AMSPAR
AMSPAR Guide for Self-Study Candidates
From 1st February 2017 to 13th June 2017
AMSPAR
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Tavistock Square
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Email:
Website:
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Contents
Page
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Welcome
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2
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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2
Specification
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3
Word Part List
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Human Body Systems – Level 2
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5
Medical Specialties
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Pharmaceutical 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 2 Guide to Self-Study.
This booklet has been designed to help you towards the AMSPAR / City & Guilds Level 2 Award in
Medical Terminology. It gives practical information and some pointers to help you get started.
The aim of this award is to provide learners, who have little or no previous knowledge of the
subject, with a grounding in the correct construction, recognition and usage of medical
terminology.
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First Steps
Is self-study suitable for you?
The Award in Medical Terminology Level 2 has a pass mark of 70%. For candidates who are
taught at a centre the recommended hours are 45 in class plus another 15 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 examination, however, there is
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.
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.
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 8). 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 3.00 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)
also contains anatomy and
physiology)
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)
Gylys, Barbara A &
Wedding, Mary
Ellen
Medical Terminology: A Systems
Approach (American spellings)
FA Davis Company
Hutton, Andrew R
An Introduction to Medical
Terminology – A Self Teaching
Package 2nd Edition
Churchill Livingstone
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
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. 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.
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.
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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.
Visit the Andrew Hutton website at www.medterminologyforcare.co.uk
Entering for the Examination
Before you enter for the examination you should be satisfied that you have a good chance of
exceeding the 70% pass mark. NB Examination paper carries 80 marks. You should remember
that for candidates who are taught the course in the class room there are 45 hours of teaching
recommended with an additional 15 hours of home-study.
When you wish to enter for the examination, complete the examination entry form (MTEE), (see
appendix 8 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 8.
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) 42 working days after the date of the examination,
subject to receipt from City & Guilds.
It is recommended that candidates refer to past examination papers which are available from
AMSPAR – see appendix 8 for costs.
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Examination Grading
For this qualification, candidates will be required to complete a short written answer test.
A sample of questions and answers is included as appendix 7.
(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.
There are 70 marks available and the result is graded as follows:
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Less than 70%
Refer
Candidates will not have reached an acceptable level of
knowledge and understanding of the areas of the
specification that are being tested.
70% - 80%
Pass
Candidates will show a satisfactory knowledge and
understanding of the areas of the specification that are being
tested.
81% - 90%
Merit
Candidates will show a good knowledge and understanding
of the areas of the specification that are being tested.
More than 90%
Distinction
Candidates will show an excellent knowledge and
understanding of the areas of the specification that are being
tested.
Any Questions?
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What does Level 2 mean?
The Award in Medical Terminology is a Level 2 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 and
employers make informed decisions on the qualifications 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 Register of Regulated Qualifications at
www.register.ofqual.gov.uk
This qualification also forms part of the 5519 Level 2 Awards / Level 3 Certificates and Diplomas in
Medical Administration.
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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o
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 2) has a credit value of 6
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.
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Unit Aim
The qualification is intended to form the foundation on which the Level 3 Certificate in Medical
Terminology can be built. The course takes a structural approach, focusing on how medical
terms are built from a combination of roots, prefixes and suffixes and the recognition of these
terms from given definitions.
The aim of this unit is to provide learners, who have no previous knowledge of the subject, with a
thorough grounding in the correct construction, recognition and usage of medical terminology.
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. A further examination fee may be required. This will however only be
permitted upon receipt of a doctor’s certificate and subject to permission from City and Guilds.
Examination fees for non-attendance for any other reasons can not be refunded by AMSPAR.
What happens if I have special needs?
AMSPAR wishes to encourage registrations from all people. The Disability Discrimination Act 1995
defines 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.
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 MTR. 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 8 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
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Female
First Name
Surname
Present Address
Town
County
Postcode
Telephone (day) (
Mobile (
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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
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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
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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
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Date
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AMSPAR Membership No.
(if applicable)
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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 2 Specification
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The Award in Medical Terminology Level 2
While this is an introductory/level 2 course, it is important that the terminology learnt gives the candidate an
accurate working knowledge of this subject and fulfils the expectations of prospective employers.
