The Language of Healthcare: Learn Medical Terminology | Self Paced Full Course
Future doctor or nurse? This academic class series is perfect for high school teens interested in nursing or medicine. Learn with a college professor! Practice spelling, pronunciation & build your vocabulary in anatomy and health science.
Dr. Sharon Tam
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What's included
36 pre-recorded lessons
average 6 mins per video12 weeks
of teacher support3 hrs 42 mins
total video learning hours1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. A study guide will be provided for each lesson. It can be downloaded or printed out before class to help the learner follow along with video recordings.Letter Grade
A grade report will be issued upon submission of completed study guides.Certificate of Completion
A Certificate of Completion will be provided upon submission of completed study guides.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner Level
This course is best suited for teens who are: 👍Considering a career in healthcare 👍Looking ahead to college courses in health science 👍In need of a science credit 👍Independent learners and not afraid to ask questions Classes are led by an expert guide: 👍A chiropractor and acupuncturist who enjoys word puzzles and terminology 👍A veteran teacher with over 20 years experience at the college and high school level Learners will build their word bank in medical terminology. This course offers a good foundation for future medical-based classes, such as anatomy and physiology. Each week, one major body system will be addressed. Learners will go over the medical terms related to the anatomy of the system. Then, they will build medical terms as it relates to pathology and treatment. Along the way, they will have an opportunity to practice spelling and pronouncing medical terms. This is a self-paced class that has no live meetings. Learners will work through a series of short videos along with a study guide. The study guide can be printed before starting the class and submitted for grading and feedback.
Learning Goals
Be able to identify word parts in a medical term.Be able to build and spell different medical terms with word parts.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum36 Lessons
over 12 WeeksLesson 1:
Identifying Word Parts
We will learn how to “decode” a medical term by identifying the parts of the word. This lesson includes a 6 minute video. During the video, learners will be answering questions using the study guide. We will be using a short word bank to identify prefixes, suffixes and roots of a medical term. 1 assignment
8 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Spelling Rules
We will go over 4 spelling rules used frequently in medical terminology. Learners will apply these rules to different word parts in order to build medical terms and work on pronunciation. This lesson includes a 6 minute video. During the video, learners will be answering questions using the study guide. 6 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Building Your Word Bank
This lesson will introduce several common prefixes and suffixes in a 6 minute video. Using their study guides, learners will practice putting various word parts together to build more medical terms. We will continue to work on spelling and pronunciation. 6 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Orthopedics: Anatomy
Anatomy Crash Course! This lesson covers the medical terms related to the anatomy of the musculoskeletal system. 1 assignment
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Sensitive topics as it relates to reproductive anatomy and pathology will be covered in lesson 11 and 12. Images as it relates to surgery and pathology may be graphic in nature.
Supply List
A study guide will be provided for each lesson. Learners can opt to have this ready before class to help follow along during class. Study guides may also be submitted as a graded assignment.
Language of Instruction
English
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Doctoral Degree from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College
Bachelor's Degree in Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences from Queen's University
Classes on the reproductive system will focus on terms related to anatomy, rather than topics on sexuality, gender issues and sexual health. All material presented is factual and science-based.Reviews
Self-Paced Course
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Ages: 14-18
