PHED 256 — MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY (minimum grade ≥B required)
Learning Objectives & Matches
1. Identify the fundamental word structure of medical terminology and its component parts
Distinguish between homonyms and recognize inconsistencies and mistakes in medical terms, referring to dictionaries, drug references, and other sources on anatomy, physiology, and medicine.
Compile terminology and information to be used in translations, including technical terms such as those for legal or medical material.
Translate medical jargon and abbreviations into their expanded forms to ensure the accuracy of patient and health care facility records.
Review and edit transcribed reports or dictated material for spelling, grammar, clarity, consistency, and proper medical terminology.
Explain policies, procedures, or services to patients using medical or administrative knowledge.
Identify tissue structures or cell components to be used in the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of diseases.
Write documents describing protocols, policies, standards for use, maintenance, and repair of medical equipment.
Produce medical reports, correspondence, records, patient-care information, statistics, medical research, and administrative material.
Refer to reference materials, such as dictionaries, lexicons, encyclopedias, and computerized terminology banks, as needed to ensure translation accuracy.
Identify the etiology, pathogenesis, morphological change, and clinical significance of diseases.
3. Describe the component parts that make up the body
Identify or compare the component parts or relationships between the parts of industrial, social, and natural systems.
Requisition parts or materials.
Identify tissue structures or cell components to be used in the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of diseases.
Determine the three-dimensional structure of biological macromolecules.
Cut, shape, and form metal parts, using lathes, power saws, snips, power brakes and shears, files, and mallets.
Bolt parts, such as side and deck plates, jaw plates, and journals, to basic assembly unit.
Position materials such as cloth garments, felt, or straw on tables, dies, or feeding mechanisms of pressing machines, or on ironing boards or work tables.
Study the structure and function of human, animal, and plant tissues, cells, pathogens, and toxins.
Clean and dress machine surfaces and component parts.
Align, fit, or assemble component parts, using hand or power tools, fixtures, templates, or microscopes.
5. Describe the organization and structure of the human body
Study the structure and function of human, animal, and plant tissues, cells, pathogens, and toxins.
Determine the three-dimensional structure of biological macromolecules.
Identify tissue structures or cell components to be used in the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of diseases.
Identify and outline bodily structures, using imaging procedures, such as x-ray, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, or positron emission tomography.
Observe and record the positions and conditions of bodies and related evidence.
Study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and function.
Restore form and function by moving skin, bone, nerves, and other tissues from other parts of the body to reconstruct the jaws and face.
Examine physiological, morphological, and cultural characteristics, using microscope, to identify and classify microorganisms in human, water, and food specimens.
Plan, organize, direct, control, or coordinate the personnel, training, or labor relations activities of an organization.
Identify or compare the component parts or relationships between the parts of industrial, social, and natural systems.
6. Identify medical terminology related to body structures, functions and disorders
Identify the etiology, pathogenesis, morphological change, and clinical significance of diseases.
Distinguish between homonyms and recognize inconsistencies and mistakes in medical terms, referring to dictionaries, drug references, and other sources on anatomy, physiology, and medicine.
Identify and outline bodily structures, using imaging procedures, such as x-ray, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, or positron emission tomography.
Identify tissue structures or cell components to be used in the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of diseases.
Distinguish between physiologically- and psychologically-based disorders, and diagnose appropriately.
Massage and knead muscles and soft tissues of the body to provide treatment for medical conditions, injuries, or wellness maintenance.
Attach physiological monitoring leads to patient's finger, chest, waist, or other body parts.
Diagnose or treat disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
Decide which images to include, looking for differences between healthy and pathological areas.
Examine patients to obtain information about their physical condition.
7. Describe medical terminology related to the organ systems of the human body
Distinguish between homonyms and recognize inconsistencies and mistakes in medical terms, referring to dictionaries, drug references, and other sources on anatomy, physiology, and medicine.
Identify tissue structures or cell components to be used in the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of diseases.
Attach physiological monitoring leads to patient's finger, chest, waist, or other body parts.
Collect body tissue, feces, blood, urine, or other body fluids for examination and analysis.
Cut sections of body tissues for microscopic examination, using microtomes.
Cut sections of body tissues for microscopic examination, using microtomes.
Study the structure and function of human, animal, and plant tissues, cells, pathogens, and toxins.
Design the arrangement of radiation fields to reduce exposure to critical patient structures, such as organs, using computers, manuals, and guides.
Explain the operation of room features, such as locks, ventilation systems, and televisions.
Incise stomach and abdominal walls and probe internal organs, using trocar, to withdraw blood and waste matter from organs.