Course Syllabus

Course Description

This medical terminology course for medical coders covers the medical terminology used by professional medical coders in today's healthcare industry. We'll start with the very basics of medical terminology, reviewing word roots, prefixes, and suffixes that make up medical words. We'll then move on to each body system where we'll work on recognizing and defining their related medical terms. This comprehensive review of medical terminology will not only benefit those new to medical terms used in medical coding, but also act as a refresher for those already experienced in medical coding. So join us today!

Completely Online
Self-Paced
6 Months to Complete
24/7 Availability
Start Anytime
PC & Mac Compatible
Android & iOS Friendly
Accredited CEUs

Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider

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.

Assessment Guide

Assessment	Points
Medical Terminology for Medical Coders	1 points
Lesson 1 Quiz: Medical Basics	100 points
Lesson 2 Quiz: Basic Word Roots	100 points
On-line Research	20 points
Lesson 3 Exam: Human Body Orientation	80 points
Lesson 4 Quiz: The Human Body in Health and Disease	100 points
On-line Research	25 points
Lesson 5 Quiz: The Cardiovascular System	10 points
Heart Procedures	100 points
Lesson 6 Quiz: Cardiovascular System Continued	20 points
Lesson 7 Quiz: The Digestive System	11 points
Gastroenterology Procedures	100 points
Lesson 8: Digestive System Continued	37 points
Plural Formation	25 points
Lesson 9 Quiz: The Lymphatic System	10 points
Lesson 10 Quiz: The Musculoskeletal System	10 points
Fracture Types	100 points
Lesson 11 Quiz: Musculoskeletal System Continued	20 points
Lesson 12 Quiz: Nervous System	10 points
Deciphering a Procedure Report	40 points
Lesson 13 Quiz: The Nervous System Continued	20 points
Lesson 14 Quiz: The Respiratory System	10 points
Respiratory Procedures	100 points
Lesson 15 Quiz: Respiratory System	27 points
Lesson 16 Quiz: Skin and Sense Organs	8 points
Skin Surgery	25 points
Lesson 17 Quiz: Integumentary System	29 points
Maternity Care and Delivery	100 points
Decipher Radiologist Report	100 points
Lesson 18 Exam: Midterm Review	190 points
Lesson 19 Quiz: Endocrine and Urinary Systems	11 points
Urinary System procedures	100 points
Lesson 20 Quiz: The Genitourinary Systems	15 points
Lesson 21 Quiz: Examination and Instrumentation	80 points
The Final Exam Part 1	70 points
The Final Exam Part 2	48 points