21st Century Instructional Guide for Career Technical Education
Medical Terminology
Health Science Technology Education
Health Occupations Science Technology Concentration
Title:
Standard Number:
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Essential
Questions:
Objectives:
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Medical Terminology (0721)
Basic Elements of Medical Words
Students will effectively use basic medical elements to build and interpret medical terms.
How does the use of medical terminology inhibit or promote understanding in the communication
process?
Students will
Learning Plan & Notes to Instructor:
examine the four basic elements and
basic elements used to build and interpret medical terms
interpret their role in forming medical
 suffixes
terms.
 prefixes
 word roots
 combining form (sometimes identified as
construct flash cards or word list to enhance
learning
Discuss rules for interpreting medical terms.
Utilize audiovisuals or software programs designed to
deliver instructional content in medical terminology.
 Damon Dean-Vaughn Medical Terminology
350 is one such program.
interpret medical words by identifying their position and role of the suffix when used in a medical
component elements.
term
 surgical suffixes
 diagnostic suffixes
 symptomatic suffixes
 determination of the part of speech
 diminutive suffixes
position and role of prefixes used in building medical
terms
 position
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 number
 measurement
 negation
 direction
word roots
aritculate the basic rules for building
basic rules for building medical terms
medical
 a word root links a suffix that begins with a
terms.
vowel
 a combining form links a suffix that begins with
a consonant
 use a combining form to link a root to another
root to form a compound word.
utilize basic steps to pronounce and define Utilize pronunciation guides.
Dean Vaughn Medical Terminology 350 is a basic
medical terms.
medical terminology program.
analyze the position and role of suffixes
position and role of suffixes
when
 surgical suffixes
used in building medical terms.
 diagnostic suffixes
 symptomatic suffixes
 determination of the part of speech
 diminutive suffixes
See text for lists of suffixes.
Have students compare suffixes using graphic
compare surgical, diagnostic, and
organizers.
symptomatic
suffixes.
analyze suffixes to determine their part of
suffixes
speech.
are attached to word roots to form a part of speech, such
as adjectives and nouns, or a singular or plural form of a
medical word
examine the role of diminutive suffixes.
role of a diminutive
diminutive form of a word designates a smaller version of
the object indicated by the root
analyze the position and role of prefixes
position and role
used
prefixes are located at the beginning of a word and alter
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Essential
Questions:
Objectives:
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in building medical terms.
the meaning of the word
See text for lists of prefixes.
compare prefixes indicating position,
Have students compare prefixes using a graphic
number, measurement, negation, and
organizer.
direction.
Medical Terminology Associated With the Body As A Whole
Students will demonstrate use of medical terminology associated with the body as a whole.
What advantages does the knowledge of medical terminology have in the understanding of the body
as a whole?
Students will
Learning Plan and Notes to Instructor:
examine medical terms associated with
structural and functional organization
the levels of organization of structure and
 cell
function within the human body.
 tissue
 organ
 system
 organism
See text for medical terms used in pathology.
demonstrate an understanding of the
Have students interpret medical terms found in a
disease
process by defining medical terms used in pathology report.
pathology.
define and pronounce medical terms used anatomical position
in conjunction with anatomical body
body planes
planes, cavities, and regions.
body cavities
abdominal quadrants
abdominal regions
See text for procedures associated with body structure.
compare diagnostic and therapeutic
procedures associated with body
structure.
analyze medical terms indicating direction See directional/position terms in text.
Have students interpret terms found in medical records.
and position of the body.
See text for abbreviations and their meanings related to
interpret abbreviations related to body
body structure.
structure.
Generate documents using medical abbreviations and
terminology.
Create health care scenarios using medical terms.
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Questions:
Objectives:
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Utilize HOSA Competitive Event(s) as teaching/learning
strategies (i.e. Medical Spelling,
Medical Terminology).
Invite a health care professional who works as a health
care provider to the class to talk about how the use of
medical terminology enables them to carry out their
career responsibilities.
Medical Terminology Associated with Body Systems
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
In today’s world, there are a variety of methods to share information. How do the principles and
techniques used by those in the healthcare professions differ from those used in other industries?
