Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 12/14/99
MTR270 20002-20016	LEC	3 Credit(s)	3 Period(s)
Advanced Medical Terminology
Comprehensive human anatomy and physiology medical terminology according to body systems. Terminology and abbreviations form pharmacology, surgery, psychiatry, oncology, radiology, laboratory and radiotherapy specialties. Emphasis on spelling and pronunciation. Prerequisites: Admission to the Program, or HCC140 and HCC142, or permission of the instructor.
Cross-References: HLR270

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
MTR270   20002-20016	Advanced Medical Terminology

1.	Define medical terms including word roots, prefixes and suffixes in oral and written presentations. ((I)
2.	List, define and spell pharmacology terms and abbreviations including sources of medication, subspecialty areas of pharmacology, routes/classes of medications related to specific medical conditions. (II)
3.	Name, locate and spell medical terms and abbreviations used to describe general structurs and functions of the human body. (III)
4.	Analyze, define and spell medical terms and interpret abbreviations used in diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the digestive system. (IV)
5.	Analyze, define and spell medical terms and interpret abbreviations used in diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the urinary system. (V)
6.	Analyze, define and spell medical terms and interpret abbreviations used in diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the female reproductive system. (VI)
7.	Analyze, define and spell medical terms an interpret abbreviations used in diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the male reproductive system. (VII)
8.	Analyze, define and spell medical terms and interpret abbreviations used in diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the nervous sytem. (VIII)
9.	Analyze, define and spell medical terms and interpret abbreviations used in diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the cardiovascular system. (IX)
10.	Analyze, define and spell medical terms and interpret abbreviations used in diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the respiratory system. (X)
11.	Analyze, define and spell medical terms and interpret abbreviations used in diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the blood and lymphatic system. (XI)
12.	Analyze, define and spell medical terms and interpret abbreviations used in diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system. (XII)
13.	Analyze, define and spell medical terms and interpret abbreviations used in diagnosis and treatment of the skin. (XIII)
14.	Analyze, define and spell medical terms and interpret abbreviations used in diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the eye and the ear. (XIV)
15.	Analyze, define and sepll medical terms and interpret abbreviationms used in diagnosis and treatment of the endocrine system. (XV)
16.	Analyze, define and spell medical terms and interpret abbreviations used in oncology (cancer medicine). (XVI)
17.	Analyze, spell, describe and differentiate medical terms and interpret abbreviations used in radiology, nuclear medicine and radiation therapy. (XVII)
18.	Analyze, define, describe and spell medical terms and interpret abbreviations used in psychiatry. (XVIII)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
MTR270   20002-20016	Advanced Medical Terminology

I. Review of Word Parts A. Word roots B. Prefixes C. Suffixes D. Combining vowels E. Word building II. Pharmacology Terms A. Medication sources B. Pharmacology subspecialty areas C. Routes/classes of medications D. Generic names/brand names E. Medications/medical condition III. Human Body A. Structural organization B. Abdominal anatomical and clinical division C. Anatomical divisions of the back D. Body positions, directions and planes IV. Digestive System A. Anatomical terms B. Pathological conditions C. Laboratory tests/clinical procedures D. Abbreviations V. Urinary System A. Anatomical terms B. Pathological conditions C. Laboratory tests/clinical procedures D. Abbreviations VI. Female Reproductive System A. Anatomical terms B. Pathological conditions C. Laboratory test/clinical procedures D. Abbreviations VII. Male Reproductive System A. Anatomical terms B. Pathological conditions C. Laboratory test/clinical procedures D. Abbreviations VIII. Nervous System A. Anatomical terms B. Pathological conditions C. Laboratory tests/ clinical procedures D. Abbreviations IX. Cardiovascular System A. Anatomical terms B. Pathological conditions C. Laboratory tests/clinical procedures D. Abbreviations X. Respiratory System A. Anatomical terms B. Pathological conditions C. Laboratory tests/clinical procedures D. Abbreviations XI. Blood and Lymphatic Systems A. Anatomical terms B. Pathological conditions C. Laboratory test/clinical procedures D. Abbreviations XII. Musculoskeletal System A. Anatomical terms B. Pathological conditions C. Laboratory tests/clinical procedures D. Abbreviations XIII. Dermatology A. Anatomical terms B. Pathological conditions C. Laboratory tests/clinical procedures D. Abbreviations XIV. Eye and Ear A. Anatomical terms B. Pathological conditions C. Laboraroty test/clinical procedures D. Abbreviations XV. Endocrine System A. Anatomical terms B. Pathological conditions C. Laboratory tests/clinical procedures D. Abbreviations XVI. Oncology (Cancer Medicine) A. Pathological growth and spread of tumors B. Tumor classifications/staging systems C. Laboratory test/clinical procedures D. Abbreviations XVII. Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Therapy A. Physical properties of x-rays B. Diagnostic imaging department functionms C. Radiology-radiation therapy D. Diagnostic imaging E. Radiation therapy F. Abbreviations XVIII. Psychiatry A. Mental health workers functions B. Mental health/intelligence diagnostic test C. Major psychiatric disorders D. Psychiatric symptoms E. Laboratory exams/psychiatric treatment F. Abbreviations

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