ASL Medical Terminology (Part 1): Anatomy, Diseases, Tests & Procedures

Learn how to sign some ASL medical terminology, including anatomy, diseases, tests, and procedures.

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ASL Medical Terminology

Course curriculum

1. How to Navigate This Course
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2. About Emmanuel Perrodin-Njoku
3. How to Contact Your Facilitator
4. DISCLAIMER & TERMS OF USE
5. How to Get RID CEU Credit (for interpreters)
6. How to Get Certificate of Completion
7. IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR HEALTHCARE WORKERS
1. How This Course Supports Healthcare Interpreters
2. SKILL #1: Fingerspelling/Fingerreading
3. SKILL #2: Signing
4. SKILL #3: Voicing
1. Nose and Nasal Cavity
2. Mouth
3. Pharynx (Throat)
4. Epiglottis
5. Larynx (Voice box)
6. Trachea (windpipe)
7. Bronchi
8. Bronchioles
9. Alveoli
10. Lungs
11. Diaphragm
12. Pleura
13. REVIEW: Respiratory System Anatomy
1. Chronic Obstructive Pulmnary Disease (COPD)
2. REVIEW: Respiratory System Diseases
1. Heart
2. Atria
3. Ventricles
4. Arteries
5. Veins
6. Capillaries
7. Aorta
8. Pulmonary Arteries
9. Pulmonary Veins
10. Coronary Arteries
11. Blood
12. Endocardium
13. Myocardium
14. Pericardium
15. Valves
16. REVIEW: Cardiovascular System Anatomy
1. Heart Attack
2. Hypertension
3. Hypercholesterolema
4. Aortic Aneurysm
5. Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)
6. Anemia
7. Pulmonary Embolism
8. REVIEW: Cardiovascular System Diseases
1. Echocardiogram
2. Treadmill Stress Test
3. Nuclear Stress Test
4. Holter Heart Monitor
5. 30-Day Event Monitor
6. REVIEW: Cardiovascular System Tests
1. Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
2. Triple Bypass and Quadruple Bypass
3. Heart Transplant
4. Stents
5. Cardiac Catheterization
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6. REVIEW: Cardiovascular System Procedures
1. Brain
2. Spinal Cord
3. Neurons (Nerve Cells)
4. Peripheral Nerves
5. Cranial Nerves
6. Synapses
7. Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
8. Meninges
9. Ganglia
10. REVIEW: Nervous System Anatomy
1. Stroke
2. Sciatica
3. Describing Pain - Tingling
4. Describing Pain - Burning
5. Describing Pain - Shooting
6. Describing Pain - Dull
7. Describing Pain - Aching
8. Describing Pain - Stabbing
9. Describing Pain - Throbbing
10. Describing Pain - Numbness
11. Describing Pain - Cramping
12. REVIEW: Nervous System Diseases
1. CT (Computed Tomography) Scan
2. MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) Scan
3. MRI Screening - Q1
4. MRI Screening - Q2
5. MRI Screening - Q3
6. MRI Screening - Q4
7. MRI Screening - Q5
8. MRI Screening - Q6
9. MRI Screening - Q6b
10. MRI Screening - Q6c
11. MRI Screening - Q6d
12. MRI Screening - Q6e
13. MRI Screening - Q7
14. Roleplay - Before MRI
15. Roleplay - During MRI
16. Roleplay - After MRI
17. REVIEW: Nervous System Tests
1. Mouth
2. Esophagus
3. Stomach
4. Small Intestine
5. Large Intestine
6. Pancreas (Digestive)
7. Liver
8. Gallbladder
9. REVIEW: Digestive System Anatomy
1. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
2. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
3. Crohn's Disease
4. Peptic Ucler
5. REVIEW: Digestive System Diseases
1. Endoscopy
2. Colonscopy
3. Before, During, and After Colonscopy
4. Liver Function Test (LFT)
5. REVIEW Digestive System Tests
1. Gastric Bypass Surgery
2. Liver Transplant
3. Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
4. Colectomy
5. REVIEW Digestive System Procedures
1. Kidney
2. Ureters
3. Bladder
4. Urethra
5. Renal Pelvis
6. Renal Artery
7. Renal Cortex
8. Nephrons
9. Renal Tubules
10. Renal Medulla
11. Papilla
12. Glomeruli
13. REVEIW Urinary System Anatomy
1. Kidney Stones
2. Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
3. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
4. Interstitial Cystitis
5. Kidney Failure
6. REVIEW Urinary System Diseases
1. Urinalysis
2. Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) Test
3. Creatinine Test
4. Imaging (Ultrasound, CT scan)
5. REVIEW Urinary System Tests
1. Dialysis
2. Lithotripsy
3. Cystoscopy
4. Kidney Transplant
5. REVIEW Urinary System Procedures
1. Pineal Gland
2. Pituitary Gland
3. Pancreas (Endocrine)
4. Ovaries
5. Testes
6. Thyroid Gland
7. Parathyroid Glands
8. Hypothalamus
9. Adrenal Glands
10. REVIEW: Endocrine System Anatomy
1. Diabetes Mellitus
2. Hyperthyroidism
3. Hypothyroidism
4. Cushing's Syndrome
5. Addison's Disease
6. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
7. REVIEW: Endocrine System Diseases
1. Blood Glucose Test
2. Thyroid Function Tests
3. Cortisol Test
4. Insulin Tolerance Test
5. Hormone Panel
6. A1C Test
7. REVIEW: Endocrine System Tests
1. Insulin Therapy
2. Thyroidectomy
3. Adrenalectomy
4. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
5. Radioactive Iodine Therapy
6. Pancreatic Islet Transplant
7. REVIEW: Endocrine System Procedures
1. Carcinoma
2. Sarcoma
3. Leukemia
4. Lymphoma
5. Melanoma
1. Tumor
2. Benign
3. Malignant
4. Metastasis
5. In Situ
6. REVIEW: Cancer Stages and Growth
1. Chemotherapy
2. Radiation Therapy
3. Targeted Therapy
4. Immunotherapy
5. STEM Cell Transplant
6. REVIEW: Cancer Treatment
1. Remission
2. Relapse
3. Prognosis
4. Tumor Marker
5. REVIEW: Prognosis and Monitoring
1. Cornea
2. Iris
3. Pupil
4. Lens
5. Retina
6. Macula
7. Fovea
8. Optic Nerve
9. Sclera
10. REVIEW: Eyes Anatomy
1. Glaucoma
2. Cataracts
3. Macular Degeneration
4. REVIEW: Eyes Diseases
1. Roleplay - During Eye Test
2. Roleplay - During Eye Test 2
1. Preparing for the Final Exam
2. Final Exam
3. Next Step