Students will
Learning Plan and Notes to Instructor:
define and pronounce medical terms used See the text for specific medical terminology associated
to identify the basic structure and function with each body systems.
Generate documents using medical abbreviations and
of each body system.
terminology.
interpret the meaning of combining
Create health care scenarios using medical terms.
forms,suffixes, and prefixes.
Utilize HOSA Competitive Event(s) as teaching/learning
define and integrate medical terms
strategies (i.e. Medical Spelling,
associated with basic pathology.
Medical Terminology).
compare commonly used diagnostic and
symptomatic medical terms.
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Standard Number:
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Essential
Questions:
Objectives:
identify and interpret medical terms related
to surgery, diagnostic imaging, and
therapeutic and laboratory procedures.
examine medical terms associated with
clinical procedures used in the process of
examination and evaluation of structure
and function.
analyze medical terms related to oncology.
examine medical terms used in
pharmacology
to treat common disorders.
Interpret the meaning of common medical
abbreviations related to body systems.
Information Technology Applications
Students will
 use information technology applications.
 demonstrate use as appropriate to healthcare applications.
How has the application of information technology impacted healthcare careers?
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Students will
Information Technology Application
implement the use of software and hardware.
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utilize the Internet as a resource/research tool.
21st Century Skills
Learning Skills & Technology Tools
Learning Plan & Notes to Instructor:
Use software, hardware, and Internet
throughout delivery of CSOs.
Use Internet for resource/research for projects
and assignments.
Teaching Strategies
Evidence of
Culminating Activity
Success
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Information and
Communication
Skills:
Thinking and
Reasoning Skills:
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Student creates information using
advanced skills of analysis, synthesis
and evaluation and shares this
information through a variety of oral,
written and multimedia
communications that target academic,
professional and technical audiences
and purposes.
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Student routinely applies keyboarding
skills, keyboard shortcut techniques,
and mouse skills with facility, speed
and accuracy.
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Student implements various Internet
search techniques (e.g., Boolean
searches, meta-searches, web bots)
to gather information; student
evaluates the information for validity,
appropriateness, content, bias,
currency, and usefulness.
Student engages in a critical thinking
process that supports synthesis and
conducts evaluation using complex
criteria.
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Student draws conclusions from a
variety of data sources to analyze and
interpret systems.
Students use the
Internet and selected
software to create and
interpret medical terms
and medical records.
Students identify
basic medical
elements; and
accurately build and
interpret medical
terms.
Students use interactive
software to master
course standards and
objectives.
Students use medical
terminology associated
with the human body by
examining medical
terms associated with
structure and function
of the human body;
demonstrate an
understanding of
Students apply
acquired knowledge
to accurately
interpret medical
terms used by
medical
professionals to
understand a
patient’s medical
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Student collaborates with peers,
experts and others to contribute to a
content-related knowledge base by
using technology to compile,
synthesize, produce, and disseminate
information, models, and other
creative works.
disease pathology; and
utilize medical terms
related to anatomical
body planes, cavities,
regions, diagnostic and
therapeutic procedures,
direction and position of
the body, and
abbreviations related to
body structure.
information.
Students are provided
with medical data to
analyze and interpret
patient information.
Personal, and
Workplace, Skills:
21C.O.912.3.LS3
Students use electronic
medical records to
compile, synthesize,
produce, and
disseminate patient
information.
Student demonstrates ownership of
Students will develop
his/her learning by setting goals,
an awareness of course
monitoring and adjusting performance, concepts in relationship
extending learning, using what he/she to real-world
has learned to adapt to new
applications, adapting
situations, and displaying
to a variety of clinical
perseverance and commitment to
settings.
continued learning.
Students apply
course concepts to
patient/clinical
experiences.
Students follow
established
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Student demonstrates ethical behavior
and works responsibly and
collaboratively with others in the
context of the school and the larger
community, and he/she demonstrates
civic responsibility through
engagement in public discourse and
participation in service learning.
