Medical Terminology: WebCT Hosted E-Pack (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)

With this powerful resource, you will master the intricacies of applied medical terminology through the real-world context of the medical record, which will teach you exactly how terms are used in clinical practice settings. This book features four-colour design that features rich diagrams and illustrations to enhance comprehension. It includes a bonus CD that contains Stedman's audio pronunciations, and student assessments that provide reinforcement in a fun way while evaluating learning chapter by chapter. Quizzes provide scored results, and can be taken one section at a time within a chapter or as complete chapter exams. Free tutoring and course assistance powered by Smarthinking - both students and instructors can access live online help from a medical terminology educator that is intimately familiar with the text and its ancillaries. Each chapter of the text includes features that enhance the learning experience, such as: 'Ancient Artifacts' boxes that cover the historical background of commonly used terms; practice exercises that test comprehension and retention; medical record analyses that challenge students with scenarios and questions related to real-world experience; links to helpful on-line resources; and valuable appendices that explore term components, abbreviations, symbols, answers to exercises and a listing of commonly used drugs. Learn on-line through the WebCT On-line Course! A customised on-line course is available for use with this text. This robust course is fully populated with unique content that guides students through the text and offers many types of assessment exercises. Perfect for distance education courses, or as an on-line supplement to more traditional in-person courses.