Medical Terminology II

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Medical Terminology II

This course is part of Medical Terminology Specialization

Instructor: Laura S. Kabiri

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6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

212 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule

2 weeks at 10 hours a week

Learn at your own pace

95%

Most learners liked this course

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There are 6 modules in this course

This is the second course of the Medical Terminology specialization. It builds on the basic concepts of medical terminology with the introduction of new roots, terms, and abbreviations specific to the endocrine system (hormones). The body's transportation and defense systems (cardiovascular, blood, and lymphatic) will also be covered as well as the respiratory system (lungs).

This module is the introduction to the course that will cover hormones, blood, the heart, and the lungs.

What's included

1 video3 readings1 discussion prompt

Welcome to the endocrine system module! This module will introduce you to medical terms related to glands and hormones. Following the SOAP note format, we will look at common complaints, tests, diagnoses, and treatments used in endocrinology. I hope you enjoy learning about medical terms related to the endocrine system.

What's included

5 videos5 readings3 assignments2 discussion prompts3 plugins

5 videosTotal 26 minutes

Endocrine - Introduction and Word Parts6 minutes
Endocrine - Subjective Terms6 minutes
Endocrine - Objective Terms6 minutes
Endocrine - Assessment Terms5 minutes
Endocrine - Plan Terms3 minutes

5 readingsTotal 50 minutes

Note pad for "Endocrine - Intro and Word Parts"10 minutes
Note pad for "Endocrine - Subjective Terms"10 minutes
Note pad for "Endocrine - Objective Terms"10 minutes
Note pad for "Endocrine - Assessment Terms"10 minutes
Note pad for "Endocrine - Plan Terms"10 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Multiple-choice exercise for "Endocrine - Assessment Terms"15 minutes
Multiple-choice & text-entry exercise for "Endocrine - Plan Terms"15 minutes
Module 2 Quiz30 minutes

2 discussion promptsTotal 20 minutes

Name a Hormone and Gland10 minutes
How do Pheromones Work?10 minutes

3 pluginsTotal 45 minutes

Flashcards for "Endocrine - Intro and Word Parts"15 minutes
Matching game for "Endocrine - Subjective Terms"15 minutes
Matching game for "Endocrine - Objective Terms"15 minutes

Welcome to the blood and lymphatic system module. This module will introduce you to medical terms related to blood cells and immunity. Following the SOAP note format, we will look at common complaints, tests, diagnoses, and treatments used in hematology and immunology. Let's get started learning more specific terms about the blood and lymphatic systems. Enjoy!

What's included

5 videos5 readings2 assignments2 discussion prompts4 plugins

5 videosTotal 33 minutes

Blood and Lymphatic - Introduction and Word Parts6 minutes
Blood and Lymphatic - Subjective Terms7 minutes
Blood and Lymphatic - Objective Terms8 minutes
Blood and Lymphatic - Assessment Terms8 minutes
Blood and Lymphatic - Plan Terms5 minutes

5 readingsTotal 50 minutes

Note pad for "Blood and Lymphatic - Intro and Word Parts"10 minutes
Note pad for "Blood and Lymphatic - Subjective Terms"10 minutes
Note pad for "Blood and Lymphatic - Objective Terms"10 minutes
Note pad for "Blood and Lymphatic - Assessment Terms"10 minutes
Note pad for "Blood and Lymphatic - Plan Terms"10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 45 minutes

Multiple-choice exercise for "Blood and Lymphatic - Assessment Terms"15 minutes
Module 3 Quiz30 minutes

2 discussion promptsTotal 20 minutes

Want to Pursue a Career in Hematology?10 minutes
Blood Donation10 minutes

4 pluginsTotal 60 minutes

Flashcards for "Blood and Lymphatic - Intro and Word Parts"15 minutes
Matching game for "Blood and Lymphatic - Subjective Terms"15 minutes
Write-the-term exercise for "Blood and Lymphatic - Objective Terms"15 minutes
Match game for "Blood and Lymphatic - Plan Terms"15 minutes

Welcome to perhaps the most well-known system module of the whole specialization: the cardiovascular system. This module will introduce you to medical terms related to the heart and blood vessels. Following the SOAP note format, we will look at common complaints, tests, diagnoses, and treatments used in cardiology. So let's jump right into the cardiovascular system. This module has "heart"!

