Basic 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.

COST / MATERIALS: The cost per person for the seminar is $140. This includes all materials, including the workbook.

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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