Section: Unit 1: Introduction to Medical Terminology | Medical Terminology | NextGenU.org

    • Lesson 1: Purpose & Importance of Medical Terminology

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Explain why standardized medical terminology is essential for nursing communication and patient safety.

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 22 minutes.

    • To access the microlesson:

      Step 1: Click on the link to the Microlesson above.

      Step 2: Select "Enter"; the microlesson will open in a new window

      Step 3: Click on the arrow at the bottom of the screen to begin the microlesson. 

      If you need to exit the microlesson before it is completed, either click on "Exit Course" on the top right of the screen, or simply close the window. Your progress should be saved automatically.

    • Lesson 1.2: Origins of Medical Terms (Greek, Latin, Eponyms, Acronyms)

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Recognize the origins of medical words and describe how language shapes medical terms.

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 27 minutes.

    • To access the microlesson:

      Step 1: Click on the link to the Microlesson above.

      Step 2: Select "Enter"; the microlesson will open in a new window

      Step 3: Click on the arrow at the bottom of the screen to begin the microlesson. 

      If you need to exit the microlesson before it is completed, either click on "Exit Course" on the top right of the screen, or simply close the window. Your progress should be saved automatically.

    • Lesson 1.3: Basic Word Structure: Root, Prefix, Suffix, Combining Forms

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Identify and define roots, prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms in medical terms.

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 22 minutes.

    • To access the microlesson:

      Step 1: Click on the link to the Microlesson above.

      Step 2: Select "Enter"; the microlesson will open in a new window

      Step 3: Click on the arrow at the bottom of the screen to begin the microlesson. 

      If you need to exit the microlesson before it is completed, either click on "Exit Course" on the top right of the screen, or simply close the window. Your progress should be saved automatically.

    • Lesson 1.4: Rules for Building and Deciphering Terms

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Apply rules for constructing and deconstructing medical terms in written and verbal communication.

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 21 minutes.

    • To access the microlesson:

      Step 1: Click on the link to the Microlesson above.

      Step 2: Select "Enter"; the microlesson will open in a new window

      Step 3: Click on the arrow at the bottom of the screen to begin the microlesson. 

      If you need to exit the microlesson before it is completed, either click on "Exit Course" on the top right of the screen, or simply close the window. Your progress should be saved automatically.