Medical Terminology
WVEIS 0721
Through the study of medical terminology, the student will be introduced to the language of medicine. Students will gain
an understanding of basic elements, rules of building and analyzing medical words, and medical terms associated with the
human body. Utilizing a systems approach, the student will define, interpret, and pronounce medical terms relating to
structure and function, pathology, diagnosis, clinical procedures, oncology, and pharmacology. In addition to medical
terms, common abbreviations applicable to each system will be interpreted. Students will utilize problem-solving
techniques and participate in hands-on activities to develop an understanding of course concepts. Teachers will provide
each student with real world learning opportunities and instruction related to the study of medical terminology. The West
Virginia Standards for 21st Century Learning include the following components: 21 st Century Content Standards and 21st
Century Learning Skills and Technology Tools. All West Virginia teachers are responsible for classroom instruction that
integrates learning skills, technology tools, and content standards and objectives. Students are encouraged to become
active members of student organizations, such as Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), the Career and
Technical Student Organization (CTSO) for Health Science Technology Education students.
Grade 11-12
Health Science Technology Education: Medical Terminology
Standard: 1
Basic Elements of Medical Words
HSTE.S.MT.1
Students will effectively use basic medical elements to build and interpret medical terms.
Objectives
Students will
HSTE.O.MT.1.1
examine the four basic medical elements and interpret their role in forming medical terms.
HSTE.O.MT.1.2
interpret medical terms by identifying their component elements.
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articulate the basic rules for building medical terms.
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utilize basic steps to pronounce and define medical terms.
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analyze the position and role of suffixes when used in building medical terms.
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compare surgical, diagnostic, and symptomatic suffixes.
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analyze suffixes to determine their part of speech.
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examine the role of diminutive suffixes.
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analyze the position and role of prefixes used in building medical terms.
HSTE.O.MT.1.10 compare prefixes indicating position, number, measurement, negation, and direction.
Performance Descriptors (HSTE.PD.MT.1)
Above Mastery
Mastery
Partial Mastery
The student demonstrates exceptional The student demonstrates competent and
The student demonstrates basic
and exemplary performance with
proficient performance and shows a thorough
but inconsistent performance of
distinctive and sophisticated
and effective application of knowledge and
fundamental knowledge and skills
application of knowledge and skills that
exceed the standard in basic elements
of medical words. The student can
interpret elements used to build
medical terms and interpret medical
terms by identifying their components;
communicate a thorough knowledge of
the basic rules for building and
interpreting medical terms; differentiate
parts of speech by evaluating medical
suffixes; and distinguish the position
and role of prefixes. The student can
independently solve problems and is
self-directed.
skills that meet the standard in basic elements
characterized by errors and/or
of medical words. The student can examine
omissions in basic elements of
elements used to build medical terms and
medical words. The student can
interpret medical terms by identifying their
identify elements used to form
components; articulate the basic rules for
medical words; describe basic
building and defining medical terms; analyze
steps in defining medical terms;
the position and role of suffixes when used in
and identify prefixes and suffixes.
building medical terms; compare surgical,
Performance needs further
diagnostic, and symptomatic suffixes; analyze
development and supervision.
suffixes to determine their part of speech;
examine the role of diminutive suffixes; analyze
the position and role of prefixes; and compare
prefixes indicating position, number,
measurement, negation, and direction.
Application of knowledge and skills is thorough
and effective, and the student can work
independently.
Standard: 2
Medical Terminology Associated with the Body As A Whole
HSTE.S.MT.2
Students will demonstrate use of medical terminology associated with the body as a whole.
Objectives
Students will
HSTE.O.MT.2.1 examine medical terms associated with the levels of organization of structure and function within the human
body.
HSTE.O.MT.2.2 demonstrate an understanding of the disease process by defining medical terms used in pathology.
HSTE.O.MT.2.3 define and pronounce medical terms used in conjunction with anatomical body planes, cavities, and
regions.
HSTE.O.MT.2.4 compare diagnostic and therapeutic procedures associated with body structure.
HSTE.O.MT.2.5 analyze medical terms indicating direction and position of the body.