An understanding of the correct construction of usable medical terminology is paramount and forms the
basis of the assessment of this award. AMSPAR/City & Guilds have limited the breadth of terminology to be
learnt by the inclusion of word lists for section 1 of the syllabus (see appendix 3), and by prescribing areas of
required knowledge in section 2, 3 and 4. Written assessment will also focus strongly on the recognition of,
rather than the production of, compound medical terms, although in section 1, candidates will be required
to form compound terms from given definitions using word parts taken from appendix 3. Only
pharmaceutical abbreviations will be included in the assessment for this qualification.
Learning outcome
The learner will:
1.
know the structure and meaning of medical word parts
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1.1
identify definitions of medical word parts
1.2
identify medical terms derived from the medical word parts
Range
Word parts
Prefixes, roots and suffixes, use a combining vowel
See list in Appendix 3
Learning outcome
The learner will:
2.
know the meaning of medical terminology relating to the human body
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
2.1
identify definitions of medical terms 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.
know the meaning of medical terminology relating to the medical specialties
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3.1
identify definitions of medical terms relating to the medical specialties
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Range
Medical specialties
See list in Appendix 5
Learning outcome
The learner will:
4.
know the meaning of pharmaceutical abbreviations
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
4.1
identify definitions of pharmaceutical abbreviations
Range
Pharmaceutical abbreviations
See list in Appendix 6
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Appendix 3
Level 2 Word Part List
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Appendix 3 - Level 2 Word Part List
Prefixes
Prefix
Meaning
Prefix
Meaning
a-
absence of
multi-
many
ab-
away from
neo-
new
ad-
towards
oligo-
scanty/deficiency
an-
absence of
ortho-
straight
ante-
before
pachy-
thick
anti-
against
pan-
all
auto-
self
para-
alongside
bi-
two
peri-
around
bio-
life
polio-
grey
brady-
slow
poly-
many
circum-
around
post-
after
co-/con-
together/joined
pre-/pro-
before
contra-
against
quadri-
four
cryo-
cold
retro-
backwards
cyano-
blue
sclero-
hard
de-
away from/removing
scolio-
sideways/twisted
dia-
through
semi-
half
diplo-
double
steno-
narrow
dys-
difficult/abnormal/painful
sub-
below
ecto-
external/outside/without
super-/supra-
above
en-/endo-
within/in/into
syn-
with/together/union
epi-
upon/above/on
tachy-
rapid/fast
ery-/erythro-
red
uni-
one
hemi-
half
hetero-
unlike/dissimilar
homo-
same
hyper-
above/high/in excess of normal
hypo-
low/below/under/less than normal
inter-
between
intra-
within/inside
iso-
equal
kypho-
crooked/hump/curvature
latero-
side
leuco-/leuko-
white
lordo-
curvature forward
macro-
large
mal-
poor/abnormal /impaired
mega-/megalo-
big/enlarged
melano-
black/dark/pigment
meta-
after/beyond
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micro-
small
mono-
one/single
Word Roots
Word Root
Meaning
Word Root
Meaning
abdomino-
abdomen
glyco-
sugar
adeno-
gland (any)
gyno-/gynaeco-
woman
albumen-/albumin-
albumin/a protein
haemo-/ haemato-
blood
alveolo-
air sac
hep-/hepato-
liver
andro-
man
hernio-
hernia, rupture, protrusion
angio-
vessel
histo-
tissue
aorto-
aorta/main artery
hydro-
water
appendico-
appendix
hystero-
womb
arterio-
artery
iatro
doctor/physician
arthro-
joint
ileo-
ileum (part of intestine)
atrio-
atrium/upper chamber of heart
ilio-
ilium (bone of the pelvis)
bili-
bile
immuno-
immunity
blepharo-
eyelid
jejuno-
jejunum (part of intestine)
bronchiolo-
bronchiole/small air tube in lung
laparo-
abdomen/abdominal wall
broncho-
bronchus/tube to the lung
laryngo-
larynx/voice box
cardio-
heart
leuco-
white
carpo-
wrist/hand
lipo-
fat
cephalo-
head
litho-
stone
cerebro-
cerebrum/part of brain
lymphadeno-
lymph gland
cerebello-
cerebellum/lower lobe of brain
lymphangio
lymph vessel
cervico-
cervix/neck
lympho-
lymphatic, lymph/tissue
fluid
cholangio-
bile/biliary vessels
chole-
bile
mammo-/masto-
breast
cholecysto-
gallbladder
mandibulo-
lower jaw bone
chondro-
cartilage
maxillo-
upper jaw bone
colo-/colono-
colon (large intestine)
meningo-
colpo-
