AMSPAR
AMSPAR Guide for Self-Study Candidates
From 1st February 2017 to 13th June 2017
AMSPAR
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Tavistock Square
London
WC1H 9LN
Telephone:
Email:
Website:
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020 7387 6005
[email protected]
www.amspar.com
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Contents
Page
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Welcome
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First Steps
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Is Self-Study Suitable for You?
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Registering with AMSPAR
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Finding an Examination Centre
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Suggested Sources
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Study Guidance
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General Principles
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Getting Started
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Ideas for Practicing
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Entering for the Examination
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Examination Grading
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Any Questions?
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Appendix
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Registration Form MTR
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Specification
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Word Part List
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Human Body Systems
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Diagnostic Test Abbreviations
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Medical Specialities
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Pharmaceutical Abbreviations
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Classification of Medicines/Drugs
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Medical Qualifications Abbreviations
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Sample Questions and Answers
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Schedule of Fees, Venues and Examination Dates
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Examination Entrance Form MTEE
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Welcome
Welcome to the AMSPAR Medical Terminology Level 3 Guide to Self-Study.
This booklet has been designed to help you towards the AMSPAR / City & Guilds Level 3
Certificate in Medical Terminology. It gives practical information and some pointers to help you
get started.
Medical Terminology is a well-respected qualification and is suitable for those working in health
care who wish to add a medical terminology qualification to their skills. It is designed to meet the
needs of candidates who work or want to work as:
Ambulance person
Emergency Services Control Room Staff
GP Practice Manager
Healthcare Assistant
Medical Receptionist
Medical Secretary
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First Steps
Is self-study suitable for you?
The Certificate in Medical Terminology Level 3 has a pass mark of 75%. For candidates who are
taught at a centre the recommended hours are 82 guided learning hours (tutored contact time)
in class plus another 60-100 of home-study. Therefore, before you begin, you should consider
whether self-study is suitable for you and that you will be able to assign enough time to study.
Registering with AMSPAR
Each candidate following this route must register with AMSPAR. Registration is valid for three years
and during that time you are allowed as many attempts at the exam, however, there is a fee
charged every time you enter for the examination.
When you register with AMSPAR, you will be asked to identify which examination centre you
intend to sit the exam at (see Appendix 11).
A receipt is sent via email to the address stated on form MTR.
To register you will need to complete the registration form (MTR) which you will find in
Appendix 1. There is a fee for this and you will need to send a cheque made payable to
AMSPAR or bank transfer. The fee can be found on the registration form, but that fee will only be
valid for the current academic year.
Please advise AMSPAR of any change of address.
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Finding an examination centre
The examination must be taken at an AMSPAR approved centre. AMSPAR normally organises two
National Examination Centres (NEC) for each sitting (see appendix 11). Satellite Examination
Centres (SEC) may also be in operation but they must be approved by AMSPAR. These may be
colleges, private training establishments or health service bodies, although, whatever the type
and location, they will all provide the same examination on the same day and time.
Examinations are held between 2.00 pm and 3.45 pm. You should plan to arrive at least 30
minutes before the start and no earlier than 1 hour before as access may not be possible at
some venues.
Please note: On the day of the exam you will be required to bring with you a current passport or
driving licence with a photo as evidence of identity.
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Suggested Sources
You will need some of the following reference books. Mary Bird’s book is especially useful,
however none are completely exhaustive and you may find terms in the examination that has
not been included.
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Bird, Mary
Medical Terminology & Clinical
Procedures 3rd Edition (Revised)
Available from: iUniverse
It can be purchased online from
www.iuniverse.com
or available at bookstores, Amazon
and ebook sites on-line.
ISBN: 978-1-4759-9939-6 (softcover)
ISBN: 978-1-4759-9940-2 (ebook)
Hutton, Andrew R
An Introduction to Medical
Terminology – A Self Teaching
Package 2nd Edition
Churchill Livingstone
Gylys, Barbara A &
Wedding, Mary
Medical Terminology: A Systems
Approach (American spellings)
F A Davis Company
Joint Formulary
Committee
British National Formulary:
British Medical Association and
Royal Pharmaceutical Society of
Great Britain
Weller, Barbara F
Baillières Nurses’ Dictionary
Baillière Tindall
Watson, Roger
Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses
Baillière Tindall
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Study Guidance
General Principles
Make sure you are able to assign time to study when you can concentrate and are not too tired
- ‘little and often’ is a more effective approach than occasional marathons. There are 5 sections
(learning outcomes) in the Specification and, although they are not all equal you will need to
cover each of them thoroughly. Do not attempt to speculate on the content of the examination
and do not concentrate on the areas that are of special interest to you.
It is important to show sufficient knowledge of the subject. It is not enough to produce a purely
semantic approach providing manufactured medical terms, which are not used in the medical
field. Students should learn medical terminology using examples of real medical terms within a
medical context. You should not simply join word parts together without any understanding of
the correct terms for genuine medical conditions. Although many terms may be produced in this
way, others simply do not exist.
Getting Started
First of all, you need to concentrate on the way medical words are constructed. A lot of medical
terms are constructed from smaller units which each have a meaning.
For example, ante-natal which means ‘pertaining to before birth’ is constructed as follows
ante
nat
al
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the prefix meaning before
the root meaning birth
the suffix meaning concerning or pertaining to (an adjective)
The Mary Bird book has sections on these essential areas and is highly recommended. It’s not
possible to learn medical terminology by rote as the candidate needs to understand how the
various words are constructed.
Ideas for Practicing
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Write terms/prefixes/suffixes/roots on one side of a piece of paper and the meaning on the
other, fold over the answers and test yourself.
Have root words on small pieces of paper and transfer them from one box to another as you
learn them.
Get a friend to test you.
Test yourself by prefix, by suffix and then test yourself by body system.
set a goal to learn 3 to 5 words a day.
don't learn words too late into the night
Only learn words in short spurts (i.e. don't spend 3 hours glued to a list of words)
At exam time make a time-table/schedule and be focused on what terms or word parts you
need to review
Take an interest in medical programmes/documentaries etc - candidates will hear words in
common usage and can think about what they mean in a practical setting. This helps to
remove the behaviourist method of learning which means that you don't forget it as easily.
Use post-it notes as reminders.
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Entering for the Examination
Before you enter for the examination you should be satisfied that you have a good chance of
exceeding the 75% pass mark. (NB Examination paper carries 140 marks). You should remember
that for candidates who are taught the course in the class room there are 82 hours of teaching
recommended with an addition 60-100 hours of home-study.
