Medical Terminology
• Correctly identify the roles of the four types of word parts in forming medical terms.
• Analyze unfamiliar medical terms using your knowledge of word parts.
• Define anatomy and physiology and use an atomic reference system to identify the anatomical position for all major organ systems.
• Master anatomy as it relates to the procedural coding manual.
• Understand disease terms as they relate to the diagnostic coding manual.
Anatomy
• Introduce students to the human body, explaining anatomical terms and body systems.
• Define anatomy and physiology of various systems of the body.
• Understand anatomy as it relates to the medical record.
This course is a self-paced, instructor led and guided overview of medical terminology. Instructors are readily available through email or bi-weekly zoom sessions to assure that each student has the best understanding of the material as possible.
This course is recommended for students with little to no prior knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy. Medical terminology and anatomy are a vital component in understanding documentation in the coding process.
A passing score of 70% is required to advance to the next available courses in Lagniappe Medical Coding Academy’s medical coding curriculum.
Classes will begin approximately 10-14 days after purchase to allow course materials to arrive to the student.