21st Century Instructional Guide for Career Technical Education
Medical Terminology
Health Science Education Cluster
Medical Emergency Preparation Concentration
Pharmaceutical/Medical Professional Sales and Marketing Concentration
Medical Transcription and Information Specialist Concentration
Title:
Medical Terminology (0721)
Standard Number:
HSE.S.MT.1
Essential
Questions:
Objectives:
HSE.O.MT.1.1
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 understanding in the communication process?
HSE.O.MT.1.2
interpret medical words by identifying their
component elements.
Students will
examine the four basic elements and interpret
their role in forming medical terms.
Learning Plan & Notes to Instructor:
basic elements used to build and interpret medical
terms
 suffixes
 prefixes
 word roots
 combining form (sometimes identified as
construct flash cards or word list to
enhance learning
Suggestions: 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.
position and role of the suffix when used in a medical
term
 surgical suffixes
 diagnostic suffixes
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HSE.O.MT.1.3
HSE.O.MT.1.4
HSE.O.MT.1.5
HSE.O.MT.1.6
HSE.O.MT.1.7
symptomatic suffixes
determination of the part of speech
diminutive suffixes
position and role of prefixes used in building medical
terms
 position
 number
 measurement
 negation
 direction
word roots
aritculate the basic rules for building medical
basic rules for building medical terms
terms.
 a word root links a suffix that begins with a
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.
Suggestion: Utilize pronunciation guides.
utilize basic steps to pronounce and define
Dean Vaughn Medical Terminology 350 is a basic
medical terms.
medical terminology program.
analyze the position and role of suffixes when
position and role of suffixes
used in building medical terms.
 surgical suffixes
 diagnostic suffixes
 symptomatic suffixes
 determination of the part of speech
 diminutive suffixes
See text for lists of suffixes.
compare surgical, diagnostic, and symptomatic Student Learning Activity: have students compare
suffixes using graphic organizers.
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
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HSE.O.MT.1.8
HSE.O.MT.1.9
HSE.O.MT.1.10
Standard Number:
HSE.S.MT.2
Essential
Questions:
Objectives:
HSE.O.MT.2.1
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 used
position and role
in building medical terms.
prefixes are located at the beginning of a word and
alter the meaning of the word
See text for lists of prefixes.
compare prefixes indicating position, number,
Student Learning Activity: have students compare
measurement, negation, and direction.
prefixes using a graphic organizer.
Medical Terminology Associated With the Body As A Whole
Students will demonstrate use of medical terminology associated with the body as a whole.
What impact does medical terminology have in the field of health care?
Students will
examine medical terms associated with the
levels of organization of structure and function
within the human body.
HSE.O.MT.2.2
demonstrate an understanding of the disease
process by defining medical terms used in
pathology.
HSE.O.MT.2.3
define and pronounce medical terms used in
conjunction with anatomical body planes,
cavities, and regions.
HSE.O.MT.2.4
compare diagnostic and therapeutic
procedures associated with body structure.
analyze medical terms indicating direction and
position of the body.
HSE.O.MT.2.5
Learning Plan and Notes to Instructor:
structural and functional organization
 cell
 tissue
 organ
 system
 organism
See text for medical terms used in pathology.
Student Learning Activity: have students interpret
medical terms found in a pathology report.
anatomical position
body planes
body cavities
abdominal quadrants
abdominal regions
Suggestion: See text for procedures associated with
body structure.
Suggestion: See directional/position terms in text.
Student Learning Activity: have students interpret
terms found in medical records.
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HSE.O.MT.2.6
Standard Number:
HSE.S.MT.3
Essential
Questions:
Objectives:
HSE.O.MT.3.1
HSE.O.MT.3.2
Suggestions: See text for abbreviations and their
meanings related to body structure.
Generate documents using medical abbreviations
and terminology.
Create health care scenarios using medical terms.
