TECEP® Test Description for APS-100-TE
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
This exam assesses students’ knowledge of everyday medical terminology used by healthcare and
medical professionals. The exam assesses knowledge of word parts, word structure, and word analysis of
vocabulary relating to diseases, disorders, diagnostic, and surgical procedures of the organ systems of
the body. In addition, this exam evaluates students’ knowledge of specific medical words and word parts
pertaining to musculoskeletal, lymphatic/immune, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, nervous,
integumentary, endocrine, vision, hearing, and reproductive systems. (1 credit)
●Test format: 75 multiple course questions (1 point each)
●Passing score: 70% (52/75 points). Your grade will be reported as CR (credit) or NC (no credit).
●Time limit: 2 hours
OUTCOMES ASSESSED ON THE TEST
● The ability to utilize and define commonly used word parts, medical terms, and anatomic
terminology.
● The ability to utilize and define terms related to the organs and functions of the different body
systems, their pathology and diseases, and the diagnostic and treatment procedures of those
systems.
● The ability to utilize terms related to basic examination procedures and laboratory tests,
diagnostic techniques, pharmacology, and therapies.
TOPICS ON THE TEST AND THEIR APPROXIMATE DISTRIBUTION
The table below indicates the main topics covered by this exam and the approximate percentage of the
exam devoted to each main topic. Under the main topic heading is a list of related–but more
specific–topics. It is important to review these topics to determine how much prior knowledge you have
and/or how much additional study is necessary.
Topic
# of Questions
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