Section: Unit 3: Word Elements and Term Construction | Medical Terminology | NextGenU.org

    • Lesson 1: Common Prefixes and Their Meanings

      Student Learning Outcomes:

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

      • List common prefixes used in medical terminology
      • Use common prefixes appropriately in medical terms relevant to nursing care

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 16 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 2: Common Suffixes and Their Meanings

      Student Learning Outcomes:

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

      • List common suffixes used in medical terminology
      • Use common suffixes appropriately in medical terms relevant to nursing care

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 16 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 3: Combining Forms by Body System

      Student Learning Outcomes:

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

      • Identify combining forms associated with each body system
      • Use combining forms correctly when building system-specific medical terms

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 14 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 4: Plurals, Abbreviations, and Symbols

      Student Learning Outcomes:

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

      • Convert medical terms between singular and plural forms
      • Identify common abbreviations and symbols used in nursing documentation

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 15 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.