Title: (Optional) Assemble word elements to form terms related to selected health careers and healthcare providers.
Course: Medical Terminology (18 weeks) (14154-I) > Section: Understanding Terms Used in Healthcare Provision

Assembling word elements should include

- defining combining forms, suffixes, and prefixes related to healthcare careers and providers
- listing abbreviations for specific providers (e.g., MD, DO, PA, LPN, RN)
- pronouncing terms
- spelling terms
- defining terms
- applying terms in their proper context.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is correct spelling and pronunciation of medical terms important?
- Why is it essential to define medical terms according to dictionary standards?
- How can using medical terms in everyday speech be valuable?
- Why is it important to be able to state the definition of complex medical terms in less technical language (i.e., in layman’s terms)?
- How would other health professionals perceive a person who does not use medical words correctly?
- Why is correct spelling important in medical records?
- What is the difference between a nurse practitioner and a physician assistant?