Medical Terminology

This CTE course is designed to introduce the student to the fundamentals of medical terminology. It includes word structure of basic medical, surgical, and diagnostic terms and procedures, body parts and organs, selected medical specialties, and commonly used medical abbreviations. Students will learn about the following systems: integumentary, digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, blood, lymphatic, immune, musculoskeletal, urinary, reproductive, endocrine, and nervous. Students will gain an understanding of the functions of each system, analyze related terms, identify abnormal conditions, describe relevant laboratory tests and treatments and apply their new knowledge to understanding medical terms in their proper contexts, such as medical reports and records. This is a very self-directed, fast-paced class for online students, which will provide you with the tools necessary to read, speak, and understand the language of medicine in order to effectively communicate in a medical facility. 

 

This course addresses content related to human biology, development, and reproduction, and is considered a prerequisite to a dual credit pathway in health sciences. The course does not cover human sexuality and complies with Idaho Code §33-1609 and 33-1611A. Parents or guardians who do not wish their student to learn this content may submit a written request to registrar@idla.org to have their student removed from the course. Alternative elective options are listed in the IDLA course catalog. This course is a Quality Matters certified online course.  View full syllabus