Medical Terminology Simplified: A Programmed Learning Approach By Body System

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• A programmed, frame-based learning approach breaks must-know content into small, student-friendly sections to make the information easier to master.
• "Word Elements" tables, accompanied by exercises, develop the ability to recognize word parts and build new terms.
• "Medical Record Activities" feature case studies and critical-thinking exercises that illustrate how terminology is used in the real world and include activities for patient diagnosis and evaluation.
• A free bookmark lets students cover the answers on the page as they respond to each question.
• Section Reviews reinforce what students have learned; assess their mastery; and identify areas for additional study
• Full-color illustrations depict human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical treatments to make their associated medical terms easy to understand.
• Spanish translationsappear in the Appendix for quick reference

Medical Language Lab

• Lessons correspond to the chapters in the text.
• Integrated ebook with highlighting, note-taking and bookmarking capabilities lets students study from a laptop, tablet, or mobile device for review and study on the go.
• The "Pretest" creates personalized Study Plans, identifying the lessons where students need to focus their study time.
• "Pronunciation Guides" let students practice their speaking skills by listening to audio files linked to definitions fromTaber&s,the bestselling dictionary for health care students.
• "Critical Listening" features audio recordings followed by questions to develop understanding of language in context and the ability to respond appropriately.
• Lecture videos present must-know concepts along with learning style tips to identify the ways students learn best.
• Practice Exercises reinforce the lessons in the text to build knowledge of medical terminology.
• The "Student Lesson Gradebook" tracks their progress through each lesson and the grade they have earned, while identifying areas for additional study.
• The "Student Activity Gradebook" drills down to show student performance on specific assignments and tracks how long it takes you to complete each one.