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:
Suggestions: See the text for specific medical
define and pronounce medical terms used to
terminology associated with each body systems.
identify the basic structure and function of
Generate documents using medical abbreviations
each body system.
and terminology.
interpret the meaning of combining
Create health care scenarios using medical terms.
forms,suffixes, and prefixes.
interpret abbreviations related to body
structure.
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HSE.O.MT.3.3
HSE.O.MT.3.4
HSE.O.MT.3.5
HSE.O.MT.3.6
HSE.O.MT.3.7
HSE.O.MT.3.8
HSE.O.MT.3.9
Standard Number:
HSE.S.HCF.11
Essential
Questions:
Objectives:
define and integrate medical terms associated Utilize HOSA Competitive Event(s) as
teaching/learning strategies (i.e. Medical Spelling,
with basic pathology.
Medical Terminology).
compare commonly used diagnostic and
symptomatic medical terms.
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?
HSE.O.HCF.11.1
Students will
Information Technology Application
implement the use of software and hardware.
HSE.O.HCF.11.2
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:
21C.O.912.1.LS3
21C.O.912.1.TT2
21C.O.912.1.TT10
Thinking and
Reasoning Skills:
21C.O.912.2.LS1
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.
Student routinely applies
keyboarding skills, keyboard
shortcut techniques, and
mouse skills with facility, speed
and accuracy.
Student implements various
Internet search techniques
(e.g., Boolean searches, metasearches, 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.
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
Students apply
acquired knowledge
to accurately
interpret medical
terms used by
medical
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21C.O.912.2.LS2
Student draws conclusions
from a variety of data sources
to analyze and interpret
systems.
21C.O.912.2.TT2
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.
body; demonstrate an
understanding of 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.
professionals to
understand a
patient’s medical
information.
Students are provided with
medical data to analyze
and interpret patient
information.
Students use electronic
medical records to
compile, synthesize,
produce, and disseminate
patient information.
Personal and
Workplace Skills:
21C.O.912.3.LS3
Student demonstrates
ownership of his/her learning
by setting goals, monitoring
and adjusting performance,
extending learning, using what
he/she has learned to adapt to
new situations, and displaying
perseverance and commitment
to continued learning.
Students will develop an
awareness of course
concepts in relationship to
real-world applications,
adapting to a variety of
clinical settings.
Within this course,
students follow
Students apply
course concepts to
patient/clinical
experiences.
Students follow
established
protocols and HIPPA
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21C.O.912.3.LS4
21C.O.912.3.TT1
Student demonstrates ethical
established protocols in
behavior and works responsibly the use of technology
and collaboratively with others
(HIPPA).
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.
regulations. (i.e.
educational
settings/healthcare
facilities)
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21C.O.912.3.TT4
21C.O.912.3.TT5
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.
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.
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21C.O.912.3.TT7
Entrepreneurship
Skills:
Culminating
Assessment:
Student protects his/her identity
online 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
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
successfully use
medical terminology
accurately to draw
conclusions
regarding medical
information.
Culminating Assessment
You work in a local doctor’s office and must accurately interpret the basic elements of medical words
used in a patient’s history. You will be judged on the accuracy of your interpretation.
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Industry
Accreditation/
Certification
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
Dean Vaughn Certification (when applicable)
EDGE credit
Links and Other Resources
Links and Other
Resources
Related Websites:
Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
http://www.hosa.org
West Virginia Earn A Degree Graduate Early (EDGE)
http://www.wvtechprep.wvnet.edu/edge.htm
West Virginia Career and Technical Education
http://careertech.k12.wv.us/
Contacts:
Contacts
HSE Teachers: See HSE Directory
HSE Coordinators: Rebecca Davis rdavis@access.k12.wv.us
Cyndy Sundstrom csundstr@access.k12.wv.us
OCTI Assistant Executive Director and EOCTST Coordinator: Donna Burge-Tetrick
OCTI Executive Director: Gene Coulson
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