When you wish to enter for the examination, complete the examination entry form (MTEE), (see
Appendix 11 for entry deadline dates), tick the level you have been registered for and send it
with the fee to AMSPAR. You can only enter the examination on the level you have been
registered on. Examinations are held in February, June and November and you must submit the
form by the published deadline date (normally at least 8 weeks before the date of the
examination).
A schedule of examination and entry closing dates is given in Appendix 11.
At least two weeks before the date of the examination, candidates will be sent their enrolment
number and a location map of the examination venue.
Unless otherwise requested, your examination result and certificate will be sent to the address
given on the Course Registration Form (MTR).
It is recommended that candidates refer to past examination papers which are available from
AMSPAR – see Appendix 11 for prices.
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Examination Grading
For this qualification, candidates will be required to complete a short answer test.
A sample of questions and answers is included as Appendix 10.
(Note – this is a sample of the type of questions only and does not have as many questions as an
actual paper).
No dictionaries are allowed.
Out of 100% the results are graded as follows:
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Less than 75%
Refer
Candidates will not have reached an acceptable level of
knowledge and understanding of the areas of the specification
that are being tested.
75% - 85%
Pass
Candidates will show a satisfactory knowledge and
understanding of the areas of the specification that are being
tested.
86% - 92%
Merit
Candidates will show a good knowledge and understanding of
the areas of the specification that are being tested.
More than 93%
Distinction
Candidates will show an excellent knowledge and
understanding of the areas of the specification that are being
tested.
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Any Questions?
What does Level 3 mean?
The Certificate in Medical Terminology is a Level 3 Qualification in the Qualifications and Credit
Framework (QCF), which is regulated by Ofqual.
The QCF sets out the levels at which qualifications can be recognised and helps learners make
informed decisions on the qualifications they need, by comparing the levels of different
qualifications and identifying clear progression routes to their chosen career.
To search for an accredited qualification, go to the National Qualifications Database at
www.register.ofqual.gov.uk
This qualification also forms part of the 5519 Level 3 Diploma in Medical Administration (5519-04).
The QCF provides a way of recognising achievement through the award of credit for units and
qualifications. Units within the framework are allocated:
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a level to indicate the level of difficulty
a credit value to indicate the size of the unit. 10 hours of learning time = 1 credit value.
The Medical Terminology (Level 3) has a credit value of 16
The QCF recognises learning by awarding credit each time a candidate successfully completes
a unit. A candidate can accumulate and transfer credit achievement over time.
A unit is the smallest part of learning for which credit is awarded. A candidate can also gain
credit for full qualifications. Rules of combination specify the credits which must be achieved
through a particular combination of units to gain a full qualification.
What happens if I fail?
The initial course registration covers a period of three years from the date of registration. If a
candidate is unsuccessful in their first examination they may continue to re-sit up to the end of
the registration period, for which there will be an additional examination fee payable to
AMSPAR. If after the third year the candidate is unsuccessful, they will be required to re-register
before any further attempts will be permitted.
What happens if I am sick on the day of the examination?
If a candidate is unable to attend the examination due to sickness, they may be deferred to the
next examination without being charged a further examination fee. This will however be only
permitted upon receipt of a doctor’s certificate and subject to permission from City & Guilds.
Examination fees for non-attendance for any other reasons cannot normally be refunded by
AMSPAR.
What happens if I have special needs?
AMSPAR wishes to encourage registrations from all people. The Disability Discrimination Act 1995
defined disability as “physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long term
adverse effect on the ability to carry out normal day to day activities". We abide by this and the
subsequent consolidation Equality Act 2010.
If a candidate considers themselves to have a disability they should indicate this, together with
the nature of the disability, on the Registration Form (MTR). No such requests can be considered
after the examination entrance form has been submitted.
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Examination Results
AMSPAR will undertake to send results to candidates 42 working days after the date of the
examination, subject to receipt from City & Guilds. Results will be posted to the address stated
on form MTEE. No result details can be given over the telephone. Please advise AMSPAR of any
change of address.
Appeals
The appeals procedure can be used for a candidate who wishes to have their script reviewed.
Candidates will not be provided with their actual mark, but be given feedback on how they
performed in each part of the paper. See Appendix 11 for the administration fee for this service.
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Appendix 1
AMSPAR Registration Form MTR
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AMSPAR Candidate Registration Form
Medical Terminology (Self-study)
MTR
Complete all sections of this form and print in block capitals (the name stated will appear on any certificate)
Award in MT (Level 2):
Certificate in MT (Level 3):
Please the appropriate level
Are you already registered with AMSPAR for Medical Terminology (self-study)?
If ‘yes’ state month
Yes No
registered at Level 2 or Level 3 year
If you are progressing from Level 2 to Level 3 or you are already registered with City & Guilds, please give
City & Guilds enrolment number
Title
Personal Details
Male
Female
First Name
Surname
Present Address
Town
County
Postcode
Telephone (day) (
Mobile (
)
D.O.B.
)
D
D
M
M
Y
Y
Email address
Examination centre
Unique Learner No.
White
01 British
02 Irish
03 Any other white background
Mixed
04 White & black Caribbean
05 White and black African
06 White & Asian
07 Any other mixed background
(if available)
Asian or Asian British
08 Indian
09 Pakistani
10 Bangladeshi
11 Any other Asian background
Black or Black British
12 Caribbean
13 African
14 Any other black background
Chinese or other ethnic
group
15 Chinese
16 Any other
please write in
AMSPAR wishes to encourage registrations from disabled people. The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 defines disability as "a physical
or mental impairment which has a substantial and long term adverse effect on the ability to carry out normal day to day activities".
Based on this definition, do you consider yourself to have a disability? YES or NO
If yes, what is the nature of your disability?
If alternative exam arrangements are required, the examination centre can make arrangements on behalf of the candidate and the
candidate will need to complete form AEA and attach full details of an Educational Psychologist or Medical Report. This would include
help for dyslexic candidates and advice with additional needs and/or disabilities as appropriate. I understand that the information
requested here will be used by AMSPAR/City & Guilds and not passed on to any other parties.
Signature of
Applicant
/
Date
/
AMSPAR Membership No.
(if applicable)
/
SELF-STUDY REGISTRATION, ENCLOSE A FEE WITH THIS FORM (£65.00 Level 2 or £70.00 Level 3) (CHEQUE MADE PAYABLE TO AMSPAR)
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Appendix 2
Level 3 Specification
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The Certificate in Medical Terminology Level 3
The following 5 sections together form the single unit of assessment for the Level 3 Certificate in Medical
Terminology. Centres / candidates are not expected to spend equal time on each section.
The aim of this unit is to enable candidates, to demonstrate a high level of knowledge in the field of medical
terminology. It may help candidates to gain employment in the medical field in an administrative, clerical or
secretarial role.
