Medical Terminology

Course: Introduction of Medical Terminology   
1st 9 Weeks2nd 9 Weeks3rd 9 Weeks4th 9 Weeks
Unit(s): 1, 2, 3Unit(s): 8, 6, 7Unit(s):  5, 9, 10Unit(s):  4, 11, 12, 13, 14

Introduction to Medical Terminology and Professionalism 

The Basics of the Body (3 Weeks)

• Overview of Introduction of Medical Terminology

• Word Parts

• Anatomical Position

• Directional Terms

 

Skeletal System (3 Weeks)

 

• Word Parts

• Singular and Plural Forms

• Abbreviations and Symbols

• Anatomy and Physiology

• Pathophysiology

• Procedures

• Careers Exploration

Therapeutic Services, Diagnostic Services, Health Informatics, Support Services, Biotechnology Research

 

Body Systems and Teamwork Problem Solving

Muscular System (3 Weeks)

• Word Parts

• Singular and Plural Forms

• Abbreviations and Symbols

• Anatomy and Physiology

• Pathophysiology

• Procedures

• Careers Exploration

Therapeutic Services, Diagnostic Services, Health Informatics, Support Services, Biotechnology Research

Body Systems and Self Management Skills

Digestive System (3 Weeks)

 

• Word Parts

• Singular and Plural Forms

• Abbreviations and Symbols

• Anatomy and Physiology

• Pathophysiology

• Procedures

• Careers Exploration

Therapeutic Services, Diagnostic Services, Health Informatics, Support Services, Biotechnology Research

 

Cardiovascular System (3 Weeks)

• Word Parts

• Singular and Plural Forms

• Abbreviations and Symbols

• Anatomy and Physiology

• Pathophysiology

• Procedures

• Careers Exploration

Therapeutic Services, Diagnostic Services, Health Informatics, Support Services, Biotechnology Research

 

Respiratory System (3 Weeks)

• Word Parts

• Singular and Plural Forms

• Abbreviations and Symbols

• Anatomy and Physiology

• Pathophysiology

• Procedures

• Careers Exploration

Therapeutic Services, Diagnostic Services, Health Informatics, Support Services, Biotechnology Research

Body Systems and Communication Skills

Blood and the Lymphatic and Immune (3 Weeks)

• Word Parts

• Singular and Plural Forms

• Abbreviations and Symbols

• Anatomy and Physiology

• Pathophysiology

• Procedures

• Careers Exploration

• Therapeutic Services, Diagnostic Services, Health Informatics, Support Services, Biotechnology Research

 

Nervous System (3 Weeks)

• Word Parts

• Singular and Plural Forms

• Abbreviations and Symbols

• Anatomy and Physiology

• Pathophysiology

• Procedures

• Careers Exploration

Therapeutic Services, Diagnostic Services, Health Informatics, Support Services, Biotechnology Research

 

Special Senses (3 Weeks)

• Word Parts

• Singular and Plural Forms

• Abbreviations and Symbols

• Anatomy and Physiology

• Pathophysiology

• Procedures

• Careers Exploration

Therapeutic Services, Diagnostic Services, Health Informatics, Support Services, Biotechnology Research

Body Systems and Ethics

Integumentary System (3 Weeks)

• Word Parts

• Singular and Plural Forms

• Abbreviations and Symbols

• Anatomy and Physiology

• Pathophysiology

• Procedures

• Careers Exploration

Therapeutic Services, Diagnostic Services, Health Informatics, Support Services, Biotechnology Research

 

Body Systems and Conflict Resolution Leadership

Endocrine System (3 Weeks)

• Word Parts

• Singular and Plural Forms

• Abbreviations and Symbols

• Anatomy and Physiology

• Pathophysiology

• Procedures

• Careers Exploration

Therapeutic Services, Diagnostic Services, Health Informatics, Support Services, Biotechnology Research

Urinary System (3 Weeks)

 

• Word Parts

• Singular and Plural Forms

• Abbreviations and Symbols

• Anatomy and Physiology

• Pathophysiology

• Procedures

• Careers Exploration

Therapeutic Services, Diagnostic Services, Health Informatics, Support Services, Biotechnology Research

 

Reproductive System (TBD if time allows)

• Word Parts

• Singular and Plural Forms

• Abbreviations and Symbols

• Anatomy and Physiology

• Pathophysiology

• Procedures

• Careers Exploration

Therapeutic Services, Diagnostic Services, Health Informatics, Support Services, Biotechnology Research

Required Project: 

*Anatomical Project - Gingerbread Surgery

 

Additional Activities:

Audionym Visual Aid

Extra Project:

Eponym Project

Required Project: 

* Digestive Apron Process/Diagram (poster option)

 

Additional Activities:

Audionym Visual Aids

 

Extra Project:

Digestive PPT Project

Required Project: 

*Special Senses Interactive Notebook 

 

Additional Activities:

Audionym Visual Aid

Extra Project:

Disease/Conditions PPT Project

Required Project: 

*Integumentary Tissue Project

 

 

Additional Activities:

Audionym Visual Aid

Extra Project:

Disease/Conditions PPT Project

Found in the Main Curriculum...   

Employability Skills:

Professionalism

Employability Skills:

Teamwork-Problem Solving

Employability Skills:

Self Management Skill

Employability Skills:

Communication Skills

Employability Skills:

Ethics

Employability Skills:

Conflict Resolution-Leadership

Ongoing Processes throughout the Year: What skills and processes will students be learning and need to learn throughout the year.  
 
Work Values Sorter ORCareer Plan Builder OR
Saved CareersResume Builder