Medical Terminology Course Syllabus
Prerequisites: None
Clock Hours: 40 (Note: 40 clock hours accounts only for time spent in the online course, and does not include time spent outside of the course or study time. Study time will vary widely per individual.)
Course Length: To be completed at student’s own pace within a 2-month period or less. Enrollment date of 2 months access begins at date of purchase.
Class Hours: Days/Times Per Week: Online course, Independent self-study, self-paced. Student may login to course at their own time schedule, no specific login times.
Certificate of Completion Issued: Yes
Course Description: Medical Terminology introduces the student to the medical terminology used in the medical coding and reimbursement profession, and covers medical terminology and anatomy from a coder’s perspective. This course would be valuable for anyone preparing for a career in any non-clinical medical profession, and strongly recommended for anyone who is preparing for an AAPC certification examination.
Course Objectives:
- Correctly identify the roles of the four types of word parts in forming medical
- Analyze unfamiliar medical terms using your knowledge of word parts
- Define anatomy and physiology and use anatomic reference systems to identify the anatomic position for all major organ
- Master anatomy as it relates to the procedural coding manual
- Understand disease terms as they relate to the diagnostic coding manual
Course Content:
- Introduction to Medical Terminology
- Disease and Treatment
- Circulation, Blood and Immunity
- Respiration and Digestion
- Urinary and Male Reproductive System
- Female Reproductive System, Pregnancy and Birth
- Endocrine and Nervous Systems, Behavioral Disorders
- The Senses
- The Skeleton and Muscular Systems
- The Skin
- Final Exam
Methods of Evaluation:
The instructional methods used include reading assignments, practice exercises, module review tests, and a final exam. To receive a certificate of completion, students must successfully complete the course within the allotted time frame of 2 months or less from date of purchase.
Successful course completion includes:
- A passing score of 70% of higher on all module review exams
- A passing score of 70% or higher on the Final exam
- An overall final course scores of 70% or higher
No reduced hours in the course or tuition discount for previous education or training will be granted.
Included Textbook:
- Medical Terminology An Illustrated Guide, Eighth Edition; Barbara Janson Cohen, Ann DePetris; Wolters Kluwer; ISBN: 978-1-4963-1888-6
Recommended Textbooks/Supplies (not included):
- Medical dictionary, any publisher
Computer Requirements: High-speed Internet connection with Blackboard supported Operating System & Web browser (see the “Course Requirements” tab: https://www.aapc.com/training/cpc-online-medical-coding-training-course.aspx); Adobe Flash Player; Adobe Acrobat Reader. For best experience, use of a mobile device is not recommended.
Course Enrollment Fee: Payment is due in full at time of enrollment. Fees listed do not include any required or recommended textbooks/supplies or computer requirements, which are to be purchased separately by the student.
CEUS: 20 AAPC CEUS upon completion
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