Veterinary Medical Terminology

This Veterinary Medical Terminology program, offered by our accredited school partners, provides a visual approach to learning medical terms and understanding the basics of veterinary medicine. A systematic process of breaking down medical terms into their component parts allows readers to comprehend the root medical concepts and apply critical thinking skills when faced with new and unfamiliar medical terminology. Case studies exemplify how medical terminology would be experienced in an actual veterinary practice.
The software provided with this course makes review of the concepts fun through use of interactive games and audio pronunciation of the terms.
At the completion of this course you should be able to:
• Comprehend the core elements of veterinary medical terminology
• Identify the steps to analyze prefixes and suffixes
• Comprehend the function and structure of systems of the body
• Identify common anatomical terminology for various animals
• Recall terms to describe procedures performed on various systems of the body to treat injury and disease

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Veterinary Medical Terminology Module 1
Introduction to Medical Terminology
• Anatomy of a Medical Term
• Prefixes & Suffixes
• Combining Vowels & Forms
• Analyzing Medical Terms
• General Pronunciation Guidelines
• Positions & Planes
• Grouping Things Together
• Labeling a Diagram
• The Skeletal System
• Function & Structure of the Skeletal System
• Pathology & Procedures of the Skeletal System
• The Muscular System
• Function & Structure of the Muscular System
• Pathology & Procedures of the Muscular System

Veterinary Medical Terminology Module 2
Common Anatomical Terms
• Two Words, Same Meaning
• Common Anatomical Terms for Equine
• Common Anatomical Terms for Cattle
• Common Anatomical Terms for Goats
• Common Anatomical Terms for Sheep
• Common Anatomical Terms for Swine
• Common Anatomical Terms for Dogs & Cats
• The Digestive System
• Function & Structure of the Digestive System
• Pathology & Procedures of the Digestive System
• The Urinary System
• Function & Structure of the Urinary System
• Pathology & Procedures of the Urinary System

Veterinary Medical Terminology Module 3
Body Systems – Part 1
• The Cardiovascular System
• Function & Structure of the Cardiovascular System
• Pathology & Procedures of the Cardiovascular System
• The Respiratory System
• Function & Structure of the Respiratory System
• Pathology & Procedures of the Respiratory System
• The Integumentary System
• Function & Structure of the Integumentary System
• Pathology & Procedures of the Integumentary System
• The Endocrine System
• Function & Structure of the Endocrine System
• Pathology & Procedures of the Endocrine System

Veterinary Medical Terminology Module 4
Body Systems – Part 2
• The Reproductive System
• Function & Structure of the Reproductive System
• Pathology & Procedures of the Reproductive System
• The Estrous Cycle
• Mating, Pregnancy, and Birth
• The Nervous System
• Function & Structure of the Nervous System
• Central Nervous System
• Peripheral Nervous System
• Pathology & Procedures of the Nervous System
• Function & Structure of the Eye
• Pathology & Procedures of the Eyes
• Function & Structure of the Ear
• Mechanism of Hearing
• Mechanism of Equilibrium
• Pathology & Procedures of the Ears

Veterinary Medical Terminology Module 5
Systems & Diseases
• The Hematologic System
• Pathology of the Hematologic System
• The Lymphatic System
• Pathology & Procedures of the Lymphatic System
• The Immune System
• Pathology & Procedures of the Immune System
• Oncology
• Pathology & Procedures of the Oncology
• Basic Physical Examination
• Laboratory Terminology
• Pathogenic Organisms
• Types of Diseases
• Endoscopy
• Imaging Techniques
• Pharmacologic Terms
• Surgical Terms

Veterinary Medical Terminology Module 6
Dealing with Specific Animals
• Anatomy, Breeding, & Vaccinations
• Dogs & Cats
• Descriptive Terms
• Horses, Donkeys, Mules, and Ponies
• Mode of Movement
• Markings, Equipment, and Management Terms
• Terms for Unsoundness in Horses
• Ruminants: Cattle, Sheep, Goats, and Camelids
• Pigs and Swine Management Terms
• Equipment and Industry Terms
• Birds, Poultry, and Pet Bird Terms
• Rodents, Ferrets, and Rabbits
• Reptiles and Amphibians

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