Student protects software, hardware
and network resources from viruses,
vandalism, and unauthorized use and
employs proper techniques to access,
use and shut down technology
equipment.
Student adheres to acceptable use
policy and displays ethical behaviors
related to acceptable use of
information and communication
technology (e.g., privacy, security,
copyright, file-sharing, plagiarism);
student predicts the possible cost and
effects of unethical use of technology
(e.g., consumer fraud, intrusion,
spamming, virus setting, hacking) on
culture and society; student identifies
the methodologies that individuals and
businesses can employ to protect the
integrity of technology systems.
Within this course,
students follow
established protocols in
the use of technology
(HIPPA).
protocols and HIPPA
regulations. (i.e.
educational
settings/healthcare
facilities)
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Entrepreneurship
Skills:
Entrepreneurship
Skills:
Student models ethical behavior
relating to security, privacy, computer
etiquette, passwords and personal
information and demonstrates an
understanding of copyright by citing
sources of copyrighted materials in
papers, projects and multi-media
presentations. Student advocates for
legal and ethical behaviors among
peers, family, and community
regarding the use of technology and
information.
21C.O.9Student protects his/her identity online
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and in email and/or websites, limits
the distribution of personal
information/pictures, and evaluates
the authenticity of emails that solicit
personal information. Student
identifies the methodologies that
individuals and businesses can
employ to protect the integrity of
technology systems.
Learning Skills & Technology Tools
D.01-D.06,
.08, .014,
.17, .21-.30,
Understand concepts, strategies, and
systems needed to interact effectively
with others.
Teaching Strategies
Culminating Activity
Students will utilize
accurate medical
terminology in
collaborative work,
decision-making
processes, and identify
entrepreneurial
opportunities.
Evidence of
Success
Students display
appropriate
leadership,
communication, and
interpersonal
traits/behaviors in
personal
applications and
collaboration with
others. Students
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E .01-.14
Culminating
Assessment:
Industry
Accreditation/
Certification:
Understands concepts and
procedures needed for basic
computer operations.
Students will utilize the
computer and the
Internet to complete
assignments.
successfully use
medical terminology
accurately to draw
conclusions
regarding medical
information.
Throughout
coursework,
students
demonstrate
mastery of basic
computer operations
as evidenced by
completion of work.
Culminating Assessment:
Given actual medical records, accurately interpret medical terminology used in a patient’s history.
You will be judged on the accuracy of your interpretation.
You are a medical assistant and must accurately interpret a patient’s medical x-ray report by defining
the medical terms used in the patient’s medical record. You will be judged on the accuracy of your
interpretation.
Industry Accreditation/Certification:
Technical Skills Performance Assessment
EDGE credit
Links and Other Resources:
Links and Other
Resources:
Related Websites:
Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
http://www.hosa.org
Pathways to Success
http://careertech.k12.wv.us/pathwaystosuccess/
U.S. Department of Labor in the 21st Century
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http://www.dol.gov/
Advanced Distributed Learning
www.adlnet.org
America's Career InfoNet
www.acinet.org
America's Job Bank
www.ajb.org
America's Service Locator
www.servicelocator.org
CareerOneStop
www.careeronestop.org
Employment & Training Administration
www.doleta.gov
The Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
http://www.jan.wvu.edu
Monthly Labor Review Online: Labor Force Archives
http://www.bls.gov/opub/mlr/indexL.htm#Labor force
Occupational Information Network
www.doleta.gov/programs/onet
Office of Disability Employment Policy
www.dol.gov/odep
Career Voyages
http://www.careervoyages.gov/index.cfm
Workforce West Virginia
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https://www.workforcewv.org/
West Virginia Earn A Degree Graduate Early (EDGE)
http://www.wvtechprep.wvnet.edu/edge.htm
Contacts:
West Virginia Career and Technical Education
http://careertech.k12.wv.us/
Contacts:
HSTE Teachers: See HSTE Directory
HSTE Coordinator: Rebecca Davis rdavis@access.k12.wv.us
OCTI Assistant Executive Director and EOCTST Coordinator: Donna Burge-Tetrick
OCTI Executive Director: Gene Coulson
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