Medical Terminology: Word Parts The World of Health Care Lesson 1 Step 1 Learning Objectives for Lesson 1 When you have completed the instruction in this lesson, you will be trained to do the following: ³ Describe medical personnel and their role in quality health care ³ Describe the average day of various healthcare professionals
2 To assist you in interpreting medical terms as they are used in medical practice In this first chapter, we will talk about the way that medical terms are built We will analyze the terms, and you will have practice exercises to help you remember In later chapters you will learn how to interpret medical terminology as it is used
Introduction to Medical Terminology 3 It’s easier to learn medical terms when you understand where the basic word parts come from and how medical terms are derived The earliest medical practitioners generally wrote, spoke, and read Greek and Latin, because these were the languages of science and education for more than 2000 years Although
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medical terminology As a member of the health care team you need to know what these words, terms and symbols mean You will see them written in diagnoses and medication orders You will also use them as part of your everyday documentation Learning medical terminology will help you: • Understand medical documentation written by health care
Chapter 1 Introduction to Medical Terminology 3 It’s easier to learn medical terms when you understand where the basic word parts come from and how medical terms are derived The earliest medical practitioners generally wrote, spoke, and read Greek and Latin, because these were the languages of science and education for more than 2000 years
Some medical words are made up of multiple parts They might make more sense if you break the word into different parts Breaking up isn't hard to do Long medical words can have a: Beginning (or prefix): If there's a beginning, it can be about size, shape, color, direction, and amount Middle (or root): The middle is often a part of the body
Learning Outcomes While taking this course, students will learn to: • Identify uses of medical terminology, especially as they relate to communicating with others
Describe the importance of medical terminology to a career in healthcare 3) Introduce students to the process of learning medical terminology CONTENT—
Together, they make up what is called medical terminology As a member of the health care team you need to know what these words, terms and symbols mean