Aim:
The aim of this unit is to enable the learner to develop a basic knowledge of how to accurately construct,
identify and use a specified range of medical terminology.
Learning outcome
The learner will:
1. understand the structure and meaning of medical word parts
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1.1 define individual medical word parts
1.2 identify medical terms derived from the medical word parts.
Range
Word parts
Prefixes, roots and suffixes, use of combining vowel
See list in Appendix 3.
Learning outcome
The learner will:
2. understand the meaning of medical terminology relating to the
human body
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
2.1 define medical terminology relating to the human body.
Range
Human body
Includes medical terms of anatomy and physiology (structure, function, organs, systems), diseases,
conditions and procedures. See list in Appendix 4.
Learning outcome
The learner will:
3. understand the meaning of medical terminology relating to specialist areas associated with medicine
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3.1 define medical terminology relating to diagnostic departments
3.2 identify medical abbreviations relating to diagnostic tests
3.3 define terminology relating to specialist medical areas
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Range
Terminology
Medical terms relating to pathology, diagnostic techniques, imaging techniques, examination instruments
and procedures
Diagnostic departments
Pathology and clinical imaging
Diagnostic tests abbreviations
See list in Appendix 5.
Specialist medical areas
See list in Appendix 6.
Learning outcome
The learner will:
4. know medical terminology relating to pharmacology
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
4.1 identify the meaning of pharmaceutical abbreviations
4.2 describe individual classifications of medicines
Range
Pharmaceutical abbreviations
See list in Appendix 7.
Classifications of medicines
See list in Appendix 8.
Learning outcome
The learner will:
5. know the meaning of abbreviations relating to medical qualifications
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
5.1 identify the meaning of abbreviations relating to medical qualifications
Range
Medical qualification abbreviations
See list in Appendix 9.
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Appendix 3
Level 3 Word Part List
Learning outcome 1 only
This list can be referred to as a framework for other learning outcomes, however candidates will need to
know the full range of terminology in relation to the individual body systems.
Prefix
Meaning
Prefix
Meaning
a-
absence of
ex-
out of/away/from
ab-
away from
extra-
outside
acou-
hearing
gen-
birth/origin
acro-
extremities
hemi-
half
ad-
towards
hetero-
unlike/dissimilar
aero-
air
homo-
same/like
an-
absence of
homeo-
like
ana-
up/excessive
hyper-
aniso-
unequal
above/high/in excess
of normal
hypo-
low/below/under/less
than normal
idio-
peculiar to the
individual/unknown
ante-
before
anti-
against
auto-
self
bi-
two
bio-
life
infra-
below
blasto-
basic/immature/embryonic
inter-
between
brady-
slow
intra-
within/inside
circum-
around
iso-
equal
co-/con-
together/joined
kypho-
contra-
against
crooked humped/
curvature
chromo-/chromato-
colour
latero-
Side/sideways
cryo-
cold
leuco-/leuko-
white
crypto-
hidden
lordo-
curvature forward
cyano-
blue
macro-
large
de-
away from/removing
mal-
poor/abnormal
dextra-
to the right
mega-/megalo-
big/enlarged
dia-
through
melano-
black/dark/pigment
diplo-
double
meta-
after/beyond
dorso-
dorsal (back)
micro-
small
dys-
difficult/abnormal/painful
mono-
one/single
ecto-
external/outside/without
multi-
many
en-/endo-
within/in/into
narco-
stupor
epi-
upon/above/on
neo-
new
ery-/erythro-
red
nulli-
none
eu-
good/well/normal
oligo-
scanty/deficiency
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Prefix
Meaning
Prefix
Meaning
ortho-
straight
sclero-
hard
pachy-
thick
scolio-
sideways/twisted
pan-
all
semi-
half
para-
alongside
steno-
narrow
per-
through
sub-
below
peri-
around
super-/supra-
above
polio-
grey
syn-
with/together/union
poly-
many
tachy-
rapid/fast
post-
after
tetra-
four
pre-/pro-
before
trans-
across/through
presbyo-
old age
ultra-
beyond
pseudo-
false
uni-
one
quadri-
four
ventro-
front/anterior
retro-
backwards
xantho-
yellow
Word Root
Meaning
Word Root
Meaning
abdomino-
abdomen
caeco-
adeno-
gland (any)
caecum/part of
intestine
adipo-
fat
cardio-
heart
albumen-/albumin-
albumin/a protein
carpo-
wrist/hand
alveolo-
air sac
cephalo-
head
amylo-
starch
cerebello-
andro-
man
cerebellum/part of
brain
angio-
vessel
cerebro-
brain/cerebrum
aorto-
aorta/main artery
cervico
cervix/neck
appendico-
appendix
cheilo-
lip
aqua-
water
chiro-
hand
arterio-
artery
cholangio-
biliary vessels
arthro-
joint
chole-
bile
articulo-
joint
cholecysto-
gallbladder
athero-
plaque lining blood vessels
choledocho-
common bile duct
atrio-
atrium/upper chamber of
heart
chondro-
cartilage
chromo-
colour
audio-
hearing
coccygo-
auri-
hear
coccyx/part of
vertebrae/spine
balano-
glans penis
colo-/colono-
colon (large intestine)
bili-
bile
colpo-
vagina
blepharo-
eyelid
coro-/coreo-
pupil of eye
brachio-
arm
corono-
heart/crown
bronchiolo-
bronchiole/small air tube in
lung
costo-
rib
cranio-
skull containing brain
broncho-
bronchus/tube to the lung
culdo-
bucco-
cheek
Recto-uterine sac
(Pouch of Douglas)
Word Roots
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Word Root
Meaning
Word Root
Meaning
cysto-
bladder
laryngo-
larynx/voice box
cyto-
cell
leuco-
white
dacryo-
tear/tear duct
linguo-
tongue
dento-
tooth
lipo-
fat
derm-/dermato-
skin
lith-
stone
duodeno-
duodenum (part of
intestine)
lobo-
lobe
lymphadeno-
lymph gland
embolo-
plug
lymphangio
lymph vessel
encephalo-
brain
lympho-
endocardio-
lining of heart
lymphatic, lymph/tissue
fluid
endometrio-
endometrium (lining of
uterus)
mammo-/masto-
breast
mandibulo-
