Medical Terminology 100 Hours Certificate Course (Pre-Medical Program)

1 Scope and Nature of Medical Terminology

• Origins of Words
• Structure of Words
• Prefix Examples
• Suffix Examples

2 Anatomical Structure

• Example of Prefixes
• Example of Suffixes
• Location of Organs
• Brain Structure
• Skeletal System
• Position
• Word Forms, Abbreviations and Symbols

3 Medical Equipment and Processes

• Diagnostic and Surgical Procedures and Equipment
• Storage and Handling of Medicines
• Sterilising Equipment
• Bacteria: Observing Through a Microscope (Microscopy), Gram Staining, Diagnostic Microbiology, Research Microbiology, Common Bacteria You May Encounter in a Medical Setting
• Types of Wounds
• Problems resulting from Wounds
• Treating Wounds: Cleaning Wounds, Granulating Wounds
• Electrolytes
• Examples of Prefixes
• Example of Suffixes

4 Pharmacological Terminology

• Medicinal Terminology (including Alternative and Herbal): Abortifacients and Irritants, Ace Inhibitors, Alkaloids, Allergens, Alpha Blockers, Alternatives, Anthelmintics, Antibiotics, Antihistamines, Antitussives, Astringents, Beta Blockers, Bitter Tonics, Carcinogens, Carminatives and Aromatics, Cathartics, Cellular Respiratory Inhibitors, Decongestant, Demulcents, Diuretics, Expectorants, Furanocoumarins, Glycocides, Hormone-Like Effects, Nervines, Photosensitisers, Plant Acids, Polyynes, Polyynes, Teratogens, Vasodilators And Vasoconstrictors
• Over the Counter and Prescription Drugs: Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anti-Anxiety Agents, Analgesics (mild pain relievers), Opiates (strong pain relievers, generally highly restricted due to addiction and respiratory side effects), Anti-Allergy Agents, Antipsychotic or Antidepressant Agents, Antihypertensives, Anti-Motion Sickness Agents, Skeletal Muscle Relaxants, Ophthalmic Agents (topical preparations), Antibiotics (generally sold by their trade name and not by the antibiotic name)
• Terminology for OTC and Prescription Drugs: Steroids, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Anti-Psychotic Drugs, Anti Depressants
• Examples of Prefixes
• Example of Suffixes

5 Musculoskeletal System

• Major Muscles
• Musculature
• The Relationship between the Muscles and Skeleton
• Bone and Joint Problems
• Disorders of the Musculosketal System
• Examples of Prefixes

6 Cardiovascular, Lymphatic and Immune Systems

• Parts of the Body
• The Circulation
• Systole and Diastole
• Disorders of the Cardiovascular System: Heart Disease, Heart Attack, Arrhythmias and Abnormal Blood Pressure, Pericarditis/Tamponade
• The Lymphatic System and Immunity: Lymphatic Organs, Leukocytes, Leukocyte Diagnostic Terminology
• Vaccination: Immunity
• Types of Immunity: Natural active, Artificial active, Artificial passive, How Vaccines Work, Types of Vaccine
• Disorders of the Immune System
• Examples of Prefixes
• Example of Suffixes

7 Respiratory and Reproductive Systems

• Parts of the Body
• The Respiratory System: The Lungs, Respiration, Pulmonary Circulation, Gas Exchange, Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, Diagnostic Procedures for the Lungs and Airways, Respiratory Disorders
• The Reproductive System: The Male Reproductive System, he Female Reproductive System, Pregnancy, Parturition, Caesarean Section, VBAC and Multiple Gestation, Premature Birth and Miscarriage, Reproductive Disorders (Male and Female)
• Examples of Prefixes
• Example of Suffixes

8 Digestive and Excretory Systems

• Digestive System
• The Renal System: Kidneys, Ureters and Bladder, Urethra
• Disorders of the Digestive and Renal Systems
• Examples of Prefixes
• Example of Suffixes

9 Integumentary System (Skin)

• Integumentary System: Parts of the Body, Structure of the Integument, Disorders, Diagnostic Procedures
• Examples of Prefixes
• Example of Suffixes

10 Nervous and Sensory Systems

• Disorders of the Nervous System
• Disorders of the Sensory Systems
• Diagnostic Procedures for Nervous Disorders
• Diagnostic Procedures for Sensory Disorders
• Examples of Prefixes
• Example of Suffixes