Medical Terminology Simplified: A Programmed Learning Approach by Body System - Softcover

Gylys MEd CMA-A (AAMA), Barbara A.; Masters BSN RN MEd CMA (AAMA), Regina M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0803669720 ISBN 13: 9780803669727

Publisher: F.A. Davis Company, 2019

Synopsis

Text

• A programmed, frame-based learning approach breaks must-know content into small, student-friendly sections to make the information easier to master.


• “Word Elements” tables, accompanied by exercises, develop the ability to recognize word parts and build new terms.


• “Medical Record Activities” feature case studies and critical-thinking exercises that illustrate how terminology is used in the real world and include activities for patient diagnosis and evaluation.


• A free bookmark lets students cover the answers on the page as they respond to each question.


• Section Reviews reinforce what students have learned; assess their mastery; and identify areas for additional study


• Full-color illustrations depict human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical treatments to make their associated medical terms easy to understand.


• Spanish translations appear in the Appendix for quick reference

 

Medical Language Lab

• Lessons correspond to the chapters in the text.


• Integrated ebook with highlighting, note-taking and bookmarking capabilities lets students study from a laptop, tablet, or mobile device for review and study on the go.


• The “Pretest” creates personalized Study Plans, identifying the lessons where students need to focus their study time.


• “Pronunciation Guides” let students practice their speaking skills by listening to audio files linked to definitions from Taber’s, the bestselling dictionary for health care students.


• “Critical Listening” features audio recordings followed by questions to develop understanding of language in context and the ability to respond appropriately.


• Lecture videos present must-know concepts along with learning style tips to identify the ways students learn best.


• Practice Exercises reinforce the lessons in the text to build knowledge of medical terminology.


• The “Student Lesson Gradebook” tracks their progress through each lesson and the grade they have earned, while identifying areas for additional study.


• The “Student Activity Gradebook” drills down to show student performance on specific assignments and tracks how long it takes you to complete each one.

Edition details

• Publisher: F.A. Davis Company
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 0803669720
• ISBN 13: 9780803669727
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 696