What's included

5 videos5 readings2 assignments2 discussion prompts4 plugins

5 videosTotal 35 minutes

Cardiovascular - Intro and Word Parts7 minutes
Cardiovascular - Subjective Terms4 minutes
Cardiovascular - Objective Terms8 minutes
Cardiovascular - Assessment Terms8 minutes
Cardiovascular - Plan Terms8 minutes

5 readingsTotal 50 minutes

Note pad for "Cardiovascular - Intro and Word Parts"10 minutes
Note pad for "Cardiovascular - Subjective Terms"10 minutes
Note pad for "Cardiovascular - Objective Terms"10 minutes
Note pad for "Cardiovascular - Assessment Terms"10 minutes
Note pad for "Cardiovascular - Plan Terms"10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 45 minutes

Multiple-choice exercise for "Cardiovascular - Assessment Terms"15 minutes
Module 4 Quiz30 minutes

2 discussion promptsTotal 20 minutes

Are You CPR Certified?10 minutes
Can Exercise be Used to Treat Cardiovascular Disorders?10 minutes

4 pluginsTotal 60 minutes

Flashcards for "Cardiovascular - Intro and Word Parts"15 minutes
Write-the-term exercise for "Cardiovascular - Subjective Terms"15 minutes
Matching game for "Cardiovascular - Objective Terms"15 minutes
Matching game for "Cardiovascular - Plan terms"15 minutes

Welcome to another well-known system module: the respiratory system. This module will introduce you to medical terms related to the lungs. Following the SOAP note format, we will look at common complaints, tests, diagnoses, and treatments used in pulmonology. Have fun working your way through the respiratory system module. And keep breathing. It will help.

What's included

5 videos5 readings2 assignments2 discussion prompts4 plugins

5 videosTotal 36 minutes

Respiratory - Intro and Word Parts9 minutes
Respiratory - Subjective Terms8 minutes
Respiratory - Objective Terms7 minutes
Respiratory - Assessment Terms7 minutes
Respiratory - Plan Terms5 minutes

5 readingsTotal 50 minutes

Note pad for "Respiratory - Intro and Word Parts"10 minutes
Note pad for "Respiratory - Subjective Terms"10 minutes
Note pad for "Respiratory - Objective Terms"10 minutes
Note pad for "Respiratory - Assessment Terms"10 minutes
Note pad for "Respiratory - Plan Terms"10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 45 minutes

Multiple-choice exercise for "Respiratory - Subjective Terms"15 minutes
Module 5 Quiz30 minutes

2 discussion promptsTotal 20 minutes

Fun Facts about the Respiratory System10 minutes
Complaints Related to the Respiratory System10 minutes

4 pluginsTotal 60 minutes

Flashcards for "Respiratory - Intro and Word Parts"15 minutes
Matching game for "Respiratory - Objective Terms"15 minutes
Write-the-term exercise for "Respiratory - Assessment Terms"15 minutes
Matching game for "Respiratory - Plan Terms"15 minutes

Congratulations on making to the final assessment module of this course! The exam will focus on the new module materials from this course: the endocrine system, blood and lymphatic systems, cardiovascular system, and respiratory system. However, you still have to know all the basic rules, roots, prefixes, and suffixes from the beginning of the specialization since they apply to these systems as well. Learning a language is cumulative like that! I'm confident you've got this. So breathe and believe...

What's included

1 video1 reading1 assignment1 peer review2 discussion prompts

1 videoTotal 1 minute

Course Conclusion1 minute

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Please read before you start the final assessments10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Course II Final Exam30 minutes

1 peer reviewTotal 30 minutes

Test your skills with a real-life example (optional)30 minutes

2 discussion promptsTotal 20 minutes

Questions while Preparing for Exam?10 minutes
Helpful Activities and Teaching Techniques10 minutes

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Laura S. Kabiri

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Reviewed on Jul 2, 2024

loved this course and the professor. just like the first one, it's fast, engaging, and informative and has wonderful methods of interactive learning.

Reviewed on Nov 22, 2022

Informative and accessible. Highly recommended to discover medical terminology!

Reviewed on May 6, 2025

Excellent class with knowledge that can be used immediately in the real world

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