HSTE.O.MT.2.6 interpret abbreviations related to body structure.
Performance Descriptors (HSTE.PD.MT.2)
Above Mastery
Mastery
Partial Mastery
The student demonstrates exceptional
The student demonstrates competent
The student demonstrates basic but
and exemplary performance with
and proficient performance and shows a inconsistent performance of
distinctive and sophisticated application
thorough and effective application of
fundamental knowledge and skills
of knowledge and skills that exceed the
knowledge and skills that meet the
characterized by errors and/or
standard in medical terminology
standard in medical terminology
omissions in medical terminology
associated with the body as a whole.
associated with the body as a whole.
associated with the body as a whole.
The student can evaluate medical terms The student can examine medical terms The student can define medical terms
associated with the levels of organization associated with the levels of organization associated with the levels of
of structure and function within the
of structure and function within the
organization of structure and function
human body; communicate an
human body; demonstrate an
within the human body; recall some of
understanding of the disease process by understanding of the disease process by the disease process by defining some
the incorporation of medical terms used
defining medical terms used in
of the medical terms used in pathology;
in pathology; define and pronounce
pathology; define and pronounce medical define and pronounce medical terms
medical terms used in conjunction with
terms used in conjunction with body
used in conjunction with body planes,
body planes, cavities, and regions;
planes, cavities, and regions; compare
cavities, and regions; list diagnostic
compare and contrast diagnostic and
diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
and therapeutic procedures associated
therapeutic procedures associated with
associated with body structures; analyze with body structures; list some medical
body structures; integrate medical terms medical terms indicating direction and
terms indicating direction and position
indicating direction and position of the
position of the body; and interpret
of the body; and use some
body; and abbreviations related to body
abbreviations related to body structure.
abbreviations related to body structure.
structure into oral and written
Application of knowledge and skills is
Performance needs further
communication. The student can
thorough and effective, and the student
development and supervision.
independently solve problems and is
can work independently.
self-directed.
Standard: 3
Medical Terminology Associated with Body Systems
HSTE.S.MT.3
Students will effectively use medical terminology associated with the following body systems:
 Integumentary
 Gastrointestinal
 Respiratory
 Cardiovascular
 Blood and Lymphatic
 Musculoskeletal
 Genitourinary
 Reproductive
 Endocrine
 Nervous
 Special Senses
Objectives
Students will
HSTE.O.MT.3.1
HSTE.O.MT.3.2
HSTE.O.MT.3.3
HSTE.O.MT.3.4
HSTE.O.MT.3.5
define and pronounce medical terms used to identify the basic structure and function of each body system.
interpret the meaning of combining forms, suffixes, and prefixes.
define and integrate medical terms associated with basic pathology.
compare commonly used diagnostic and symptomatic medical terms.
identify and interpret medical terms related to surgery, diagnostic imaging, and therapeutic and laboratory
procedures.
HSTE.O.MT.3.6 examine medical terms associated with clinical procedures used in the process of examination and
evaluation of structure and function.
HSTE.O.MT.3.7 analyze medical terms related to oncology.
HSTE.O.MT.3.8 examine medical terms used in pharmacology to treat common disorders.
HSTE.O.MT.3.9 interpret the meaning of common medical abbreviations related to body systems.
