Use medical terminology and abbreviations related to general structures and functions of the human body. Apply medical terminology related to the structure and functions of the human body to a health topic.

Health Topic Presentation

Record a 30-minute slide presentation (10 to 15 slides) on a health topic of your choosing to present to patients of a family practice clinic.
In this final assessment in this course, remember that you are assuming an office manager role in a family practice office. Your office offers monthly 30-minute educational sessions for patients on a variety of topics. You have been given the opportunity to present at next month’s session. In Assessment 3, your faculty member approved your topic and provided you with feedback on it. Since then you have been using credible resources to research your health topic. For this final assessment, you are to prepare your slide presentation with speaker notes for your educational session. You will also submit an audio recording and transcript of your presentation.

Demonstration of Proficiency
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the course competencies through the following assessment scoring guide criteria:

Competency 1: Use medical terminology and abbreviations related to pharmacology. Apply medical terminology related to pharmacology or other treatments to a health topic.

Competency 2: Use medical terminology and abbreviations related to general structures and functions of the human body. Apply medical terminology related to the structure and functions of the human body to a health topic.

Competency 3: Use medical terminology and abbreviations related to body systems.
Apply medical terminology related to human body systems to a health topic.

Competency 4: Use medical terminology and abbreviations related to specialized areas of medicine. Apply medical terminology related to a specialized area of medicine, including diagnostic or surgical procedures, to a health topic.

Competency 5: Analyze and define medical terminology as used in health information management. Apply medical terminology used in health information management.

Competency 6: Spell and pronounce basic medical terms. Pronounce medical terms properly. Spell medical terms correctly.

Competency 7: Communicate in a professional manner. Create a presentation that is clearly written, organized, and generally free of grammatical errors. Provide title and reference slides that conform to APA style and format. Use volume, tone, and clarity reflective of professional communication in a health care setting.