Healthcare Careers 2 of 3: Intro to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology (Certification Prep HI-1014N)
Course Description:
MedCerts HI-1014N is the foundations course 2 of 3 in their online healthcare careers industry certification prep programs. HI-1014N is a required introductory course for either the HI-1100 Medical Billing Specialist program for the target certification: Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) or for the HI-3100 Electronic Health Records Specialist program for the target certification: Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) from the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). To achieve a certification, students must successfully complete all three required courses, earn a high school diploma or GED within the next 12 months, create an account on the NHA Certification Portal, and register to complete the CBCS or CEHRS national certification exam either at your school, a PSI testing center near you, or through live remote proctoring at the location of your choice.
In this Introduction to Human Anatomy & Medical Terminology course, you will uncover the wonderful diversity of the eleven body systems while learning about the medical language that is used to describe them, as well as the translation of medical records used in the field of healthcare. Within the anatomy and physiology section of each lesson, students will gain comprehensive knowledge of the structure and function of the various organs and systems of the human body. Major diseases and conditions will be presented and explained in the section on pathology. Throughout each Lesson, the roots of terms are explained to help students understand how medical terminology works in all areas of healthcare and to increase their knowledge and understanding of the material discussed.
This course will provide you with a better understanding and working knowledge of medicine that is required for understanding of medical records used for multiple purposes and job duties in the medical field. Lessons include: Introduction to Medical Terminology, Introduction to Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology, Cells – The Foundation of Life, The Human Body, Integumentary System, Skeletal System, Muscular System, Nervous System, Special Senses, Endocrine System, Cardiovascular System, Blood and Immune Systems, Respiratory System, Digestive System, Urinary System, and Reproductive System.Additionally, 3D/AR Immersive Activities are included for each lesson to provide depth of exploration of human anatomy. Each of these activities is followed by a mini assessment to evaluate comprehension.
In this course, students are exposed to a variety of eLearning elements that allow hands-on interaction with the screen for an engaging education. In addition to video-based instruction that provides foundational knowledge, a variety of other learning methods are utilized for engagement, entertainment, and inspiration throughout training. These may include interactive skill activities, game-based learning, an immersive environment for critical thinking skills, and hands-on interaction.
Course Details:
| Course Title (District): | Healthcare Careers 2 of 3: Intro to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology (Certification Prep HI-1014N) | ||||||||||
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| Course Title (NCES SCED) : | Health Care Occupations—Comprehensive | ||||||||||
| Course Provider : | Michigan Virtual | ||||||||||
| Content Provided By : | MedCerts | ||||||||||
| Online Instructor Provided By : | Michigan Virtual | ||||||||||
| Standards Addressed : | None | ||||||||||
| Alignment Document : | https://www.nhanow.com/get-certified | ||||||||||
| Academic Terms : | Trimester | ||||||||||
| NCES SCED Code : 14002 |
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How To Enroll:
| Enrollment Website : | https://slp.michiganvirtual.org/ |
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| Email : | [email protected] |
| Phone : | (888) 889-2840 |
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Additional Course Information:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (888) 889-2840
- Analyze and understand medical terminology
- Recognize the structure and function of human body systems and organs
- Gain an understanding of the medical language related to body systems
- Discuss major diseases and related symptoms
- Prepare to demonstrate medical language knowledge within the healthcare setting
- Discuss word parts including prefixes, word roots, and suffixes
- Define combining forms and when they are used
- Explain how to analyze medical terms
- Define directional terms as they related to body planes
- Discuss pathology, diseases, and diagnostics
- Explain various treatments and therapies
- Describe the different types of cells and tissues for various body locations
- Demonstrate an understanding of the pathology of cells
- Identify various benign and cancerous neoplasms
- Differentiate eleven organ systems and associated organs
- Describe the concept of homeostasis
- Recognize regions, quadrants, and cavities of the human body
- Discuss pathology related to nutrition, hydration, and body temperature
- Define and demonstrate correct spelling of integumentary system medical terms