Performance Descriptors (HSTE.PD.MT.3)
Above Mastery
Mastery
Partial Mastery
The student demonstrates exceptional and
The student demonstrates competent and
The student demonstrates
exemplary performance with distinctive and
proficient performance and shows a
basic but inconsistent
sophisticated application of knowledge and
thorough and effective application of
performance of fundamental
skills that exceed the standard in medical
knowledge and skills that meet the
knowledge and skills
terminology associated with body systems. The standard in medical terminology associated characterized by errors and/or
student can interpret and pronounce medical
with body systems. The student can define omissions in medical
terms used to identify the basic structure and
and pronounce medical terms used to
terminology with body
function of each body system. For each body
identify the basic structure and function of
systems. The student can
system the student can interpret the meaning of each body system. For each body system, define and pronounce
combining forms, suffixes, and prefixes; define
the student can interpret the meaning of
medical terms and
and integrate medical terms associated with
combining forms, suffixes, and prefixes;
abbreviations associated with
basic pathology; compare and contrast
define and integrate medical terms
basic structure and function
commonly used diagnostic and symptomatic
associated with basic pathology; compare
and pathology. The student
medical terms; interpret medical terms related
commonly used diagnostic and
can recall common terms
to surgery, diagnostic imaging, and therapeutic symptomatic medical terms; identify and
associated with surgery,
and laboratory procedures; evaluate medical
interpret medical terms related to surgery,
diagnostic imaging,
terms associated with clinical procedures used
diagnostic imaging, and therapeutic and
therapeutic and laboratory
in the process of examination and evaluation of laboratory procedures; examine medical
procedures, oncology, and
structure and function; analyze medical terms
terms associated with clinical procedures
pharmacology for each body
related to oncology; interpret medical terms
used in the process of examination and
system. Performance needs
used in pharmacology to treat common
evaluation of structure and function;
further development and
disorders; and interpret the meaning of common analyze medical terms related to oncology; supervision.
medical abbreviations related to body systems.
The student can formulate medical terms from
medical elements, evaluate the use of medical
terms in medical records; and incorporate
medical terms in oral and written
communication with consistency and ease. The
student can independently solve problems and
is self-directed.
examine medical terms used in
pharmacology to treat common disorders;
and interpret the meaning of common
medical abbreviations related to body
systems. The student can demonstrate the
correct use of medical terminology in oral
and written communication. Application of
knowledge and skills is thorough and
effective, and the student can work
independently.
Standard: 4
Information Technology Applications
HSTE.S.MT.4
Students will:
 use information technology applications.
 demonstrate use as appropriate to healthcare applications.
Objectives
Students will
HSTE.O.MT.4.1
implement the use of software and hardware.
HSTE.O.MT.4.2
utilize the Internet as a resource/research tool.
Performance Descriptors (HSTE.PD.MT.4)
Above Mastery
Mastery
Partial Mastery
The student demonstrates exceptional
The student demonstrates competent
The student demonstrates basic but
and exemplary performance with
and proficient performance and shows a inconsistent performance of
distinctive and sophisticated application
thorough and effective application of
fundamental knowledge and skills
of knowledge and skills that exceed the
knowledge and skills that meet the
characterized by errors and/or
standard in information technology
standard in information technology
omissions in information technology
applications. The student can use
applications. The student can use
application. The student can use
software, hardware, and the Internet to
software, hardware, and the Internet to
software, hardware, and the Internet to
master standards within this course and
master standards within this course.
partially master standards within this
interpret data. The student can utilize
The student can utilize the Internet as a course. The student can use the
the Internet as a resource/research tool, resource/research tool, while
Internet as a resource/research tool.
consistently evaluating validity. The
understanding the importance of
Performance needs further
student can independently solve
validity. Application of knowledge and
development and supervision.
problems and is self-directed.
skills is thorough and effective, and the
student can work independently.
Standard: 5
Career and Technical Student Organization
HSTE.S.MT.5
Students will participate in the local chapter of the Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO).
Objectives
Students will
HSTE.O.MT.5.1
participate in the local chapter of the appropriate Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO).
HSTE.O.MT.5.2
use parliamentary procedures in chapter meetings.
HSTE.O.MT.5.3
demonstrate team membership/leadership and problem solving skills.
HSTE.O.MT.5.4
participate in local, state, and national projects impacting healthcare and healthcare education.
Performance Descriptors (HSTE.PD.MT.5)
Above Mastery
Mastery
Partial Mastery
The student demonstrates exceptional
The student demonstrates competent
The student demonstrates basic but
and exemplary performance with
and proficient performance and shows a inconsistent performance of
distinctive and sophisticated application
thorough and effective application of
fundamental knowledge and skills
of knowledge and skills that exceed the
knowledge and skills that meet the
characterized by errors and/or
standard in career and technical student
standard in career and technical student omissions in career and technical
organization. The student correlates
organization. The student participates in student organization. The student
participation in the local chapter of the
the local chapter of the CTSO; uses
participates in the local chapter of the
CTSO to classroom instruction; integrates parliamentary procedure in
CTSO; discusses the use of
parliamentary procedure in organizational organizational meetings; demonstrates
parliamentary procedure in
meetings; models team membership
team membership skills, such as
organizational meetings; understands
skills, such as cooperation and
cooperation and leadership; and
team membership skills, such as
leadership; and collaborate in local, state, participates in local, state, and national
cooperation and leadership; and
and national healthcare and education
healthcare and education projects.