vagina
corono-
heart/crown
meninges/membrane
covering brain & spinal
cord
costo-
rib
menisco-
meniscus (knee cartilage)
cranio-
skull containing brain
meno-
cysto-
bladder
menstruation/monthly
period
cyto-
cell
metro-
womb
dento-
tooth
myelo-
marrow/spinal cord
derm-/dermato-
skin
myo-/myos-
muscle
duodeno-
duodenum (part of intestine)
myocardio-
myocardium (heart muscle)
encephalo-
brain
myometrio-
endocardio-
lining of heart
myometrium (muscle of
uterus)
endometrio-
endometrium (lining of uterus)
myringo-
ear drum
entero-
intestine
naso-
nose
epididymo-
tubules above testes/testicles
nato-
birth
febro-
fever
necro-
death
feto-
fetus/unborn baby
nephro-
kidney
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gastro-
stomach
neuro-
nerve
gingivo-
gums
oculo-
eye
glosso-
tongue
oesophago-
oesophagus (gullet)
Word Root
Meaning
Word Root
Meaning
onco-
tumour
utero-
womb
onycho-
nail
vaso-
vessel
oophoro-
ovary
veno-
vein
ophthalmo-
eye
ventrico-/ventriculo-
opto-
sight/eye
ventricle (lower chamber of
heart)
orchio-/orchido-
testis/male gonad/male gland
osteo-
bone
oto-
ear
paedo-
child
pancreato-
pancreas/a gland
patho-
disease
pericardio-
outer layer of heart (covering
of heart)
phallo-
penis
phaso-
speech
pharmaco-
drug
pharyngo-
pharynx/throat
phlebo-
vein
pleuro-
lung covering/membrane
pneumo-/pneumono-
air/gas/lung
pnoe-
breathing
procto-
anus/rectum
prostato-
prostate/a male gland
pulmono-
lung
pyo-
pus
pyro-
fever
recto-
rectum
reno-
kidney
rhino-
nose
salpingo-
fallopian/uterine tube
sigmoido-
sigmoid colon/part of large
intestine
spleno-
spleen
steato-
fat
stoma-/stomato-
mouth
tarso-
foot/eyelid
thermo-
heat
thoraco-
chest/thorax
thrombo-
blood clot
thyro-
thyroid/gland in neck
tonsillo-
tonsils/lymph gland
tox-/toxico-
poison
tracheo-
windpipe/trachea
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tympano-
ear drum
uretero-
ureter/tube from kidney
urethro-
urethra/tube from bladder
uro-
urine/urinary organs
Suffixes
Suffix
Meaning
Suffix
Meaning
-a
condition of
-oscopy
-aemia
blood
examination with a lighted
instrument
-ac
concerning/pertaining
-osis
condition of
-al
concerning/pertaining to
-ostomy
artificial opening into
-algia
pain
-otomy
cutting into/dividing/incision
-blast
immature cell
-para
given birth
-cele
swelling/protrusion
-pathy
disease
-centesis
to puncture/tapping
-penia
lack of/decreased
-cide
kill/destroy
-pexy
fixation of
-cyte
cell
-phagia
swallowing
-demic
people/population
-phasia
speech
-desis
binding together
-philia
liking/loving/affinity for
-dynia
pain
-phobia
irrational fear
-ectasis
dilatation
-phylaxis
protection/prevention
-ectomy
surgical removal of
-plasia
formation
-form
shape/form of
-plasty
form/mould/reconstruct
-gen
producing/forming
-plegia
paralysis
-genesis
forming or origin
-pnoea
breathing
-genic
producing or forming
-porosis
thinning/passage
-gram
picture/tracing
-ptosis
drooping/falling
-graph
machine that records/tracing
-rrhythmia
rhythm
-graphy
procedure of recording/tracing
-sclerosis
hardening
-gravida
pregnancy
-scope
-ia/-iasis
condition of/state of
lighted instrument used to
examine
-iac
pertaining to
-spasm
involuntary contraction of
-iatric
pertaining to medicine/physician
-stasis
cessation of movement/flow
-ic
concerning/pertaining to
-staxis
dripping
-iosis/-ism
condition of/state of
-stenosis
narrowing
-itis
inflammation of
-tome
cutting instrument
-lith
stone
-tripsy
crushing
-lithiasis
condition/presence of stones
-trophy
nourishment/food
-lysis
destruction/splitting/breaking down
-uria
condition of urine
-malacia
softening
-megaly
enlargement of
-meter
measure
-natal
birth
-oedema
swelling caused by excess fluid
-oid
likeness/resembling
-ology
study of/science of
-oma
tumour
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-opia
condition of the eye
-orrhage
burst forth/ bleeding
-orrhagia
condition of heavy bleeding
-orrhaphy
sew/repair
-orrhoea
flow/discharge
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Appendix 4
Level 2 Human Body Systems
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Level 2 Human Body Systems
Human Body Systems
The learner should be able to identify and give definitions of terms relating to:
Skeletal/locomotor system
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the skeleton:
- skull (main bones)
- cranium
- face bones (main) – maxilla, mandible
- nasal
vertebrae – atlas, axis, cervical, thoratic, lumbar, sacral, coccyx, thorax - rib cage, sternum
appendicular
- scapula, clavicle
