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.
Medical Terminology III
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Medical Terminology III
This course is part of Medical Terminology Specialization
Instructor: Laura S. Kabiri
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There are 6 modules in this course
This module is the introduction to the course that will cover the brain, nerves, senses, digestion, and reproduction.
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1 video3 readings1 discussion prompt
Welcome to the nervous system module! This module will introduce you to medical terms related to the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. Following the SOAP note format, we will look at common complaints, tests, diagnoses, and treatments used in neurology, psychology, and psychiatry. Let's get started with medical terms for the nervous system. Buckle up...
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5 videos5 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts5 plugins
Welcome to the special senses module. This module will introduce you to medical terms related to the special senses: specifically, the eye and ear. Following the SOAP note format, we will look at common complaints, tests, diagnoses, and treatments used in ophthalmology and otolaryngology. Now let's use those senses to "watch" and "listen" to medical terms pertaining to vision and hearing...
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5 videos5 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts5 plugins
Welcome to the digestive system module. This module will introduce you to medical terms related to the mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines, and accessory organs like the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. Following the SOAP note format, we will look at common complaints, tests, diagnoses, and treatments used in gastroenterology. I will let you "digest" the material in this module. Bon appetite!
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5 videos5 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts5 plugins
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...
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Well, you've done it! With this final module, we have finished the race, landed the plane, completed the specialization. Before we celebrate, these is still one more exam to do. There should be no surprises, beside your surprise at how much you've learned! Finish strong...
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