identifies local, state, and national
projects. The student can independently Application of knowledge and skills is
healthcare and education projects.
solve problems and is self-directed.
thorough and effective, and the student
Performance needs further
can work independently.
development and supervision.
Standard: 6
Literacy and Numeracy
HSTE.S.MT.6
Students will demonstrate the literacy and numeracy skills required to solve complex, real-world
problems associated with their career/technical content area and improve their thinking and reasoning
skills.
Objectives
Students will
HSTE.O.MT.6.1
utilize a variety of technical sources (e.g., Internet, manuals, journals, directions, reports, etc.) to
complete career/technical assignments and projects.
HSTE.O.MT.6.2
demonstrate writing skills required to complete career/technical assignments and projects.
HSTE.O.MT.6.3
demonstrate accuracy in calculating and measuring graphical work required to complete career/technical
assignments and projects.
HSTE.O.MT.6.4
analyze tables, charts, graphs and multiple data sources to complete career/technical assignments and
projects.
Performance Descriptors (HSTE.PD.MT.6)
Above Mastery
Mastery
Partial Mastery
The student demonstrates exceptional
The student demonstrates competent
The student demonstrates basic but
and exemplary performance with
and proficient performance and shows
inconsistent performance of fundamental
distinctive and sophisticated application
a thorough and effective application of
knowledge and skills characterized by
of knowledge and skills that exceed the
knowledge and skills that meet the
errors and/or omissions in literacy and
standard in literacy and numeracy. The
standard in literacy and numeracy. The numeracy. The student selects a variety
student chooses a variety of technical
student utilizes a variety of technical
of technical sources (e.g., Internet,
sources (e.g., Internet, manuals,
sources (e.g., Internet, manuals,
manuals, journals, directions, reports,
journals, directions, reports, etc.) to
journals, directions, reports, etc.) to
etc.) to complete career/technical
complete career/technical assignments
complete career/technical assignments assignments and projects; reproduces
and projects; performs writing skills
and projects; demonstrates writing
writing skills required to complete
required to complete career/technical
skills required to complete
career/technical assignments and
assignments and projects;
career/technical assignments and
projects; illustrates accuracy in
communicates accuracy in calculating
projects; demonstrates accuracy in
calculating and measuring graphical
and measuring graphical work required
calculating and measuring graphical
work required to complete
to complete career/technical
work required to complete
career/technical assignments and
assignments and projects; and evaluates career/technical assignments and
projects; and explains tables, charts,
tables, charts, graphs and multiple data
projects; and analyzes tables, charts,
graphs and multiple data sources to
sources to complete career/technical
graphs and multiple data sources to
complete career/technical assignments
assignments and projects. The student
complete career/technical assignments and projects. Performance needs further
can independently solve problems and is and projects. Application of knowledge development and supervision.
self-directed.
and skills is thorough and effective and
the student can work independently.
st
Standard: 7
21 Century Learning Skills
HSTE.S.MT.7
Students will
 access and manipulate information for use in oral, written, or multimedia format using
appropriate technology skills.
 apply sound reasoning processes to solve complex real-world problems and develop new ideas.
 exhibit leadership and ethical behavior in planning and executing tasks, as an individual or a
group member.
Objectives
Students will
HSTE.O.MT.7.1
search online using a range of technology tools and media to access relevant information needed for
problem solving.
HSTE.O.MT.7.2
create information for oral, written, and multimedia communications, adhering to copyright laws.
HSTE.O.MT.7.3
engage in problem solving and critical thinking processes to create and evaluate complex strategies in
order to independently solve problems.
HSTE.O.MT.7.4
adapt to new situations by considering multiple perspectives and a commitment to continued learning.
