
Lesson 4: Respiratory System, p. 80
Worktext Lesson 4
Lesson 4 Online Practice Student Resources
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Take the end of Lesson 4 test
Lesson 5: Urinary System, p. 117
Worktext Lesson 5
Lesson 5 Online Practice Student Resources
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Take the end of Lesson 5 test
Lesson 6: Reproductive Systems, p. 148
Worktext Lesson 6
Lesson 6 Online Practice Student Resources
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Take the end of Lesson 6 test
Lesson 7: Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems, p. 182
Worktext Lesson 7
Lesson 7 Online Practice Student Resources
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Take the end of Lesson 7 test
Lesson 8: Digestive System, p. 218
Worktext Lesson 8
Lesson 8 Online Practice Student Resources
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Take the end of Lesson 8 test
Lesson 9: Eye and Ear, p. 297
Worktext Lesson 9
Lesson 9 Online Practice Student Resources
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Take the end of Lesson 9 test
Lesson 10: Musculoskeletal System, p. 287
Worktext Lesson 10
Lesson 10 Online Practice Student Resources
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Lesson 11: Nervous System and Behavioral Health, p. 329
Worktext Lesson 11
Lesson 11 Online Practice Student Resources
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Take the end of Lesson 11 test
Lesson 12: Endocrine System, p. 363
Worktext Lesson 12
Lesson 12 Online Practice Student Resources
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Take the end of Lesson 12 test
Course Requirement for a Graded Course
Complete course assignments
Earn a passing grade of 70%
Twelve tests will be used to evaluate learning and to issue your grade. A cumulative score of 70% is needed to receive a passing grade and a certificate of completion. Tests can be taken up to five times.