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K–12 Standards

Medical Terminology (2026)

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Understanding Foundation Tools1

  • 1

    Students use medical terminology to communicate within the healthcare environment.1.1

    1. 1

      Demonstrate an understanding of word elements by breaking the word down into appropriate elements.1.1.1

    2. 2

      Recognize prefixes and suffixes with word roots and combining forms to build medical terms.1.1.2

    3. 3

      Define and use medical abbreviations, signs, and symbols accurately.1.1.3

    4. 4

      Demonstrate the ability to pronounce medical terms correctly.1.1.4

    5. 5

      Demonstrate the ability to spell medical terms correctly.1.1.5

    6. 6

      Examine health data classes and elements used in health information exchange.1.1.6

  • 2

    Students apply the concepts of human body organization.1.2

    1. 1

      Describe the relationship between cells, tissues, organs, and systems.1.2.1

    2. 2

      Describe the various anatomical planes of the human body.1.2.2

    3. 3

      List the terms related to direction, position, and anatomical planes of the human body.1.2.3

    4. 4

      Identify body cavities, quadrants, and regions of the human body.1.2.4

    5. 5

      Identify organs within the different anatomical planes and cavities of the human body.1.2.5

Understanding Body Systems2

  • 1

    Students apply the use of medical terminology related to the respiratory system to communicate within the health care environment.2.1

    1. 1

      Locate and identify the organs within the respiratory system and define their basic functions.2.1.1

    2. 2

      Define common diseases and conditions related to the respiratory system.2.1.2

    3. 3

      Identify selected procedures, treatments, and diagnostic tests used to assess the respiratory system.2.1.3

    4. 4

      Interpret verbal and written reports related to the respiratory system.2.1.4

    5. 5

      Identify strategies to prevent common diseases within this system.2.1.5

  • 2

    Students apply the use of medical terminology related to the cardiovascular system to communicate within the health care environment.2.2

    1. 1

      Locate and identify the organs within the cardiovascular system and define their basic functions.2.2.1

    2. 2

      Define common diseases and conditions related to the cardiovascular system.2.2.2

    3. 3

      Identify selected procedures, treatments, and diagnostic tests used to assess the cardiovascular system.2.2.3

    4. 4

      Interpret verbal and written reports related to the cardiovascular system.2.2.4

    5. 5

      Identify strategies to prevent common diseases within this system.2.2.5

  • 3

    Students apply the use of medical terminology related to the nervous system to communicate within the health care environment.2.3

    1. 1

      Locate and identify the organs within the nervous system and define their basic functions.2.3.1

    2. 2

      Define common diseases and conditions related to the nervous system.2.3.2

    3. 3

      Identify selected procedures, treatments, and diagnostic tests used to assess the nervous system.2.3.3

    4. 4

      Interpret verbal and written reports related to the nervous system.2.3.4

    5. 5

      Identify strategies to prevent common diseases within this system.2.3.5

  • 4

    Students apply the use of medical terminology related to the integumentary system to communicate within the health care environment.2.4

    1. 1

      Locate and identify the organs within the integumentary system and define their basic functions.2.4.1

    2. 2

      Define common diseases and conditions related to the integumentary system.2.4.2

    3. 3

      Identify selected procedures, treatments, and diagnostic tests used to assess the integumentary system.2.4.3

    4. 4

      Interpret verbal and written reports related to the integumentary system.2.4.4

    5. 5

      Identify strategies to prevent common diseases within this system.2.4.5

  • 5

    Students apply the use of medical terminology related to the musculoskeletal system to communicate within the health care environment.2.5

    1. 1

      Locate and identify the organs within the musculoskeletal system and define their basic functions.2.5.1

    2. 2

      Define common diseases and conditions related to the musculoskeletal system.2.5.2

    3. 3

      Identify selected procedures, treatments, and diagnostic tests used to assess the musculoskeletal system.2.5.3

    4. 4

      Interpret verbal and written reports related to the musculoskeletal system.2.5.4

    5. 5

      Identify strategies to prevent common diseases within this system.2.5.5

  • 6

    Students apply the use of medical terminology related to the urinary system to communicate within the health care environment.2.6

    1. 1

      Locate and identify the organs within the urinary system and define their basic functions.2.6.1

    2. 2

      Define common diseases and conditions related to the urinary system.2.6.2

    3. 3

      Identify selected procedures, treatments, and diagnostic tests used to assess the urinary system.2.6.3

    4. 4

      Interpret verbal and written reports related to the urinary system.2.6.4

    5. 5

      Identify strategies to prevent common diseases within this system.2.6.5

  • 7

    Students apply the use of medical terminology related to the reproductive system to communicate within the health care environment.2.7

    1. 1

      Locate and identify the organs within the reproductive system and define their basic functions.2.7.1

    2. 2

      Define common diseases and conditions related to the reproductive system.2.7.2

    3. 3

      Identify selected procedures, treatments, and diagnostic tests used to assess the reproductive system.2.7.3

    4. 4

      Interpret verbal and written reports related to the reproductive system.2.7.4

    5. 5

      Identify strategies to prevent common diseases within this system.2.7.5

  • 8

    Students apply the use of medical terminology related to the blood, lymph, and immune system to communicate within the health care environment.2.8

    1. 1

      Locate and identify the organs within the blood, lymph, and immune system and define their basic functions.2.8.1

    2. 2

      Define common diseases and conditions related to the blood, lymph, and immune system.2.8.2

    3. 3

      Identify selected procedures, treatments, and diagnostic tests used to assess the blood, lymph, and immune system.2.8.3

    4. 4

      Interpret verbal and written reports related to the blood, lymph, and immune system.2.8.4

    5. 5

      Identify strategies to prevent common diseases within this system.2.8.5

  • 9

    Students apply the use of medical terminology related to the special senses system to communicate within the health care environment.2.9

    1. 1

      Locate and identify the organs within the special senses system and define their basic functions.2.9.1

    2. 2

      Define common diseases and conditions related to the special senses system.2.9.2

    3. 3

      Identify selected procedures, treatments, and diagnostic tests used to assess the special senses system.2.9.3

    4. 4

      Interpret verbal and written reports related to the special senses system.2.9.4

    5. 5

      Identify strategies to prevent common diseases within this system.2.9.5

  • 1

    Students apply the use of medical terminology related to the digestive system to communicate within the health care environment.2.1

    1. 1

      Locate and identify the organs within the digestive system and define their basic functions.2.10.1

    2. 2

      Define common diseases and conditions related to the digestive system.2.10.2

    3. 3

      Identify selected procedures, treatments, and diagnostic tests used to assess the digestive system.2.10.3

    4. 4

      Interpret verbal and written reports related to the digestive system.2.10.4

    5. 5

      Identify strategies to prevent common diseases within this system.2.10.5

  • 11

    Students apply the use of medical terminology related to the endocrine system to communicate within the health care environment.2.11

    1. 1

      Locate and identify the organs within the endocrine system and define their basic functions.2.11.1

    2. 2

      Define common diseases and conditions related to the endocrine system.2.11.2

    3. 3

      Identify selected procedures, treatments, and diagnostic tests used to assess the endocrine system.2.11.3

    4. 4

      Interpret verbal and written reports related to the endocrine system.2.11.4

    5. 5

      Identify strategies to prevent common diseases within this system.2.11.5

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
Medical Terminology

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