lower jaw
entero-
intestine
mastoido-
mastoid (part of ear)
epididymo-
tubules above the testes/
testicles
maxillo-
upper jaw
meningo-
meninges/membrane
epiglotto-
epiglottis
febro-
fever
feto-
fetus/unborn baby
covering brain & spinal
cord
menisco-
meniscus (knee
cartilage)
meno-
menstruation/monthly
period
gastro-
stomach
gingivo-
gums
glosso-
tongue
glyco-
sugar
metro-
womb
gyno-/gynaeco-
woman
myco- myceto-
fungus
haemo-/haemato-
blood
myelo-
marrow/spinal cord
hep-/hepato-
liver
myo-/myos-
muscle
hernio-
hernia, rupture, protrusion
myocardio-
hidro-
perspiration, sweat
myocardium (heart
muscle)
histo-
tissue
myometrio-
hydro-
water
myometrium (muscle of
uterus)
hystero-
womb
myringo-
ear drum
iatro
doctor/physician
myxo-
mucous membranes
ileo-
ileum (part of intestine)
narco-
deep sleep/stupor
ilio-
ilium (bone of the pelvis)
naso-
nose
immuno-
immunity
nato-
birth
irido-
iris
natro-
sodium
ischio-
ischium/part of pelvis
necro-
death
jejuno-
jejunum (part of intestine)
nephro-
kidney
kalo-
potassium
neuro-
nerve
karyo-
nucleus
nocto-
night
kerato-
cornea/scaly/horny/hard
skin
nucleo-
nucleus
oculo-
eye
teat
odonto-
tooth
lacrimolacto-
milk
oesophago-
oesophagus (gullet)
laparo-
abdomen/abdominal wall
onco-
tumour
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Word Root
Meaning
Word Root
Meaning
onycho-
nail
sigmoido-
oo-
egg/ovum
sigmoid colon/part of
large intestine
oophoro-
ovary
somato-
body
ophthalmo-
eye
spleno-
spleen
opto-
sight/eye
spondylo-
vertebra
orchio-/orchido-
testis/male gonad/male
gland
steato-
fat
sterno-
sternum/breast bone
osteo-
bone
stetho-
chest
oto-
ear
stoma-/stomato-
mouth
paedo-
child
tarso-
foot/eyelid
pancreato-
pancreas/a gland
tendino-/teno-
tendon
patho-
disease
thermo-
heat
pericardio-
outer layer of heart
(covering of heart)
thoraco-
chest/thorax
thrombo-
blood clot
peritoneo-
peritoneum (membrane of
the abdominal cavity)
thyro-
thyroid/gland in neck
tonsillo-
tonsils/lymph gland
phago-
swallow, eat
tox-/toxico-
poison
phako-
lens
tracheo-
windpipe/trachea
phallo-
penis
tympano-
ear drum
phaso-
speech
uretero-
ureter/tube from kidney
pharmaco-
drug
urethro-
pharyngo-
pharynx/throat
urethra/tube from
bladder
phlebo-
vein
uro-
urine/urinary
phreno-
diaphragm/mind
utero-
womb
pleuro-
lung covering/membrane
uveo-
uveal tract (parts of eye)
pnoe-
breathing
varico-
varicose veins
pneumo/pneumono-
air/gas/lung
vaso-
vessel
veno-
vein
pnoe-
breathing
ventrico-/ventriculo-
procto-
anus/rectum
ventricle (lower
chamber of heart)
prostato-
prostate/a male gland
pulmono-
lung
pyelo-
pelvis of kidney
pyloro-
part of stomach
pyo-
pus
pyro-
fever
recto-
rectum
reno-
kidney
rhino-
nose
sacro-
sacrum
salpingo-
fallopian/uterine tube
sarco-
flesh
sialo-
salivary gland
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Suffixes
Suffix
Meaning
Suffix
Meaning
-a/ia
condition of
-meter
-aemia
blood
measure/instrument to
measure
-ac
concerning/pertaining to
-metry
process of measuring
-al
concerning/pertaining to
-natal
birth
-algia
pain
-necrosis
death of
-ary
concerning/pertaining to
-oedema
-blast
immature cell/embryonic
cell
swelling caused by
excess fluid
-oid
likeness/resembling
-cele
swelling/protrusion
-ology
study of/science of
-centesis
to puncture/tapping
-oma
tumour
-clasis
destruction of/break
-opia
condition of the eye
-clast
destroying/breaking
-orrhage
burst forth/ bleeding
-cide
kill/destroy
-orrhagia
condition of heavy
bleeding
-cyte
cell
-demic
people/population
-orrhaphy
sew/repair
-desis
binding together/fusion
-orrhoea
flow/discharge
-dynia
pain
-oscopy
-ectasis
dilatation
examination with a
lighted
-ectomy
surgical removal of
-osis
condition of
-emesis
vomiting
-ostomy
artificial opening into
-gen
producing/forming
-otomy
-genesis
forming or origin
cutting into/
dividing/incision
-genic
producing or forming
-para/-parous
given birth
-gram
picture/tracing
-paresis
weakness/partial
-graph
machine that
records/tracing
-pathy
disease
-graphy
procedure of
recording/tracing
-penia
lack of/decreased
-pexy
fixation of
-gravida
pregnancy
-phagia
swallowing
-ia/-iasis
condition of/state of
-phasia
speech
-iac
pertaining to
-philia
liking/loving/affinity for
-iatric
pertaining to
medicine/physician
-phobia
irrational fear
-phylaxis
protection/prevention
-ic
concerning/pertaining to
-plasia
formation
-iosis/-ism
condition of/state of
-plasty
form/mould/reconstruct
-itis
inflammation of
-plegia
paralysis
-lith
stone
-pnoea
breathing
-lithiasis
condition/presence of
stones
-poiesis
producing/formation
-porosis
thinning/channel
destruction/splitting/breaking
down
-ptosis
drooping/falling
-rrhythmia
rhythm
-malacia
softening
-sclerosis
hardening
-megaly
enlargement of
-lysis
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Suffix
Meaning
Suffix
Meaning
-scope
lighted instrument used
-taxia
gate/coordination
to examine
-tome
cutting instrument
-spasm
involuntary contraction
-tripsy
crushing
-stasis
cessation of
-trophy
nourishment/food
movement/flow
-uria
condition of urine
-stenosis
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Appendix 4
Level 3 Human Body Systems
Human Body Systems
The learner should be able to identify and give definitions of terms relating to:
Skeletal/locomotor system
•
•
•
the skeleton:
• axial
- skull (main bones)
- cranium – frontal, occipital, parietal, temporal
- face bones (main) – maxilla mandible
- nasal
- lacrimal
- hyoid
• vertebrae – atlas, axis, cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, coccyx, thorax - rib cage, sternum
• appendicular
- scapular, clavicle
- pelvic girdle, (innominate) ilium, ischium, pubis, sacrum
- humerus, radius, ulna, carpals, metacarpals, phalanges
- femur, tibia, fibula, patella, tarsals, metatarsals, phalanges
• ossicles – maleus, incus, stapes
• joints
• bursae
• tendons
• ligaments
diseases, disorders and conditions of the skeletal/locomotor system
medical procedures, diagnostic tests and equipment used with this body system
