Medical Terminology 1
Foundations of essential medical language
Overview
This course aims to equip students with foundational skills in medical terminology, enabling them to communicate effectively within the healthcare field. By exploring the structure and formation of medical terms, associating them with specific body systems, and understanding diagnostic procedures and abbreviations, students will develop the language skills necessary for success in healthcare professions
Medical Terminology 1 introduces the basic language used in healthcare to describe the human body, its functions, and medical conditions. It focuses on understanding word parts like roots, prefixes, and suffixes to accurately interpret medical terms.
Key Benefits
- Covers root words, prefixes, and suffixes
- Teaches pronunciation and spelling of medical terms
- Enhances emotional regulation and self-control
- Introduces terms related to major body systems
- Explains combining forms and word-building rules
- Includes common medical abbreviations
Knowledge & Skills Gained
Associate Terms with Body Systems
Describe Diagnostic Procedures
Recognize Medical Abbreviations
Expand Medical Vocabulary
Learning Modules
Course Outline
Week 1: Introduction – Elements of Medical terminology
Week 2: Prefixes and Suffixes: Surgical, Diagnostic, Pathological- root words
Week 3: Body Structure and systems I
Week 4: Integumentary System
Week 5: Gastrointestinal System
Week 6: Respiratory System
Week 7: Cardiovascular system
Week 8: Midterm/ Recap
Week 9: Blood and Lymphatic System
Week 10: Musculoskeletal System
Week 11:Urinary System
Week 12: Reproductive System
Week 13: Endocrine System
Week 14: Nervous System
Week 15: Finals/ recap
Required Textbook: Medical Terminology: A Systems Approach by Gylys & Wedding, 8th Ed.
Faculty Spotlight
Dr. Bhargavi (Bee) Simhadri
Adjunct Professor
Dr. Bhargavi (Bee) Simhadri is a seasoned nursing leader with over a decade of
experience, committed to improving patient care and advancing the nursing profession. With a strong focus on clinical excellence and operational efficiency, Dr. Simhadri has successfully implemented numerous initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and employee satisfaction.
Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Simhadri is passionate about educating the next generation of nurses. As an Adjunct Professor at California State University, Dr. Simhadri teaches courses in Nursing Leadership and Nursing Informatics, imparting essential knowledge and skills to aspiring healthcare professionals.
Dr. Simhadri is actively involved in various professional organizations, including the
Association of California Nurse Leaders, the American College of Healthcare Executives, the American Nurses Association, and the American Association of Critical Care Nurses. Through these affiliations, Dr. Simhadri contributes to the advancement of the nursing field and collaborates with other healthcare leaders to address critical issues.
Enrichment Courses
- Devotional Music
- Introduction to Hindustani Music
- Fundamentals of Sanskrit Grammar
- Understanding and Appreciating Sanskrit Slokas
- Introduction to Play Writing (Telugu)
- Introduction to Harikatha(Telugu)
- Introduction to Nattuvangam
- Introduction to Indian Knowledge Systems
- Viduraneeti - A Roadmap to Success in Corporate World
- Ayurveda for Wellness and Prevention
- Foundation of Yoga
- Introduction to Burrakatha(Telugu)
- Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
- Medical Terminology-1
- Introduction to Acting
- Introduction to Mime
- Creative writing : Metrical and Lyrical Poetry (Padyam and Geyam) (Telugu)
- Creative Writing - Short Story & Novel (Telugu)
- An Approach to Indian Philosophy from Worldy Perspective
Contact Info
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