Quick and Easy Medical Terminology
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| Rating | : | 4.81 (958 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0721696244 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 400 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-06-09 |
| Language | : | English |
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Peggy Leonard, BA, MT, MED, Ballwin, MO
About the Author Peggy Leonard, BA, MT, MED, Ballwin, MO
The book begins with familiar terms and builds medical terminology knowledge by progressively introducing new root words, prefixes, and suffixes. This innovative, "quick and easy" approach helps students quickly learn simple, basic tools for good communication in the health care environment. With the 90-minute audiotape and the practice CD-ROM included with the book, students begin to read, write, and speak medical terms in the shortest time possible. Small segments of information are presented and immediately reinforced with activities and exercises - in a body system organization that lets readers complete chapters in any order after the initial introductory chapters.Programmed method of learning provides interactive, self-testing materials for immediate feedback that improves comprehension - perfect for self-study or classroom-based instruction.An audiotape included with the book allows users to hear pronunciations of the terms in each chapter.A practice CD-ROM included with the book provides exercises and an audio glo
Unfortunately the book was is poorer shape than indicated, Unfortunately the book was is poorer shape than indicated, even tho I knew it was used, and the cd was not usable at all as it was broken. Had I been a bit more savvy at knowing how return a product I would have. I believe the time has now passed to return this item.. "Excellent as a teacher and a resource" according to A Customer. I used this text for an online course in medical terminology and was more than satisfied with the results. The author structured the book in such a way that it appeals to all learning styles--visual, auditory (using the audio CD or tape), and even movement (using the accompanying CD interactive exercises). Programmed learning is employed by the author and is a very effective way of tea. "_Quick and Easy_ Does It" according to Virgil Brown. I once knew a fellow who told me that he spoke only eleven *modern* languages fluently. When he told me, I wished that I could touch his hand and what he knew would osmose to me.Of course learning a new language is not that easy. And except for the fact that one does not have to learn a new grammar, learning a new terminology is the same. It takes *work*. What can make these learning p