Although EHR systems serve basically the same purposes and have the same functions, each system is a bit different in its use, organization, and access to its various features. This resource introduces you to the basic functionality of the MEDCIN software. By learning how to use MEDCIN, you should be able to easily adapt to most other EHR systems. This resource explains how to set up a patient account, document a patient encounter, and use basic navigation features of the software.

The field of medical terminology relies on a structured vocabulary to convey specific information. This resource examines the structure of medical terminology and provides the tools for you to recognize, analyze, and write medical terms. Word roots, suffixes, prefixes, and combining vowels are combined to create medical terms.

Knowing the parts of a word can help in understanding the meaning of the word, even if the word itself is unfamiliar. It helps to keep in mind that in terms involving body systems, words are usually built in the order in which the organs occur in the body. Knowing terms that describe position and movement are essential to treating animals and keeping files correct and up-to-date. Like the parts of a word make up the whole, cells, tissues, and organs fit together to make up the body of the animal. These pieces work together in the respiration, digestion, and reproductive cycles of the animal. Identify the word parts that make up a medical term Define the common word parts used in medical and veterinary terminology Explain the importance of proper pronunciation and correct spelling in medical fields Define commonly used medical and veterinary terminology associated with numbering Define terms used for body position, location, and movement for animals Explain the structure and function of the cell Define terminology associated with body tissues and systems Define commonly used medical and veterinary terminology associated with numbering