Blood and cardiovascular system
Blood
The learner should be able to identify and give definitions of terms relating to:
•
•
•
•
individual blood cells
- erythrocytes – reticulocytes, erythroblasts
- leucocytes – polymorphonuclear, (phagocytes), neutrophils
- lymphocytes – monocytes
- thrombocytes/platelets
plasma/serum
diseases, disorders and conditions of the blood
medical procedures, diagnostic tests and equipment used with this body system
Cardiovascular system
•
•
the heart structures
• pericardium
• myocardium
• endocardium
• heart chambers – atria, ventricles, valves, septum
types of blood vessels
• major blood vessels:
- arteries – aorta
- veins – venae cavae
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minor blood vessels:
- arterioles
- venules
- capillaries
diseases, disorders and conditions of the cardiovascular system
medical procedures, diagnostic tests and equipment used with this body system
•
•
•
Lymphatic and immune system including body’s response to infection
•
•
•
•
lymphatic structures
• lymph/tissue fluid
• vessels
• ducts
• nodes (glands)
• specialised lymph glands i.e. spleen, tonsils, adenoids
• immunity processes i.e. antibodies, antitoxins, antigens
processes of infection and body response
diseases, disorders and conditions of the lymphatic system
medical procedures, diagnostic tests and equipment used with this body system
Respiratory systems
•
•
•
•
•
•
upper respiratory tract structure:
• nose, pharynx, epiglottis, larynx, trachea
lower respiratory tract structure:
• lungs – bronchi, bronchioli, alveoli
• pleura
thoracic cavity, diaphragm
process of breathing/ventilation
diseases, disorders and conditions of the respiratory system
medical procedures, diagnostic tests and equipment used with this body system
Digestive system
•
•
•
•
•
structures of the digestive system
• buccal cavity/mouth
• pharynx
• oesophagus
• stomach and regions:
• small intestine and regions
• large intestine and regions
mechanical process of digestion including peristalsis
accessory organs of digestion i.e. teeth, tongue, salivary glands, pancreas, liver, gallbladder
diseases, disorders and conditions of the digestive system and accessory organs of digestion
medical procedures, diagnostic tests and equipment used with this body system
Urinary
•
•
•
•
•
structures of the urinary system:
• kidney and its regions - e.g. cortex, medulla, nephrons, renal pelvis
• ureters
• bladder and its regions
• urethra
process of urine production e.g. filtration
urinalysis and abnormalities
diseases, disorders and conditions of the urinary system
medical procedures, diagnostic tests and equipment used with this body system
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Neurology
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
central nervous system:
- cerebrum, main lobes (frontal, parietal, temporal, occipital)
- cerebellum
- cranial nerves
- spinal cord and regions – cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral
- meninges – duramater, arachnoidmater, piamater
spinal nerves
peripheral nervous system
autonomic nervous system
main types of mental illness – psychoses, neuroses
diseases, disorders and conditions of the nervous system
medical procedures, diagnostic tests and equipment used with this body system
Endocrinology
•
•
•
•
structures of the endocrine system:
• pituitary gland
• adrenal gland
• thyroid gland
• parathyroid glands
• pancreas
• ovaries
• testes
• thymus
• pineal body
hormone secretions
diseases, disorders and conditions of the endocrine system
medical procedures, diagnostic tests and equipment used with this body system
Reproductive (male and female including obstetrics)
Male reproductive system:
•
•
• structures of the male reproductive system:
• testes
• scrotum
• epididymis/epididymes
• penis
• vas deferens
• prostate gland
• prepuce
• seminal vesicles
• urethra
• perineum
diseases, disorders and conditions of the male reproductive system
medical procedures, diagnostic tests and equipment used with this body system
Female reproductive system and obstetrics
•
•
•
• ovary
• fallopian (uterine) tubes
• uterus
• cervix
• vagina
• perineum
• vulva
assessory organs – breast and their areas
menstruation
structures and stages of pregnancy including development of fertilised egg:
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•
•
• embryo
• fetus – amnion, chorion, placenta, umbilical cord
• trimesters
diseases, disorders and conditions of the female reproductive system and obstetrics
medical procedures, diagnostic tests and equipment used with this body system
Skin and sensory organs (eye, ear, nose)
Skin
•
•
• structures of the skin
• epidermis
• dermis
• subcutaneous layer
• adrenal glands
• appendages – nails, hair
diseases, disorders and conditions of the skin
medical procedures, diagnostic tests and equipment used with this body system
Eye
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
eyeball
eyelid
sclera
uveal tract – choroid, ciliary body, iris
retina – rods and cones
lens
cornea
conjunctiva
chambers – anterior and posterior
macula (fovea)
optic disc
fundus
aqueous humour
vitreous humour
lacrimal apparatus
eyelids
•
•
external ear – pinna, auditory canal
middle ear
- tympanic membrane
- eustachian tube
- ossicles – malleus, incus, stapes
inner ear – vestibule, labyrinth, semicircular canals, cochlea
Ear
•
Nose
•
•
• olfactory nerves for sensation of smell
• sinuses
• septum
diseases, disorders and conditions of these sensory organs
medical procedures, diagnostic tests and equipment used with this body system
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Appendix 5
Level 3 Diagnostic test abbreviations
Haematology
Blood Count
ESR
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
FBC
Full blood count
Hb
Haemoglobin
MCV
Mean corpuscular volume
PCV
Packed cell volume
RBC
Red blood count
WBC
White blood count
WBC & diff.