- Discuss anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the skin
- Identify the degree of burns and the rule of nines
- Demonstrate an understand of the types of skin cancers and which is the most severe
- Define and demonstrate correct spelling of skeletal system medical terms
- Discuss anatomy and physiology of bones
- Differentiate between the axial and appendicular skeletons
- Demonstrate an understand of joint and bone pathology
- Define and demonstrate correct spelling of muscular system medical terms
- Discuss anatomy and physiology of muscles
- Demonstrate an understand of muscle metabolism and types of movement
- Differentiate major skeletal muscles
- Define and demonstrate correct spelling of nervous system medical terms
- Discuss anatomy and physiology of nerves
- Recognize the difference between the central and peripheral nervous systems
- Demonstrate an understand of cranial nerves and nervous system pathology
- Explain levels of consciousness and disorders
- Describe types of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for nervous system disorders
- Define and demonstrate correct spelling of medical terms related to special senses
- Discuss anatomy and physiology of the eyes and ears
- Demonstrate an understand of pathology of the eye and visual disorders
- Explain visual and hearing diagnostic procedures
- Demonstrate an understand of pathology of the ear, hearing, and balance
- Differentiate between the receptors related to touch, vision, hearing, taste, and smell
- Define and demonstrate correct spelling of endocrine system medical terms
- Demonstrate an understand of anatomy and physiology of glands
- Discuss the major glands of the endocrine system
- Explain pathology of the endocrine system
- Describe diabetes and related complications
- Demonstrate an understand of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
- Define and demonstrate correct spelling of cardiovascular system medical terms
- Discuss anatomy of the heart and blood vessels
- Demonstrate an understand of physiology and pathology of the heart, blood vessels, and circulation
- Describe the cardiac conduction system and cardiac cycle
- Explain types of heart valve defects and congenital heart defects
- Demonstrate an understand of irregular heart rhythms and heart failure
- Define and demonstrate correct spelling of blood and immune system medical terms
- Discuss anatomy, physiology, and pathology of blood and the immune/lymphatic system
- Demonstrate an understand of blood formation and blood cells
- Identify normal blood test values
- Discuss hemostasis and blood groups
- Describe the role of antibodies
- Demonstrate an understand of types of transplants
- Define and demonstrate correct spelling of respiratory system medical terms
- Discuss the structures of the upper and lower respiratory tracts
- Demonstrate an understand of pathology and diseases of the respiratory system
- Describe diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
- Define and demonstrate correct spelling of digestive system medical terms
- Discuss digestion and basic nutrition
- Demonstrate an understand of metabolic and gastrointestinal tract pathology
- Explain liver disease and disorders of the gastrointestinal tract
- Define and demonstrate correct spelling of urinary system medical terms
- Discuss digestive system anatomy and physiology
- Explain production of urine
- Demonstrate an understand of urinary pathology and disorders
- List types of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
- Define and demonstrate correct spelling of medical terms related to reproduction
- Discuss anatomy and physiology of male and female reproductive systems
- List and explain the stages of pregnancy and related disorders
- Demonstrate an understand of pathology of the reproductive system
- Demonstrate an understand of menstrual and inflammatory disorders
- Discuss benign and malignant growths and sexual disease transmission
Additional Cost Description:
None
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Review Conducted By: Michigan Virtual
Date of Review:
02/19/2027
Lesson 1 – Introduction to Medical Terminology
Lesson 2 – Introduction to Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology
Lesson 3 – Cells: The Foundation of Life
Lesson 4 – The Human Body
Lesson 5 – Integumentary System
Lesson 6 – Skeletal System
Lesson 7 – Muscular System
Lesson 8 – Nervous System
Lesson 9 – Special Senses
Lesson 10 – Endocrine System
Lesson 11 – Cardiovascular System
Lesson 12 – Blood and Immune System
Lesson 13 – Respiratory System
Lesson 14 – Digestive System
Lesson 15 – Urinary System
Lesson 16 – Reproductive System
Final Assessment – Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology
| Term Type | Enrollment Opens | Enrollment Ends | Random Draw Date | Enrollment Drop Date | Course Starts | Course Ends | # of Seats | Course Fee | Potential Additional Costs |
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| Trimester | 04/01/2026 | 10/02/2026 | 07/01/2026 | 09/18/2026 | 09/04/2026 | 02/05/2027 | 100 | $640 |
| Drop Policy | Completion Policy | Term Type | Enrollment Opens | Enrollment Ends |
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| Trimester | 04/01/2026 | 10/02/2026 |
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