This course is part of the Medical Terminology Specialization

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Laura S. Kabiri

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Medical Terminology SpecializationRice University

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This final course finishes the comprehensive examination of medical terminology by introducing new roots, terms, and abbreviations related to the remaining body systems: nervous (brain, spinal cord, and nerves) and special senses (eyes and ears), digestive, and reproductive.

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Medical Terminology Specialization

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Approx. 15 hours to complete

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Course 3 of 3 in the

Medical Terminology Specialization

Beginner Level

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Approx. 15 hours to complete

English

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Laura S. Kabiri

PT, DPT, PhD, CSCS

Department of Kinesiology

11,622 Learners

3 Courses

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Rice University

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

1 hour to complete

Welcome to Medical Terminology Part 3

1 hour to complete

1 video (Total 1 min), 3 readings

3 hours to complete

Nervous System

3 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 30 min), 5 readings, 1 quiz

5 videos

Nervous - Intro and Word Parts6mNervous - Subjective Terms6mNervous - Objective Terms4mNervous - Assessment Terms6mNervous - Plan Terms6m

5 readings

Note pad for "Nervous - Intro and Word Parts"10mNote pad for "Nervous - Subjective Terms"10mNote pad for "Nervous - Objective Terms"10mNote pad for "Nervous - Assessment Terms"10mNote pad for "Nervous - Plan Terms"10m

1 practice exercise

Module 1 Quiz30m

Week2

Week 2

3 hours to complete

Special Senses

3 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 30 min), 5 readings, 1 quiz

5 videos

Sensory - Intro and Word Parts7mSensory - Subjective Terms5mSensory - Objective Terms7mSensory - Assessment Terms5mSensory - Plan Terms5m

5 readings

Note pad for "Sensory - Intro and Word Parts"10mNote pad for "Sensory - Subjective Terms"10mNote pad for "Sensory - Subjective Terms"10mNote pad for "Sensory - Assessment Terms"10mNote pad for "Sensory - Plan Terms"10m

1 practice exercise

Module 2 Quiz30m

Week3

Week 3

3 hours to complete

Digestive System

3 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 31 min), 5 readings, 1 quiz

5 videos

Digestive - Intro and Word Parts6mDigestive - Subjective Terms5mDigestive - Objective Terms7mDigestive - Assessment Terms6mDigestive - Plan Terms4m

5 readings

Note pad for "Digestive - Intro and Word Parts"10mNote pad for "Digestive - Subjective Terms"10mNote pad for "Digestive - Objective Terms"10mNote pad for "Digestive - Assessment Terms"10mNote pad for "Digestive - Plan Terms"10m

1 practice exercise

Module 3 Quiz30m

Week4

Week 4

2 hours to complete

Reproductive System

Welcome to the final module with new content: the reproductive system! This module will introduce you to medical terms related to the male and female reproductive organs. Following the SOAP note format, we will look at common complaints, tests, diagnoses, and treatments used in andrology, obstetrics, and gynecology. Now let's see how well you can "reproduce" this module's contents on your upcoming assessments...

2 hours to complete

3 videos (Total 16 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz

2 hours to complete

Course Final Assessment and Specialization Conclusion

2 hours to complete

1 video (Total min), 1 reading, 2 quizzes

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TOP REVIEWS FROM MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY III

by JPDec 13, 2022

Just like the other two courses in this specialization, it is engaging, informative, and easy to follow. Most definitely worthwhile and rewarding!

by JLMay 2, 2022

Amazing professor. Very informative and easy to follow.

by EApr 13, 2022

Great course. Great teacher. Great experience. Incredibly interesting.

by ERJun 1, 2022

Great course, tecaher keeps your attentiona and you learn a lot. I really loved the quizlets provided to practice.

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About the Medical Terminology Specialization

This specialization is intended for anybody that is interested in developing skills in medical language or preparing for further studies in the medical field. Learners will be able to identify common prefixes, suffixes, roots and abbreviations so they can recognize most medical terms used by medical professionals. Learners will also have an understanding of the structure of an electronic health record and extract vital information from it. Moreover, learners will gain basic knowledge of the anatomy and diagnoses related to all 10 main organ systems.

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When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
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