White blood count and differential
Biochemistry
BS
Blood sugar
BUN
Blood urea nitrogen
CPK
Creatinine kinase (can indicate myocardial infarction)
FBS
Fasting blood sugar
GI
Glycaemic index
GTT
Glucose tolerance test
GFR
Glomerular filtration rate (kidney disease)
HbA1c
Blood test showing the amount of glucose bound to Haemoglobin
HDL
High density lipoproteins
INR
International normalised ratio (clotting time)
LFT’s
Liver function tests
Ig
Immunoglobulin
LDL
Low density lipoproteins
pH
Acid/alkaline balance
PBI
Protein bound iodine
TFT
Thyroid function tests
U&E’s
Urea and electrolytes
T4
Thyroxine test
Gases
O2
Oxygen
CO2
Carbon dioxide
Mineral & Electrolytes
Ca
Calcium
Fe
Iron
K
Potassium
Mg
Magnesium
Na
Sodium
P
Phosphorous
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Miscellaneous
AFP
Alpha-fetoprotein
CIN I-IV
Carcinoma intraepithelial neoplasia (stages of cancer)
C&S
Culture & sensitivity
CSU
catheter specimen of urine
CVS
Chorionic villus sampling
EMU
Early morning urine
MSU
Midstream specimen of urine
MRSA
Multiple/methicillin/methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus
O&S
Organism and sensitivity
PAP
Cervical smear test
PSA
Prostate specific antibody
Rh-
Rhesus negative
Rh+
Rhesus positive
Imaging tests
CT or CAT
Computerised tomography/computerised axial tomography
DEXA
Dual energy x-ray apsorptiometry/scan for bone density
ECG
Electrocardiogram
EEG
electroencephalorgram
ERCP
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
fMRI
Functional magnetic resonance imaging
IVU/IVP
Intravenous urogram/intraveneous pyelogram
MRI
Magnetic resonance imaging
RGP
Retrograde pyelogram
US/USS
Ultra-sound scan
Units
ug
microgram
g
Gram
g/l
Gram per litre
L or l
Litre
NB
These are only common abbreviations the list is not intended to include all abbreviations used in
medicine
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Appendix 6
Level 3 Medical Specialities
Term
Meaning
Study of the conditions, disease and treatment of:
Aetiology
Study of the cause of disease
Anaesthesiology
Study of speciality concerning control of sensation and resuscitation
Bariatrics
Reduction of stomach capacity for treatment of obesity
Cardiology
The heart and blood vessels
Dermatology
The skin
Endocrinology
Endocrine system i.e. hormones and ductless glands
Gastroenterology
Digestive system
Genitourinary
Urinary and male reproductive system
Geriatrics
Elderly/old people
Gynaecology
Female reproductive system
Haematology
Blood
Hepatology
Liver
Immunology
The immune system i.e. defence system of the body
Nephrology
The urinary system including the kidney
Neurology
The nervous system
Obstetrics
Pregnancy and childbirth
Oncology
Tumours including cancer
Ophthalmology
Eyes
Orthodontics
Speciality concerning the prevention and correction of irregularities of
the teeth
Orthopaedics
Locomotor system/bones and joints
Orthoptics
Speciality concerning non-surgical methods of treating abnormalities of
vision including squints
Otorhinolaryngology
Ear nose and throat
Plastic surgery
Reshaping body parts/skin
Paediatrics
Children
Psychiatry
Mental illness
Rheumatology
Connective tissue
Urology
The urinary system
Venereology
Sexually transmitted disease
Miscellaneous
Aetiology
Study of the cause of disease
Cytology
Microscopic study of cells
Bacteriology
Microscopic study of bacteria i.e. a classification of micro-organism
Biochemistry
Study of the chemical contents and processes of the body
Epidemiology
Study of the distribution of disease including environmental factors
Forensic pathology
Study of criminal investigation concerning disease/death
Histology
Microscopic study of tissues
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Histopathology
Microscopic study of disease of tissues
Microbiology
Microscopic study of micro-organisms (too small to be seen unless under
a microscope)
Pathology
Study of disease; its effects and causes
Pharmacology
Drugs and their effects
Physiotherapy
Treatment with natural, physical means as opposed to drugs e.g.
exercise, massage
Psychology
Study of the mind and behaviour
Radiology
Study of the use of X-rays in diagnosis and treatment
Virology
Study of viruses
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Appendix 7
Level 3 Pharmaceutical abbreviations
Abbreviation
Meaning
*Prescription directions
ac
before food
bd
twice daily
od
every day
om
every morning
on
every night
pc
after food
prn
when required/whenever necessary
qds
four times daily
qqh
every four hours
stat
at once/immediately
tds
three times daily
tid
three times daily
Forms of drugs
caps
capsules
tab
tablet
troch
lozenge
ung
ointment
Modes of administration
occ or oc
for the eyes
neb
by nebuliser
im or i/m or IM
intra-muscular
iv or i/v or IV
intravenous
pess/pessary
for the vagina
poc/POC
for the eyes
PR/pr
per rectum/via the rectum
PV/pv
per vagina/via the vagina
suppos
suppository/via the rectum
Units of measurement
g
grams
mcg (not used in prescriptions)
microgram
mg
milligram
ml
millilitre
ng (not used in prescriptions)
nanogram
L or l
litre
SI
International System
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Miscellaneous
BNF
British National Formulary
BP
British Pharmacopeia
MIMS
Monthly index of medical specialities
NP
Proper name/named
OTC
Over the counter
SLS
Selected list scheme
TTA
To take away
rep
Repeat/let it be repeated
Rx
Take/recipe/treatment
Legal classification
CD/cd
Controlled drug
GSL
General Sales List
P
Pharmacy only
POM
Prescription only medicine
MODA
Misuse of Drugs Act
Types of drugs
COC
Combined oral contraceptive pill
HRT
Hormone replacement therapy
NSAID
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
POP
Progesterone only pill
PPI
Proton pump inhibitor
SSRI
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
*Candidates will only be tested on the approved abbreviations in the BNF (as stated in the assessment
criteria). Candidates may learn common variations e.g. bid, qid but these will not be tested.
