Course description: This course introduces you to medical terminology. You will learn to work with the specialised terminology of medicine. You will study the body as a whole, learn human anatomy and physiology, and pathological conditions relating to body systems. Course Learning Outcomes - you will be able to:
Define and build medical terms using appropriate word roots, prefixes, and suffixes.
Accurately spell and pronounce medical terms.
Define terms related to overall body structure, divisions, anatomical positions, planes and directions.
Describe the basic anatomy and function of the various body systems using appropriate terminology.
Describe diseases, conditions, and procedures related to the various body systems.
Explain pharmacology related to the various body systems.
Interpret medical abbreviations.
Use medical reference materials for clarification as required.
Evaluate own learning and collaborate with others.
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Course schedule
Units: Course introduction 1. Medical Word Structure 2. Body Structure 3. Integumentary System 4. Digestive System 5. Respiratory System 6. Cardiovascular System 7. Blood, Lymph and Immune Systems 8. Musculoskeletal System 9. Urinary System 10. Female Reproductive System 11. Male Reproductive System 12. Endocrine System 13. Nervous System 14. Special Senses Course Wrap Up
How to be successful in this course
Use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox as your browser as Moodle works best with these internet browsers. Download Adobe Acrobat Reader if you do not already have it. Review the announcements page every week as these will have useful reminders, updates, and summaries. Stay on top of the material and the assignments. Although some assignments may be due one week after the unit is complete it is recommended that you complete all assignments for each unit before the following unit. Log on every day. Plan your time wisely, set up a schedule for yourself every week. Each unit takes approximately 10 hours per week for the content with additional time for assignments. Use the internet for additional research. Share your skills, abilities, advice and resources with the rest of the class via the Eureka forum. Ask questions on the question and answer forum and read this forum as some of your questions may have been answered!
How to communicate with Giselle - your instructor
In a classroom if you have a question you usually raise your hand and ask during the lesson. The equivalent online is the Question and Answer forum. First, review existing posts to see if your question has already been answered. If not, post your question. Everyone in the class can see your question and can contribute an answer. You can also email me at gmpierre@rogers.com. If your question is one that will benefit the class, I may ask you to post in the Question and Answer forum. I aim to respond to questions within 48 hours. If I anticipate the time to be longer I will send a message. If you need a 'face to face' discussion I am also available on Skype: my Skype ID is giselle.pierre OR on ooVoo: my ooVoo ID is gmpierre. Assignments are submitted through an assignment link within Moodle. Giselle
Getting to know each other
Introduce yourself
1) On the profile section in Moodle add your picture and a short bio.
2) Answer the questions on the Icebreaker forum.
3) Introduce yourself to a classmate with one or more similarities to you through the discussion board titled 'Introduce yourself'. If no one introduces themselves to you then please contact me.
Icebreaker forum
Use your name in the subject and your answers in the content. An example is shown for you.
Introducing yourself Questions:
1) Do you speak more than one language? If yes, state your first language and the other languages you speak.
2) Do you like to read? If yes, state the type of books.
3) What are your hobbies?
4) Are you comfortable with computers?
5) Are you familiar with day to day activities at medical clinics and/or hospitals?
Introduce yourself to a classmate
After reading the introductions, introduce yourself to someone with things in common. Use their name in the subject. An example is shown.
Netiquette refers to etiquette on the Internet. Good netiquette involves respecting others' privacy and not doing anything online that will annoy other people or infringe on their rights. This course includes for example communicating by email, using messaging, and discussion boards all areas where good netiquette must be followed. It is also important to remember the college policies on plagarism and discrimination when contributing to online discussions.
Course introduction
Welcome to Medical Terminology
Course Description and Learning Outcomes
Course description: This course introduces you to medical terminology. You will learn to work with the specialised terminology of medicine. You will study the body as a whole, learn human anatomy and physiology, and pathological conditions relating to body systems.
Course Learning Outcomes - you will be able to:
Navigating Moodle
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If you would like more help with Moodle, you can read thisCourse schedule
Units:Course introduction
1. Medical Word Structure
2. Body Structure
3. Integumentary System
4. Digestive System
5. Respiratory System
6. Cardiovascular System
7. Blood, Lymph and Immune Systems
8. Musculoskeletal System
9. Urinary System
10. Female Reproductive System
11. Male Reproductive System
12. Endocrine System
13. Nervous System
14. Special Senses
Course Wrap Up
How to be successful in this course
Use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox as your browser as Moodle works best with these internet browsers.
Download Adobe Acrobat Reader if you do not already have it.
Review the announcements page every week as these will have useful reminders, updates, and summaries.
Stay on top of the material and the assignments. Although some assignments may be due one week after the unit is complete it is recommended that you complete all assignments for each unit before the following unit.
Log on every day.
Plan your time wisely, set up a schedule for yourself every week.
Each unit takes approximately 10 hours per week for the content with additional time for assignments.
Use the internet for additional research.
Share your skills, abilities, advice and resources with the rest of the class via the Eureka forum.
Ask questions on the question and answer forum and read this forum as some of your questions may have been answered!
How to communicate with Giselle - your instructor
In a classroom if you have a question you usually raise your hand and ask during the lesson. The equivalent online is the Question and Answer forum. First, review existing posts to see if your question has already been answered. If not, post your question. Everyone in the class can see your question and can contribute an answer.
You can also email me at gmpierre@rogers.com. If your question is one that will benefit the class, I may ask you to post in the Question and Answer forum.
I aim to respond to questions within 48 hours. If I anticipate the time to be longer I will send a message.
If you need a 'face to face' discussion I am also available on Skype: my Skype ID is giselle.pierre OR on ooVoo: my ooVoo ID is gmpierre.
Assignments are submitted through an assignment link within Moodle.
Giselle
Getting to know each other
Introduce yourself
1) On the profile section in Moodle add your picture and a short bio.
2) Answer the questions on the Icebreaker forum.
3) Introduce yourself to a classmate with one or more similarities to you through the discussion board titled 'Introduce yourself'. If no one introduces themselves to you then please contact me.
Use your name in the subject and your answers in the content. An example is shown for you.
Introducing yourself Questions:
1) Do you speak more than one language? If yes, state your first language and the other languages you speak.
2) Do you like to read? If yes, state the type of books.
3) What are your hobbies?
4) Are you comfortable with computers?
5) Are you familiar with day to day activities at medical clinics and/or hospitals?
Introduce yourself to a classmate
After reading the introductions, introduce yourself to someone with things in common. Use their name in the subject. An example is shown.General information and guidelines
Netiquette
Netiquette refers to etiquette on the Internet. Good netiquette involves respecting others' privacy and not doing anything online that will annoy other people or infringe on their rights. This course includes for example communicating by email, using messaging, and discussion boards all areas where good netiquette must be followed. It is also important to remember the college policies on plagarism and discrimination when contributing to online discussions.
Discussion Board Netiquette
Participating in Discussion Boards
APA referencing
Ongoing Activities
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