NCC032 03 - Medical Terminology Basics

About This Course

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Thank you for enrolling in Medical Terminology Basics!

You will learn:

•Basic medical terms

•How to decipher complex medical terms

•How to direct people to the correct physician or department

 

Understanding medical terminology will:

•Improve customer service

•Improve patient satisfaction

•Improve safety and care

 

To get started on this course go to the tab labeled Introduction. After the Introduction go to Module 1. Each module will have both content and a review activity. You must view the content and then do the review for each module before continuing to the next one. All modules are listed on the left side of your screen. You may start and stop as many times as needed while taking this course. Once all modules are complete please take the Post Test. You must receive an 80% or higher on the Post Test to pass this course. You will have a second attempt if you do not pass the test the first time. Enjoy your learning! 

 

If you have questions or require assistance please contact pd@methodistcollege.edu or (402) 354-7100.

Handouts

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    Medical Terminology Basics

    6 slides per page, 21 pages total. Please do not print unless you want a hard copy.

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    Med Terms Handouts 6 per page.pdf
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Bookmarks

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    National Heart, Blood, and Lung Institute

    Health topics of all kinds

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    www.nhlbi.nih.gov
    Mayo Clinic Tests and Procedures

    Easy to understand explanations of tests and procedures.

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    www.mayoclinic.org
    Medline Plus

    Full of a wide variety of health topics

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    www.nlm.nih.gov
    National Cancer Institute

    All about Cancer

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    www.cancer.gov
    Mayo Clinic

    Great resource for diseases and conditions

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    www.mayoclinic.org
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