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Appendix 8
Level 3 Classification of Medicines/Drugs
Category
Action
Ace-inhibitor
Drug to treat hypertension
Anaesthetic
Drug to remove sensation (local or general)
Analgesic
Drug for relief of pain
Antacid
A substance which neutralises stomach acid
Antibiotic
Drug which kills bacteria
Anticoagulant
Drug which prevents clotting
Antidepressant
Drug which lifts the mood
Anti-emetic
Drug which prevents vomiting
Antifungal
Drug which kills fungus
Antihistamine
Drug which reduces histamine for allergies
Antihypertensive
Drug which lowers the blood pressure
Anti-inflammatory
Drug which reduces inflammation
Anti-obesity
Drug which helps reduce weight
Antipyretic
Drug which reduces the body temperature
Antipsychotic
Drug which quietens disturbed patients suffering from mania, hallucinations
Antispasmodic
Drug which reduces spasms of muscle
Antitussic
Drug which reduces coughing
Antiviral
Drug which kills viruses (a type of organism)
Anxiolytic
Drug which reduces anxiety
Beta-blocker
Drug which reduces high blood pressure
Bronchodilator
Drug which dilates the bronchial tubes (e.g. asthma)
Calcium channel blocker
Drug which reduces blood pressure
Carminative
Drug which reduces flatulence
Chemotherapy
Toxic drugs which kill malignant cells
Contraceptive
Drug which prevents conception
Cytotoxic
Drug which kills cells – used to kill malignant cells
Decongestant
Drug which relieves the congestion of mucous membranes
Depressant
Drug which depresses the function of the central nervous system (CNS)
Diuretic
Drug which stimulates the production of urine
Expectorant
Drug which encourages coughing up of secretions of the respiratory tract
Hypnotic
A drug which induces sleep
Laxative
Drug used to evacuate the bowel
Narcotic
Drug derived from opium which induces a deep unnatural sleep
Prophylactic
A substance used to prevent disease
Proton pump inhibitor
Drug which inhibits the production of hydrochloric acid by the stomach
Sedative
Drug which lowers function of the central nervous system (CNS)
Statins
Drug which lowers cholesterol blood levels
Steroids
Drug containing hormones usually of the adrenal cortex (corticosteroids)
Stimulant
Drug which increases the function of the central nervous system (CNS)
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Tranquilliser
Drug which reduces anxiety
Vaccine
Substance especially prepared to stimulate the body to produce its own
antibodies or anitoxins to prevent disease
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Appendix 9
Level 3 Medical Qualifications Abbreviations
Abbreviation
Meaning
BA
Bachelor of Arts
BC or BCh or B Chir or ChB or BS
Bachelor of Surgery
BM
Bachelor of Medicine
BS
Bachelor of Surgery
BSc
Bachelor of Science
ChB or B Chir
Bachelor of Surgery
CM or ChM
Master of Surgery
DA
Diploma in Anaesthetics
DCh or DS
Doctor of Surgery
DDS
Doctor of Dental Surgery
DM
Doctor of Medicine
FCPS
Fellow of the College of Physicians and Surgeons
FRCS
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons
FRCGP
Fellow of the Royal College of General Practitioners
FRCOG
Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
FRCP
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians
FRCPsych
Fellow of the Royal college of Psychiatrists
MB
Bachelor of Medicine
MD
Doctor of Medicine
MCh or MChir
Master of Surgery
MCPS
Member of the College of Physicians and Surgeons
MRCGP
Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners
MRCP
Member of the Royal College of Physicians
MRCS
Member of the Royal College of Surgeons
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Appendix 10
Sample Questions and Answers
Level 3 Certificate in Medical Terminology
Unit 5519-13
The sample questions give an idea of the type of questions candidates will be expected to answer, together with
sample answers (alternative answers are given as ‘OR’ in appropriate cases.) Please note that any answer, in your
own words, which demonstrates a clear understanding of terms or meanings, will be accepted. If you give more than
one answer to a question, only your first answer will be considered. Marks will not be awarded for incorrectly spelt
medical terms. Both UK English and American English spelling will be acceptable. Whichever form is used it should be
applied consistently throughout the paper.
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Sample Questions – Certificate in Medical Terminology
Question 1
Read the following passages and then follow the instructions below:
The menopausal effects may lead to an increase in urinary tract infections. These can cause dysuria,
fibrosis, and stenosis. The hormonal changes may produce atrophy of the vagina leading to
dyspareunia with subsequent psychological effects etc, etc.
Describe the meaning of the terms / abbreviations underlined in bold (in the passages above) which are
listed below. Write your answers in the spaces provided. Print clearly in BLOCK CAPITALS.
1
2
dysuria
fibrosis
3
4
stenosis
hormonal
5
atrophy
To 15 questions
CONDITION IN WHICH THERE IS DIFFICULTY OR PAIN IN PASSING URINE
CONDITION IN WHICH THERE IS FORMATION OF FIBROUS TISSUE, A TYPE OF
CONNECTIVE TISSUE or CONDITION OF FIBROUS TISSUE, A TYPE OF
CONNECTIVE TISSUE
CONDITION OF NARROWING or NARROWING
CONCERNING THE PRODUCTION OF HORMONES I.E. SUBSTANCES WHICH TARGET
OTHER ORGANS TO FUNCTION or CONCERNING ENDOCRINE FUNCTION
WASTING OR SHRINKAGE OF AN ORGAN
1 mark for each question (15 marks)
Question 2
Identify the medical term for the following. Write your answers in the spaces provided. Print clearly in
BLOCK CAPITALS.
1
2
3
4
Removal of living tissue for microscopic examination
Inflammation of bone
Repair of a hernia
Condition of stones in the kidney
5
Examination of the bladder with a lighted instrument
To 10 questions
BIOPSY
OSTEITIS
HERNIORRHAPHY (or HERNIOPLASTY)
NEPHROLITHIASIS (FOR REFERENCE PLEASE
NOTE THIS IS THE CONDITION OF KIDNEY
STONES, NOT 'NEPHROLITH'
WHICH MEANS KIDNEY STONE)
CYSTOSCOPY
2 marks for each question (20 marks)
Question 3
Describe the meaning of EACH of the following medical terms. Write your answers in the spaces
provided. Print clearly in BLOCK CAPITALS.
1
Arteriosclerosis
2
Pyrexia
3
Neoplasm
4
Cytology
5
Hepatomegaly
6
Tracheostomy
To 15 questions
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CONDITION OF HARDENING OF THE ARTERIES or HARDENING OF THE
ARTERIES
CONDITION OF FEVER or FEVER or RAISED TEMPERATURE
NEW GROWTH
SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF CELLS or STUDY OF CELLS
ENLARGEMENT OF THE LIVER
ARTIFICIAL OPENING INTO THE WINDPIPE
1 mark for each question (15 marks)
Question 4
Match the following terms with their correct meanings. (Place the number of the word listed in column
A in the box against the appropriate meaning found in column B). (Only 10 of the given meanings are
appropriate).
A
B
Inflammation of the spinal cord
1
Prosthesis
2
Toxicology
Pain in a joint
3
Hyperglycaemia
Protrusion of the rectum into the vagina
4
Adenectomy
1
An artificial part
5
Phlebitis
4
Surgical removal of a gland
6
Orthopnoea
9
Examination of the rectum with a lighted instrument
7
Hypermetropia
2
Scientific study of poisons
8
Cholecystogram
5
Inflammation of a vein
9
Proctoscopy
10
Myelitis
10
Low blood sugar
6
Ability to breathe only when sitting in an upright position
7
Long sightedness
3
Raised blood sugar
8
X-ray of the gall bladder
Short sightedness
Enlarged womb
To 10 questions
½ mark for each question (5 marks)
Question 5
State the meaning of the following abbreviations. (Latin meanings are not required). Write your
answers in the spaces provided. Print clearly in BLOCK CAPITALS.
1
RTA
2
TIA
3
DNA
4
bd
5
mg
6
prn
To 15 questions
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TRANSIENT ISCHAEMIC ATTACK
DID NOT ATTEND or DEOXYRIBONUCLEIC ACID
TWICE A DAY
MILLIGRAM
WHEN REQUIRED / or WHENEVER NECESSARY
1 mark for each question (15 marks)
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Question 6
State the meaning of the following word parts. Write your answers in the spaces provided. Print clearly
in BLOCK CAPITALS.
