Title: Demonstrate the use of medical terminology and abbreviations. Demonstrate the use of medical terminology and abbreviations.
Course: Home Health Aide (14053)

Demonstration should include

- use of basic word parts (i.e., roots, prefixes, suffixes)
- use of common medical abbreviations as specified by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).

Process/Skill Questions:

- How would you describe the role of medical terminology in everyday life?
- What is a root?
- What is a prefix?
- What is a suffix?
- Why is caution important when using medical abbreviations?
- Where can you find approved medical abbreviations?
- What are common errors made when using medical abbreviations?
- How can the same medical abbreviation be used for different terms?