- pelvis
Extremities - humerus, radius, ulna, carpals, metacarpals, phalanges, femur, tibia, fibula, patella, tarsals,
metatarsals
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:
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individual blood cells
- erythrocytes
- leucocytes (phagocytes)
- 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
types of blood vessels
• major blood vessels:
- arteries – aorta
- veins – venae cavae
• minor blood vessels:
- capillaries
diseases, disorders and conditions of the cardiovascular system
medical procedures, diagnostic tests and equipment used with this body system
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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
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
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:
• mouth
• salivary glands
• pharynx
• oesophagus
• stomach:
• small intestine
• large intestine
accessory organs of digestion: teeth, tongue, gums, 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 - renal pelvis
• ureters
• bladder
• urethra
diseases, disorders and conditions of the urinary system
medical procedures, diagnostic tests and equipment used with this body system
Reproductive (male and female including obstetrics)
Male reproductive system:
•
•
• testes
• scrotum
• epididymis
• penis
• prostate gland
• urethra
• perineum
diseases, disorders and conditions of the male reproductive system
medical procedures, diagnostic tests and equipment used with this body system
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Female reproductive system and obstetrics
•
•
•
•
•
• ovary
• fallopian (uterine) tubes
• uterus
• cervix
• vagina
• perineum
• vulva
accessory organs – breast
menstruation
structures and stages of pregnancy including development of fertilized egg:
• embryo
• fetus – placenta
diseases, disorders and conditions of the female reproductive system and obstetrics
medical procedures, diagnostic tests and equipment used with this body system
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Appendix 5
Level 2 Medical Specialties
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Level 2 Medical Specialities
Term
Meaning
Study of the conditions, disease and treatment of:
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
Colorectal
The colon (large intestine) and rectum (last part of the large intestine)
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 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
Orthopaedics
Locomotor system/bones and joints
Otorhinolaryngology
Ear nose and throat
Paediatrics
Children
Plastic Surgery
Reshaping body parts/skin **aesthetics improving visual appearance as opposed to functional
need/cosmetic
Psychiatry
Mental illness
Rheumatology
Connective tissue
Urology
The urinary system
Venereology
Sexually transmitted disease
Miscellaneous
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
Forensic pathology
Study of criminal investigation concerning disease/death
Histology
Microscopic study of tissues
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
Radiology
Study of the use of X-rays in diagnosis and treatment
Scintology
Study of use of radioactive isotopes in diagnosis
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Appendix 6
Level 2 Pharmaceutical Abbreviations
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Level 2 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
Modes of administration and units of measurement
im or i/m or IM
Intra-muscular
iv or i/v or IV
intravenous
g
gram
mcg (not used in prescriptions)
microgram
mg
milligram
ml
millilitre
L or l
litre
Miscellaneous
BNF
British National Formulary
BP
British Pharmacopoeia
MIMS
Monthly index of medical specialties
NP
Proper name/named
OTC
Over the counter
rep
Repeat/let it be repeated
Rx
Take/recipe/treatment
SI
International System (of measurement)
TTA
To take away
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
HRT
Hormone replacement therapy
NSAID
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
PPI
Proton pump 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 7
Sample Questions and Answers
Level 2 Award in Medical Terminology
Unit 5519-12
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 – Award in Medical Terminology
1
a)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Define the meaning of each of the following word parts. Write your answers in the
spaces provided.
Print clearly in BLOCK CAPITALS.