1
anti2
epi3
pyo4
colpo5
leuco6
-iasis
7
salpingoTo 15 questions
AGAINST
UPON
PUS
VAGINA
WHITE
CONDITION
UTERINE TUBES or FALLOPIAN TUBES
1 mark for each question (15 marks)
Question 7
Read the following letter carefully and then follow the instructions below:
Dr GP MB ChB
Health Centre
Dear GP
Re Ms A, aged 16.
This patient of yours was admitted through the A and E Department at this hospital because of severe
abdominal pain. She gave a history of 36 weeks amenorrhoea. She says she did not think she was
pregnant and had not seen her doctor and therefore had not received ante-natal care. She had very
marked hypertension and albuminuria. The fetal heart rate was irregular suggesting fetal distress. It
was decided to carry out an emergency Caesarean Section.
At operation there was haemorrhage behind the placenta ……………………… etc, etc.
Yours sincerely
Consultant B
FRCOG
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Describe the meaning of the underlined terms or abbreviations in bold (in the letter above) which are
listed below. Write your answers in the spaces provided. Print clearly in BLOCK CAPITALS.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
MB
A&E
amenorrhoea
ante-natal
hypertension
albuminuria
haemorrhage
placenta
9
FRCOG
To 15 questions
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BACHELOR OF MEDICINE
ACCIDENT & EMERGENCY
ABSENCE OF PERIODS or ABSENCE OF MENSTRUATION
BEFORE BIRTH
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE or RAISED BLOOD PRESSURE
PRESENCE OF ALBUMIN (PROTEIN) IN THE URINE
BLEEDING
ORGAN WHICH PROVIDES FETUS WITH NOURISHMENT or AFTERBIRTH or ORGAN
ATTACHING FETUS TO THE WOMB
FELLOW OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNAECOLOGISTS
1 mark for each question (15 marks)
(Total 100 marks))
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Appendix 11
Schedule of Fees, Venues and Examination Dates
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Schedule of Fees, Venues and Examination Dates
Candidate Registration with AMSPAR per candidate
Level 2
£65.00
Level 3
£70.00
Examination fee until 30th June 2017 per candidate
Level 2
£83.00
Level 3
£83.00
Past examination papers each
Papers available at a cost of £15.00 administrative fee per paper
(not per year)
Level 2
£15.00
January, June & November 2009, January, June & November 2010,
January, June & November 2011, January, June & November 2012,
February, June & November 2013, February, June & November 2014,
February & June 2015
Level 3
£15.00
November 2008,
November 2010,
November 2012,
November 2014,
February, May & November 2009, February, May &
February, May & November 2011, February, May &
February, June & November 2013, February, June &
February, June & November 2015
Examination Dates for Level 2
Tuesday 1st November 2016 - *2nd September 2016 is the last date for entries for this examination
Tuesday 7th February 2017 - *2nd December 2016 is the last date for entries for this examination
Monday 5th June 2017 - *1st April 2017 is the last date for entries for this examination
Examination Centres for Level 2
Tuesday 1st November 2016 - Central London and Cambridge
Tuesday 7th February 2017 - Central London and Southampton
Monday 5th June 2017 - Central London
Examination Dates for Level 3
Tuesday 8th November 2016 - *9th September 2016 is the last date for entries for this examination
Tuesday 14th February 2017 - *9th December 2016 is the last date for entries for this examination
Tuesday 13th June 2017 - *10th April 2017 is the last date for entries for this examination
*AMSPAR will not accept any examination entries after the closing date. The venue of the examinations will be
published to all the examination entrants closer to the examination date.
Examination Centres for Level 3
Tuesday 8th November 2016 - Central London and Sheffield
Tuesday 14th February 2017 - Central London and Manchester
Tuesday 13th June 2017 - Central London and Glasgow
Examination Times
Level 2
2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Level 3
2.00 pm – 3.45 pm
Appeals
Candidate appeal per script / per candidate
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administrative fee
Appendix 12
AMSPAR Examination Entrance Form MTEE
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AMSPAR Candidate Examination Entrance Form
Medical Terminology (Self-study)
MTEE
Complete all sections of this form and print in block capitals (the name stated will appear on any certificate)
Award in MT (Level 2):
Certificate in MT (Level 3):
Please the appropriate level you wish to be entered for. Omitting this will delay your examination entry.
If previously registered with City & Guilds, please give enrolment number
Personal Details
Title
Male
Female
First Name
Surname
Present Address
Town
County
Telephone (day) (
Postcode
)
D.O.B.
D
D
M
M
Y
Y
Email address
Examination centre
Unique Learner No.
(if available)
Name of AMSPAR registered centre you wish to sit the examination
Examination Centre
White
01 British
02 Irish
03 Any other white background
Mixed
04 White & black Caribbean
05 White and black African
06 White & Asian
07 Any other mixed background
Test Date
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Asian or Asian British
08 Indian
09 Pakistani
10 Bangladeshi
11 Any other Asian background
Black or Black British
12 Caribbean
13 African
14 Any other black background
Chinese or other ethnic
group
15 Chinese
16 Any other
please write in
AMSPAR wishes to encourage registrations from disabled people. The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 defines disability as "a
physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long term adverse effect on the ability to carry out normal day to
day activities". Based on this definition, do you consider yourself to have a disability? YES or NO
If yes, what is the nature of your disability?
If alternative exam arrangements are required, the examination centre can make arrangements on behalf of the candidate
and the candidate will need to complete form AEA and attach full details of an Educational Psychologist or Medical Report.
This would include help for dyslexic candidates and advice with additional needs and/or disabilities as appropriate. I
understand that the information requested here will be used by AMSPAR/City & Guilds and not passed on to any other parties.
Signature of
Applicant
Date
/
/
AMSPAR Membership No.
(if applicable)
SELF-STUDY EXAMINATION ENTRY, ENCLOSE A FEE OF £83.00 WITH THIS FORM (CHEQUE MADE PAYABLE TO AMSPAR)
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/
Declaration
I certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, the information
provided on this entrance form, together with any documents
attached, is true and accurate. I understand that giving false
information, or failing to disclose details, will make any entry invalid.
Attach a recent
photograph here
Signature of applicant
Print name
If you do not complete all sections or sign the form to agree to the
statement we may be unable to process your application.
Please forward to:
AMSPAR
Education Department (MTEE)
Tavistock House North
Tavistock Square
London
WC1H 9LN
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Date received
Examination payment received
/
Yes
/
No
Date receipt sent
/
/
Date registered
/
/
/
/
/
/
ENR
Cohort Ref:
Exam session entered
NEC / SEC
Date certificate posted
Additional information:
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Amount £