Online Class: Medical Terminology for Medical Coders

This medical terminology course for medical coders covers the medical terminology used by professional medical coders in today's healthcare industry.

Self-Paced, Online Class
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  • 22
    Lessons
  • 36
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 14
    Hours
    average time
  • 1.4
    CEUs
  •  
    Video Audit
    Available
 
 

Course Description

Medical Terminology Mastery: Essential Knowledge for Modern Medical Coders

In an ever-evolving healthcare landscape, the accuracy and precision of medical documentation are more vital than ever. Medical coders serve as pivotal players in this complex system, ensuring correct terminology for proper patient care, billing, and overall communication. The World Health Organization notes that an estimated 20-25% of all medical errors are attributed to misunderstandings or miscommunication, many of which stem from incorrect medical terminology.

Why This Course?

To address the need for skilled and knowledgeable medical coders, we present our comprehensive course on Medical Terminology tailored specifically for today's medical coding professionals. Beyond just a glossary of terms, our course delves deep into the origins and structures of medical words, fostering a true understanding rather than rote memorization. By diving into the word roots, prefixes, and suffixes, you gain the tools to decipher even unfamiliar terms, a skill essential in an industry where new conditions, treatments, and technologies continually emerge.

Detailed Curriculum with Real-World Applications

Each section of the course dedicates itself to specific body systems, their related ailments, treatments, and procedures. For instance, when discussing the cardiovascular system, you won't just learn the terms; you'll understand conditions like 'atherosclerosis' by breaking it down: 'athero-' (fat), '-scler-' (hardness), and '-osis' (condition). Such insights can prove invaluable when coding complex medical records.

The course structure:

  1. Foundational Lessons (1-3): Starting with medical basics, we then dive into the building blocks of medical words, ensuring a solid foundation.

  2. Body System Focus (4-20): Each body system is explored in detail. For instance, the digestive system covers everything from common conditions like 'gastritis' to more intricate procedures.

  3. Advanced Medical Procedures & Instrumentation (21): Gain insight into the tools and tests commonly used in today's medical world, enhancing your understanding and coding accuracy.

  4. Final Exam (22): Assess your newly acquired knowledge and proficiency in medical terminology.

Throughout the course, real-world examples enhance understanding, making connections between the terms learned and their application in actual medical scenarios.

For Whom?

While beginners will find this course an invaluable resource in understanding and mastering medical terminology's vast landscape, seasoned coders will also benefit. With continuous medical advancements and the introduction of new terms and procedures, even experienced coders need periodic refreshers.

Benefits of Enrolling

  1. Deep Understanding: Learn not just the what, but the why behind each term.

  2. Career Advancement: With a solid grasp of medical terminology, you'll stand out in the job market and within your current organization.

  3. Reduced Errors: With a clear understanding of terms, the chances of misinterpretation or mistakes diminish considerably.

  4. CEUs: Many organizations recognize the completion of such courses in their Continuing Professional Development programs.

Final Word

In the intricate dance that is modern healthcare, every step, every term, and every code must be precise. Medical errors not only cost institutions in terms of finances but can have dire patient outcomes. As a medical coder, your role in this dance is pivotal. Equip yourself with the knowledge and confidence to excel in your role. Join us today, and embark on a journey to medical terminology mastery.

 

Course Lessons

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  • Lesson 1: Medical Basics

    This lesson will identify basic body systems, medical terms, and vital signs; distinguish between symptoms and disease; determine the specialty of care by identifying the meaning of the word root and much more.
  • Lesson 2: Basic Word Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes

    This lesson will define word roots, prefixes, and suffixes; provide an understanding of how to analyze and construct medical terms from their component part and much more.
  • Lesson 3: Human Body Orientation

    This lesson will define anatomy and physiology, recognize anatomic position, familiarize students with planes of the body, equip students with the ability to locate parts of the body based on the descriptive orientation terms, and much more.
  • Lesson 4: The Human Body in Health and Disease