APeriArthr/o
Cardi/o
Hyster/o
Osteo
Nephro-algia
-ectasis
-ology
ABSENCE OF
AROUND
JOINT
HEART
WOMB
BONE
KIDNEY
PAIN
DILATATION/STRETCHING
SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF
(14 marks)
*14 questions on actual paper
2
Define the meaning of each of the following medical terms. Write your answers in the spaces
provided. Print clearly in BLOCK CAPITALS.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Dysmenorrhoea
Tracheostomy
Nephroma
Laryngitis**
Pyrexia
Rhinoplasty
Endoscopy
Enuresis
Osteomalacia
Cholecystectomy
Costal
Herniorrhaphy
Erythrocyte
Laparotomy
PAINFUL PERIODS
ARTIFICIAL OPENING INTO THE WIND-PIPE
TUMOUR OF THE KIDNEY
INFLAMMATION OF THE VOICE-BOX
FEVER/RAISED TEMPERATURE
RESHAPING THE NOSE
EXAMINATION OF THE INSIDE OF A HOLLOW ORGAN WITH A LIGHTED
INSTRUMENT
BEDWETTING/INVOLUNTARY PASSING OF URINE/URINARY INCONTINENCE
SOFTENING OF BONE
SURGICAL REMOVAL OF THE GALLBLADDER
CONCERNING THE RIB
REPAIR OF A HERNIA
RED BLOOD CELL
CUTTING INTO THE ABDOMINAL WALL
(28 marks)
**where the word part may be used in the answer e.g. laryngitis meaning ‘inflammation of the
larynx’, it is necessary to define the structure in lay terms i.e. voice-box OR ‘inflammation of the
larynx i.e. the voice-box’
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3
a)
Match each of the following terms with their correct meaning. Place the number of the
word listed in column A in the box against the appropriate meaning found in column B.
Three meanings are not appropriate.
A
B
1
Hemiplegia
Absence of swallowing
2
Paraplegia
3
Upper arm bone
3
Humerus
4
Collar bone
4
Clavicle
5
Unable to speak
5
Aphasia
1
Paralysis of one side of the body
Paralysis of all four limbs
2
Paralysis in both legs
Shoulder blade
(5 marks)
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b)
Match each the following word parts with their correct meanings. Place the number of
the word part listed in column A in the box against the appropriate meaning found in
column B. Three meanings are not appropriate.
A
B
1
Adeno
4
Alongside
2
Hepato-
3
Stomach
3
Gastro-
2
Liver
4
Para-
5
Poly-
Kidney
1
A gland
5
Many
Abdomen
All
(5 marks)
(Total marks 10)
4
a)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Define the medical term for the following. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
Print clearly in BLOCK CAPITALS.
Removal of the stomach
Blood in the urine
Artificial opening into the large intestine
Discharge from the ear
Inflammation of the fallopian/uterine tubes
Enlargement of an organ with its own tissue
Cutting into the bladder
A kidney stone
GASTRECTOMY
HAEMATURIA
COLOSTOMY
OTORRHOEA
SALPINGITIS
HYPERTROPHY
CYSTOTOMY
NEPHROLITH
(16 marks)
b)
Define the meaning of the following medical specialties. Print clearly in BLOCK CAPITALS.
1
2
3
Histology
Paediatrics
Gynacology
4
Orthopaedics
5
Haematology
MICROSCOPIC STUDY OF TISSUES
STUDY OF CONDITIONS, DISEASES
STUDY OF CONDITIONS, DISEASES
REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
STUDY OF CONDITIONS, DISEASES
LOCOMOTOR SYSTEM
STUDY OF CONDITIONS, DISEASES
AND TREATMENT OF CHILDREN
AND TREATMENT OF THE FEMALE
AND TREATMENT OF BONES AND JOINTS /
AND TREATMENT OF BLOOD
*6 questions on actual paper
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(6 marks)
(Total marks 22)
5
Define the meaning of the following pharmaceutical abbreviations. Latin meanings are not
required. Write your answers in the spaces provided. Print clearly in BLOCK CAPITALS.
1
2
3
4
5
6
prn
bd
tds
mg
om
POM
WHEN REQUIRED/WHENEVER NECESSARY
TWICE DAILY
THREE TIMES DAILY
MILLIGRAM
EVERY MORNING
PRESCRIPTION ON MEDICINE
(6 marks)
(Total marks 6)
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Appendix 8
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
£830.00
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, February,
November 2010, February,
November 2012, February,
November 2014, February,
May & November 2009, February, May &
May & November 2011, February, May &
June & November 2013, February, June &
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 9
AMSPAR Examination Entrance Form MTEE
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AMSPAR Candidate Examination Entrance Form
Medical Terminology (Self-study)
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