About this course

$30.00
226 lessons
1.5 hours of video content

About Emmanuel Perrodin-Njoku

Emmanuel Perrodin-Njoku

Current M.D. student in medical school (UW-Madison)

Emmanuel is one of the very few Deaf people with expertise in the medical field (as an MD student) AND in the field of ASL interpretation. He has previously worked as a translator in Gallaudet University's Center for Deaf Health Equity where he produced English-to-ASL videos about cancer. He also worked as an ASL consultant supporting many higher-education interpreters with their STEM-related interpreting skills. Now, he recognizes the importance of training healthcare interpreters to provide clear & appropriate interpretation of healthcare concepts. He has decided to share his expertise with YOU!

In this online course like no other, you will watch video-recorded snippets of Emmanuel's popular lecture that he gave to an audience of healthcare interpreters as well as Deaf professionals in the healthcare field.

This first course is called "ASL Medical Terminology" where you will get an overview of some medical terminology -- broken down into 4 broad categories: anatomical parts, diseases, tests, and procedures. You'll learn how to interpret the questions in the MRI screening checklist, how to interpret the instructions for various eye tests, and many, many more topics.

In the near future, Emmanuel may come back again to provide Zoom sessions to engage more with healthcare interpreters (as well as students-in-training). To get announcements for the next Zoom session with Emmanuel, please subscribe to the Signplaying email list at http://eepurl.com/iFMWMs.

FAQ

What do you expect me to do in this course?

This course is entirely self-paced. You will watch video lessons and take a final exam. You are not required to interact with the instructor or other students. But if you wish, you may post questions or comments in the community page, and I will do my best to respond to any questions within 72 hours on weekdays.
For how long will I be able to access this course?

After purchasing this course, you will have access to it for as long as this web platform is used. It is guaranteed that this course will be offered through December 31, 2026. After that date, the instructor may decide to retire this course. If that's the case, there will be an announcement posted in the Signplaying community page, and you will still be able to access the course for one more month after the announcement.
Does this course offer RID CEU credit?

This course offers 0.6 Professional Studies (PS) CEU credit at the Some Content Knowledge Level. To obtain the RID CEU, you will have to complete the entire course and pass the Final Exam with a minimum score of 80%. (If you fail the Final Exam, you can retake it for as many times as you need.) Then, you will get a course completion email with a link to the course evaluation. In the course evaluation, you don't need to answer all the questions, but you will need to submit your full name (as recorded in the RID system) and your RID member number. After you have submitted that course evaluation form with these two required information, I will work with the CMP sponsor (Interpretek) to process your CEU within several weeks.
Does this course offer a Certificate of Completion?

Yes. The course provides specific instructions for how you can get your Certificate of Completion.
Where does my money go when I pay for this course?

100% of your payment for this course goes directly to support Emmanuel's tuition toward finishing medical school.

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