HSTE.O.MT.7.5
exhibit ethical behavior and positive leadership while working collaboratively in the school and/or
community.
HSTE.O.MT.7.6
model legal and ethical behaviors in the use of technology.
Performance Descriptors (HSTE.PD.MT.7)
Above Mastery
Mastery
Partial Mastery
The student demonstrates exceptional
The student demonstrates competent
The student demonstrates basic but
and exemplary performance with
and proficient performance and shows
inconsistent performance of fundamental
distinctive and sophisticated application
a thorough and effective application of
knowledge and skills characterized by
of knowledge and skills that exceed the
knowledge and skills that meet the
errors and/or omissions in 21st century
standard in 21st century learning skills.
standard in 21st century learning skills.
learning skills. The student explains
The student assesses online technology The student searches online using a
online technology tools and media to
tools and media to access relevant
range of technology tools and media to access relevant information needed for
information needed for problem solving;
access relevant information needed for problem solving; identifies information
critiques information for oral, written, and problem solving; creates information for for oral, written, and multimedia
multimedia communications, adhering to oral, written, and multimedia
communications, adhering to copyright
copyright laws; integrates problem
communications, adhering to copyright laws; discusses problem solving and
solving and critical thinking processes to laws; engages in problem solving and
critical thinking processes to create and
create and evaluate complex strategies
critical thinking processes to create and evaluate complex strategies in order to
in order to independently solve
evaluate complex strategies in order to independently solve problems;
problems; interprets new situations by
independently solve problems; adapts
discusses new situations by considering
considering multiple perspectives and a
to new situations by considering
multiple perspectives and a commitment
commitment to continued learning;
multiple perspectives and a
to continued learning; reviews ethical
incorporates ethical behavior and
commitment to continued learning;
behavior and positive leadership while
positive leadership while working
exhibits ethical behavior and positive
working collaboratively in the school
collaboratively in the school and/or
leadership while working collaboratively and/or community; and describes legal
community; and reinforces legal and
in the school and/or community; and
and ethical behaviors in the use of
ethical behaviors in the use of
models legal and ethical behaviors in
technology. Performance needs further
technology. The student can
the use of technology. Application of
development and supervision.
independently solve problems and is
self-directed.
knowledge and skills is thorough and
effective and the student can work
independently.
Standard: 8
Entrepreneurship Skills
HSTE.S.MT.8
Students will access the opportunities, concepts, processes, and personal traits/behaviors associated with
successful entrepreneurial performance.
Objectives
Students will
HSTE.O.MT.8.1
assess global trends in entrepreneurship that are related to their career/technical program.
HSTE.O.MT.8.2
determine entrepreneurial opportunities in venture creation related to their career/technical program.
HSTE.O.MT.8.3
examine desirable entrepreneurial personality traits.
Performance Descriptors (HSTE.PD.MT.8)
Above Mastery
Mastery
Partial Mastery
The student demonstrates exceptional
The student demonstrates competent
The student demonstrates basic but
and exemplary performance with
and proficient performance and shows
inconsistent performance of fundamental
distinctive and sophisticated application a thorough and effective application of
knowledge and skills characterized by
of knowledge and skills that exceed the
knowledge and skills that meet the
errors and/or omissions in
standard in entrepreneurship skills. The standard in entrepreneurship skills. The entrepreneurship skills. The student lists
student critiques global trends in
student assesses global trends in
global trends in entrepreneurship that
entrepreneurship that are related to their entrepreneurship that are related to
are related to their career/technical
career/technical program; evaluates
their career/technical program;
program; describes entrepreneurial
entrepreneurial opportunities in venture
determines entrepreneurial
opportunities in venture creation related
creation related to their career/technical opportunities in venture creation related to their career/technical program; and
program; and assesses desirable
to their career/technical program; and
identifies desirable entrepreneurial
entrepreneurial personality traits. The
examines desirable entrepreneurial
personality traits. Performance needs
student can independently solve
personality traits. Application of
further development and supervision.
problems and is self-directed.
knowledge and skills is thorough and
effective and the student can work
independently.