Medical Terminology Online with Elsevier Adaptive Learning for Exploring Medical Language
A Student-Directed Approach
- 11th Edition - April 1, 2021
- Latest edition
- Authors: Myrna LaFleur Brooks, Danielle LaFleur Brooks
- Language: English
Reinforce your understanding of medical terminology with interactive online learning! Corresponding to the chapters in LaFleur Brooks’ Exploring Medical Language, 11th Editi… Read more
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Description
Description
Reinforce your understanding of medical terminology with interactive online learning! Corresponding to the chapters in LaFleur Brooks’ Exploring Medical Language, 11th Edition, Medical Terminology Online provides narrated animations, audio exercises, and activities demonstrating the meaning and use of common medical terms. Not only will you learn word building and analysis skills, but you will also learn to apply medical terms to the clinical setting. Dynamic online modules make it easier to review, practice, and remember medical language!
Key features
Key features
- Digital format makes it easy to study medical terminology in an online setting.
- Wide range of visual and auditory elements plus interactive exercises is organized to follow the Exploring Medical Language text, and fits a broad spectrum of learning styles.
- Self-assessment quizzes and exams enable you to track your progress and identify areas requiring further study.
- End-of-module case studies link concepts together and challenge you to apply terminology to real-world scenarios.
- Audio program and exercises reinforce the correct pronunciation of terminology.
- 35 animations clarify difficult concepts not easily understood through text descriptions and static images.
- Medical record activities help you practice identifying and interpreting medical terms located within realistic health care documents.
- Outcome-based learning provides instant feedback and includes assessment quizzes to ensure you are meeting course objectives.
- Extensive glossary provides quick access to definitions and audio pronunciations for more than 5,000 terms in both English and Spanish.
- Adaptive technology makes it easy to practice word parts in a personalized environment.
- Accessible content is designed to meet all Level A and AA checkpoints of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0.
Table of contents
Table of contents
Modules:
1. Introduction to Medical Language and Online Learning
2. Body Structure, Color, and Oncology
3. Directional Terms, Planes, Positions, Regions, and Quadrants
4. Integumentary System
5. Respiratory System and Introduction to Diagnostic Procedures and Tests
6. Urinary System
7. Male Reproductive System
8. Female Reproductive System
9. Obstetrics and Neonatology
10. Cardiovascular, Blood, Immune, and Lymphatic Systems
11. Digestive System
12. Eye
13. Ear
14. Musculoskeletal System
15. Nervous System and Behavioral Health
16. Endocrine System
1. Introduction to Medical Language and Online Learning
2. Body Structure, Color, and Oncology
3. Directional Terms, Planes, Positions, Regions, and Quadrants
4. Integumentary System
5. Respiratory System and Introduction to Diagnostic Procedures and Tests
6. Urinary System
7. Male Reproductive System
8. Female Reproductive System
9. Obstetrics and Neonatology
10. Cardiovascular, Blood, Immune, and Lymphatic Systems
11. Digestive System
12. Eye
13. Ear
14. Musculoskeletal System
15. Nervous System and Behavioral Health
16. Endocrine System
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 11
- Latest edition
- Published: April 5, 2021
- Language: English
About the authors
About the authors
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Myrna LaFleur Brooks
Myrna was a health science faculty member and division chair with the Maricopa County Community College for 27 years. During that time she taught medical terminology and developed the curriculum for seven other health occupation education programs. She is also the co-author of Exploring Medical Language.
Affiliations and expertise
Founding President, National Association of Health Unit Coordinators, Faculty Emeritus, Maricopa County Community Colleges, Phoenix, Arizona, USADL
Danielle LaFleur Brooks
Danielle has taught medical terminology and medical assisting courses in face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats since 2008. She has led the writing of Basic Medical Language since 1996, utilizing her knowledge of how students learn based on her previous career as a high school English Teacher. She is the co-author of Exploring Medical Language.
Affiliations and expertise
Coordinator of Teaching and Learning, Allied Health & Science, Faculty, Allied Health and Science, Community College of Vermont, Montpelier, Vermont, USA