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Basic Online Medical Terminology

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CONTINUING EDUCATION: 10 hours

SEMINAR DESCRIPTION: Introduction to the language of medicine with emphasis placed on terminology of all anatomical body systems, roots of words, suffixes and prefixes. Study will also include word construction, medical abbreviations, and the definition, spelling and pronunciation of medical terms. Introduction will be made to reading medical reports, diagnostic tests and procedures.

ABOUT THE CLASS: The class will meet for 2 hours for five classes. Content will be taught through classroom exercises and practice using the workbook as well as materials prepared by the instructor. A pre-test and a post-test will be given to identify the student’s progress.

INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Kathy Trawick, RHIA. She has been a contributing author to the Medical Terminology textbook & instructor guide used in this class. She is also the chairman of the HIM program at UAMS. She has taught HIM for over 10 years and also was an HIM director for over 10 years.

REGISTRATION:  You can enroll and pay for your course online at our Online CE/CME website.  If you are a new user, click the "Register" link below the USerID and Passoword fields. New account registration is FREE.  Once registration is complete you will receive an account activation email.  Be sure to click the "activate" link in the confirmation email to complete your registration (check to make sure your email provider hasn't blocked or sent your activation to your junk mail).  You can locate and pay for the course by clicking the "Courses" tab at the top of the page.  Visa and Mastercard are accepted through a secure site.  To pay by check click the "registration form" link at the top of this page and follow the instructions for registration.

COST / MATERIALS: The cost per person for the seminar is $165. The cost of the course does NOT include the textbook.  Ordering instructions can be found in the online course.

SEMINAR SCHEDULE: Class 1: Course overview, Pre-test. Word analysis. “Basic Word Structure”, Chapter 1.

Class 2: “Organization of the Body”, Chapter 2. “Suffixes”, Chapter 3. “Body Systems” Appendix I.

Class 3: “Prefixes”, Chapter 4. “Plurals & Capitalization”, Handout. “Diagnostic Tests & Procedures”, Appendix II. “Abbreviations & Symbols”, Appendix III.

Class 4: “Medical Specialists & Case Reports”, Chapter 5. Discussion on Drug Index & Medical Dictionaries, Handout.

Class 5: Exercise Using Medical Reports. Post-test.

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Department of Health Information Management
Kathy C. Trawick, Ed.D., RHIA, Chairman and Associate Professor
4301 W. Markham Street, # 733   •   Little Rock, Arkansas 72205
Telephone (501) 296-1059


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