
Congratulations! You completed the first Credit Unit and the first Credit Unit Assessment. Now you have an idea of how the whole course is laid out. Hopefully, that will eliminate some anxiety and you will realize that having a competent knowledge of medical terminology revolves around repetition, repetition, repetition. In this Module, you will be introduced to the vocabulary associated with the digestive system.
Pat yourself on the back for what you have accomplished so far and get ready for the next round!
Course Outcomes:
- List and describe the function of all body system organs.
- Identify common pathologies related to each system.
- Analyze pathology as it relates to the interaction of body systems. Implications for treatment related to pathology.
- Discuss implications for disease and disability when homeostasis is not maintained.
- Describe implications for treatment related to pathology.
- Compare body structure and function across the lifespan.
- Define both medical terms and abbreviations related to all body systems.