Course Snapshot
Medical Terminology
Course Overview:
This course is designed to introduce students to the structure of medical terms, including
prefixes, suffixes, word roots, combining forms, and singular and plural forms, plus medical
abbreviations and acronyms. The course allows students to achieve comprehension of medical
vocabulary appropriate to medical procedures, human anatomy and physiology, and
pathophysiology.
General
Requirements:
Grade Levels: 9-12
Recommended Prerequisite: None
Required Prerequisite: None
Guiding
Questions:
How important is accurate and precise communication in the health science industry?
How beneficial is it to understand and know word parts for vocabulary?
How does the health science industry use medical abbreviations, acronyms, and symbols?
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Introduction to Medical Terminology
The Human Body in Health and Disease
The Skeletal System
The Muscular System
Cardiovascular System
Lymphatic and Immune System
The Respiratory System
The Digestive System
The Urinary System
The Nervous System
The Special Senses: The Eyes and Ears
The Integumentary System
The Endocrine System
The Reproductive System
Diagnostic Procedures and Pharmacology
Key Vocabulary:
*Suffixes
*Prefixes
*Anatomy
Products &
Outcomes:
Students learn anatomy and body systems through multiple problem based projects to assist
in identifying, spelling and defining related medical terminology.
Student
Leadership
Organization:
In grades 9-12, students will have the opportunity to participate in:
National Technical Honor Society
Certification &
Licensures:
None
Credit:
1 credit