whats involved in taking a medical terminology class?
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I have taught this class for nearly two years in the Philadelphia area.\n\nYou basically learn the medical terms associated with the body systems. I do not get too heavily involved in the anatomy and physiology areas. Albeit, you cannot learn medical terminology without touching on these areas though.\n\nThe primary goal of the medical terminology class is to become familiar with speaking, spelling, writing and correct usage of the term based on its context.\n\nThere are a great deal of medical terminology resources out there to help you. In my teachings, I have found that this is one of the most exciting classes in a health care curriculum.\n\nI have played games - Simon Says, Jeopardy, Hangman, Wheel of Fortune, Bingo, etc. with my classes.\n\nIf you elect to invest in this class, it will probably be one of the most valuable investments you could give yourself; especially if you plan to enter the medical field.
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Take math courses, sciences, biology, chemistry, english, another language is a plus, work on thinking in the abstract like inside and outside of the box, work on your situational awareness, physical ability and stamina, marksmanship (if required),  psychology, speech class, medical terminolgy, etc.
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do  you mean MCAT?\n\n\nif it is:\ntip #1: learn the name of the exam you're about to take\n\nbooks i use:\nKaplan\nBarrons\nPrinceton Review\n\nif its not:\nsorry, can't help
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Check out this site\nhttp://drwilliampmartin.tripod.com/classm.html\nsome of the links are not working anymore, but you'll find lots of interesting information.
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Well when i was in biology class they thought me this...\nAnimal (Zoology) \nBiochemistry \nCell \nDevelopmental \nEcology \nEvolutionary \nGenetic \nMicrobiology \nMolecular \nPlant (Botany) \nStructural \nTaxonomy \nMorphology \nCytology
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I took Anatomy & Physiology as an undergraduate.  From my experience, what you've heard is correct.  It's a challenging class that typically involves a lot of memorization.  Some suggestions: \n(1) Learn how to use mneumonic devices to help you remember all of the various parts of the Central Nervous System, Skeletal System, etc.\n(2) Join a study group!  It's amazing how much you'll remember from just sitting and listening to other people study.\n\nGood luck!
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umm...i dont know...maybe you can find some here..\nhttp://search.yahoo.com/search?ei=utf-8&fr=slv1-msgr&p=medical%20transcription
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Most classes and courses and salutations.  Good Luck !   :)
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medical terminology was created coz of the inclusion of physiology, so if u remove the latter, how can u have the former?\n\nbesides, the word "terminology" itself states it`s a language in itself...if things cud`ve been solved by general logic, y were medical dictionaries created?\n\ntake the ex. of "flat" & "apartment", former`s used in UK nd latter in US ... both ultimately end into the same thing but if u use the logic behind 1 of those, u will not arrive at the other word, though both terms r technically correct.\n\na language has 2 basic purposes, 1 is to communicate within its group of ppl nd another is to conceal information from others who wud not understand it. like for docs-- whn a patient comes with his probs, there wud b 100s of possible diagnosis runnin in his mind. nd if he wishes to speak with sm other doc in the pt`s presence, he cant mention every doubt of his which may include just common cold or cud b terminal TB...u can imagine the pt`s reactions...\n\nso nxt time, dont use logic here, refer a med dictionary...
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I took that years ago and it was tough...I don't know about any classes offered to prepare, but I would go to the library and get a book on analogies, or google it.  I did OK on the test, but my brain was fried afterwards...LOL  Good luck!!
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Northeast Mississippi Community College offers an EMT training class that is 6 mos long, and it's in the medical field.  You could save lives!!!\n\nGood luck, and God bless.
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There are certain classes that everyone has to take to get into medical school and it is really important to do well in these classes.  Take as much biology, chemistry, and physics as you can.  The more you have in high school, the easier it will be in college.  Most med schools also require that you take calculus.  It doesn't matter what you major in, but you will have to take these courses eventually.
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Take plenty of math and science - all sciences. Of course health classes. If your HS has any physiology, kinesiology and anatomy AP classes take them too.
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Biology or Chemistry or a devoted pre-med program as offered by some schools.  Pre-med isn't so much a major as a set of courses recommended by the AMA - it includes general Chemistry, Physics, and Biology, Organic Chemistry, Calculus and higher level electives in chemistry and/or biology, as well as courses in literature and writing.\n\nYou might also consider taking a course in Latin - any number of med students say that it either did help them or that they wish they had taken one.  It's not essential, but given the amount of Latin used in medical terminology, at least being familiar with the language will make studying and your recognition of terms easier.  Some universities offer Latin for Pre-meds or something similar - I think that it's less about grammar and more about vocabulary.
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you have to got class for a long time for anything medical, so forget it\n\nactually, it depends on what kind of medical you are talking about..but if you are in high school, no technical school certificate will let you get a "hands on medical" experience that would lead to a degree. you have to go to medical school.\n\nunless you are talking about....ummm...maybe some kind of assistant job (no degree) like in surgery or as a lab tech, or something minor.\n\nthey won't hire just anyone into a real medical field unless you have been in college for a long time, and have a degree.
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Study their background and develop the curriculum that is practical to their field. Include vocabularies in that field. Bring wall street journals to the class, pick a easy article and use that as a teaching material. (explain and discuss with the class). For everyday conversation, focus on situations that take place in hotels, department stores, restaurants, parties, airports, etc.
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Here are some explanations which I think may be useful..\n\nAnd it is the answer for Question no 1\n\nMedical transcription, also known as MT, is an allied health profession which deals in the process of transcribing or converting recorded dictations by physicians and/or other healthcare professionals regarding patient medical record to a written text. This written text may be stored as printed and/or electronic data. The electronic storage of medical records are the preferred means of most medical professionals in order to document patient care and facilitate healthcare delivery regardless of geographical distance. Medical transcription establishes document format, data entry, corrects spelling and medical terminology errors, transcribe/edit documents, and complies with medical-legal policies and procedures.\n\nAn individual who performs medical transcription is known as a medical transcriptionist, or less frequently and incorrectly, a medical transcriber. A medical transcriptionist is the one responsible for documenting patient medical records. The term medical transcriber may also refer to electronic equipment used to perform medical transcription.\n\nIt is the Answer for Question no 2\n\nKnowledge, Skills and Abilities u gain from learning MT\n\nKnowledge of medical terminology \nTranscription skills. \nAbility to sort, check, count, and verify numbers. \nSkill in the use of operating basic office equipment. \nAbility to follow routine verbal and written instructions. \nAbility to document work in progress. \nRecords maintenance skills. \n\nThough there r so many advantages u may gain from learning MT, I currently don't see anything which may be useful for filmaking and acting class.. I mean the above abilities are not essentail directly for your class,  it may be useless in the field of acting and filmaking....\nBut in some ways u can use that knowledge if u r making some kinda movies which may contain medical explanations..\n\nAnd if you wanna find another profession when u are not absorbed any more by filmaking and acting, it may serve u as a second profession u can choose..