    This lesson will recognize terms related to the pathology of cells, tissues, and glands; types of disease, and modes of disease transmission; recognize different medical specialties and specialists; and much more.
  • Lesson 5: The Cardiovascular System

    The Cardiovascular System.
  • Lesson 6: Cardiovascular System Continued

    Lesson material will achieve these objectives:
    Describe the heart in terms of chambers, valves, heartbeat, and blood supply.
    Identify and describe the three different types of blood vessels.
    Identify the major components of the blood.
  • Lesson 7: The Digestive System

    Introduction to the Digestive System.
  • Lesson 8: Digestive System Continued

    Lesson material will achieve these objectives:
    Identify and describe the major organs and structures of the digestive tract.
    Define digestive related word parts.
    Build and analyze medical terms with word parts presented.
  • Lesson 9: The Lymphatic System

    The Lymphatic System.
  • Lesson 10: The Musculoskeletal System

    The Musculoskeletal System.
  • Lesson 11: Musculoskeletal System Continued

    Lesson material will achieve these objectives:
    Identify and describe the major structures and functions of the muscular and skeletal systems.
    Describe the different joint types.
    Recognize and define terms related to muscle movements and ident
  • Lesson 12: The Nervous System

    Introduction to the Nervous System.
  • Lesson 13: The Nervous System Continued

    Lesson material will achieve these objectives:
    Describe the major structure and functions of the nervous system.
    Identify the major divisions of the nervous system.
    Recognize and define common pathologies and diagnostic and treatment procedure
  • Lesson 14: The Respiratory System

    Introduction to the Respiratory System.
  • Lesson 15: Respiratory System Continued

    Lesson material will achieve these objectives:
    Identify the organs and other structures of the respiratory system.
    Build and analyze medical terms with word parts.
    Define and spell the disease and disorder, diagnostic, surgical, and complemen
  • Lesson 16: The Skin and Sense Organs

    Introduction to the skin and sensory organs.
  • Lesson 17: The Integumentary System

    Lesson material will achieve these objectives:
    Identify organs and structures of the integumentary system.
    Identify and define associated word parts.
    Build and analyze medical terms with word parts from Quick Medical Terminology 1.
  • Lesson 18: Male and Female Reproductive Systems

    In-depth look of the Male and Female Reproductive Systems.
  • Lesson 19: Endocrine System, Urinary System

    Let's study the Endocrine System and Urinary System.
  • Lesson 20: The Genitourinary Systems

    Lesson material will achieve these objectives:
    Describe the major functions of the urinary and reproductive systems.
    Name and describe the structures of the urinary and reproductive systems.
    Recognize and define terms related to the pathology,
  • Lesson 21: Examination and Instrumentation

    This lesson will describe the techniques of inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation; and identify and understand various instruments utilized in a physical examination as they relate to specific body parts.
  • Lesson 22: Final Exam

    Final Exam
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Lesson 1- Medical Basics
  • Lesson 2- Basic Word Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes
  • Lesson 3- Human Body Orientation
  • Lesson 4- The Human Body in Health and Disease
  • Lesson 5- Body System Basics
  • Lesson 6- Examination and Instrumentation
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

Additional Course Information

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Course Title: Medical Terminology for Medical Coders
Course Number: 7550370
Lessons Rating: 4.6 / 5 Stars (4,643 votes)
Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Availability: This course is online and available in all 50 states including: California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Texas.
Last Updated: July 2023
Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Class
CEU Value: 1.4 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.
Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams
Syllabus: View Syllabus

Student Testimonials

  • "I really enjoyed this course and the instructor was great. Very quick to answer emails and helpful with all my questions and concerns." -- Danielle E.
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  • "I think this course was very, very helpful. It's been a while since I have had this type of class and it was really challenging and it brought me up to date with some of the medical terminology." -- Linda W.
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