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GETTING STARTED: FIRST READ THE TEXT, FILL OUT THE LEARNING
EXERCISE SECTION. STUDY THE BOLD LETTERS IN THE CHAPTER, TAKE THE
PRETEST ON THE CD AND THEN LOGON WITH YOUR PROCTOR PRESENT
AND TAKE THE TEST. THE PROCTOR SHOULD SCAN THE PROCTOR SHEET OR
SEND ME AN EMAIL THAT STATES WHICH TEST WAS TAKEN AND THEN MAIL
ME THE PROCTOR SHEET.
Week 1: Aug. 24 Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
ASSIGNMENT: Study chapter 1, complete the learning exercises, and listen to
vocabulary terms on the CD.
Learning Outcomes: On completion of this chapter, you should be able to:
Identify the roles of the four types of word parts used in forming medical terms.
Describe the steps in locating a term in a medical dictionary. Define the commonly
used prefixes, word roots, combining forms, and suffixes. Pronounce medical terms
correctly. Recognize the importance of spelling. Recognize, define, spell, and
pronounce the medical terms in this chapter.
Lecture: Learning Medical terminology is much easier once you understand how
word parts work together to form medical terms. This book includes many aids to
help you continue reinforcing your word building skills. The types of word parts and
the rules for their use are explained in this chapter. Learn these rules and follow
them! Key terms made up of word parts include in their definitions an explanation
of word parts and their meanings. These word parts appear in magenta. The
learning exercises or each chapter include Challenge Word Building section and to
help develop your skills in working with word parts. To be successful in this course:
Read the assigned chapter, use the medical dictionary and learn to pronounce and
spell correctly. Complete the learning exercise section of the chapter and complete
the critical thinking exercise along with the discussion topics. Log on to the online
course and complete your test . The proctor must be present. In this course you
will be introduced to word parts and how they create complex medical terms. Learn
the four types of word parts: Word roots, combining forms, suffixes and prefixes.
The word parts usually indicate the part of the body involved. Wood roots plus a
vowel added to the end. This form is used when connecting word roots or when the
word root is joined to a suffix that begins with a consonant. The root word contains
the basic meaning of the term. A suffix is a word part that is added to the end of a
word to complete that term. A prefix is added to the beginning of a word to
influence the meaning of that term . Frequently, there is more than one correct
way to pronounce a medical term . Accuracy in spelling medical terms is
extremely important. Changing just one or two letters can completely change the
meaning of a word. The difference literally could be a matter of life and death for
the patient.

Wrap up: You have completed the chapter completed when you have read the
chapter, completed your learning exercises, and completed your critical thinking.
Study the terms that are bold in the text. Log on and complete your test with your
proctor present. Your grade will reflect your success. This is a class that will truly
help you be successful in other medical related classes. Dont forget to send
proctor sheet.