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OT 113 - MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY I SYLLABUSFALL 2007 INSTRUCTOR: Mrs. Carolyn Harper OFFICE A128 TELEPHONE: (870) 338-6474, Ext. 1128 E-Mail: charper@pccua.edu CREDIT: Three Semester Hours TEXTS: Terminology for Allied Health Professionals, by Carolee Sormunen, Fifth Edition, 2003. (All students are required to have the textbooks for the course.) Dean Vaughn Medical Terminology 350, by Dean Vaughn. Damon Instructional Systems Division. Supplies: Study flash cards and/or index cards COURSE OBJECTIVE: Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to analyze and define medical words and terms used both in health and disease. The specific learning objectives for this course are listed at the beginning of each chapter. STUDENTS FOR WHOM COURSE IS INTENDED: 1. Students enrolled in the Department of Business and Technology as a requirement for an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Office Technology (Medical Option). 2. Students who desire to enhance their comprehension and understanding of the medical language. 3. Students who have elected a career in the allied health field. PREREQUISITES: NONE. This is the first course in Medical Terminology and is a prerequisite for Medical Terminology II, OT 123. Fall and Spring course.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION: OT 113 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY I. The student will study and demonstrate the use of medical word stems, suffixes, and prefixes as related to the body systems and associated diseases. Study and demonstrate proficiency in the pronunciation, spelling, and definitions of medical terms, the use of the medical dictionary and related reference materials. DEAN VAUGHN MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY 350, DAMON/INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEMS. The purpose of this course is to teach the student the meanings of 350 Latin and Greek elements, or word parts. The knowledge of the 350 elements in this course will enable the student to interpret and understand more than ten thousand complex medical terms. The audio-visual portion of this program teaches a simplified meaning for each of the elements. The text includes an expansion of these meanings and demonstrates the various forms in which they may appear in medical terms. A 100% Award will be given to those students who have completed the Dean Vaughn Medical Terminology course and achieved 100% retention of the 350 elements taught. A Pretest and Posttest will be administered for assessment of student performance.
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Core Competencies OUTCOMES, COMPETENCIES, AND MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENT
CHAPTER 1 When you have completed this chapter on building a medical vocabulary, you should be able to: 1. Define medical terminology. 2. Define word elements, roots, prefixes, suffixes, combining vowels, and combining forms. 3. Create the adjective and noun forms of commonly used medical terms. 4. Create the singular and plural forms of commonly used medical terms. 5. Identify homonyms and eponyms used in medical reports. 6. Identify and spell the word elements and determine their meaning. 7. Use a medical dictionary effectively. CHAPTER 2 When you have completed this chapter on human anatomy, you should be able to: 1. Spell and define the terms cell, tissue, organ, and system as they relate to the structure of living organisms 2. Define the directions used in reference to the body structure 3. Define the terms designated as planes of the body 4. Define the cavities used to identify internal spaces of the body 5. Name and define 11 systems of the body 6. Identify the meanings of related word elements
CHAPTER 3 When you have completed this study of the medical history and physical examination, you should be able to: 1. Identify and define the components of such reports 2. Spell and abbreviate the names of frequently used diagnostic tests 3. Describe other reports based on the medical history and physical examination 4. Compare and define the source oriented and problem oriented medical record 5. Identify and spell commonly used abbreviations CHAPTER 4 When you have completed this chapter on pharmacology, you should be able to: 1. Identify significant legislation designed to protect consumers 2. Distinguish among types of drug names 3. Name and define drug classifications and abbreviations 4. Explain various effects of drugs and drug actions 5. Identify and define methods of drug administration 6. Identify commonly used drug references CHAPTER 5 When you have completed this study of the Integumentary system, you should be able to: 1. Spell and define major system components and explain how they operate 2. Identify the meanings of word elements 3. Spell and define diagnostic procedures, diagnoses, treatment procedures and abbreviations 4. Spell the names of medications commonly used 5. Be familiar with terminology used in reports CHAPTER 6 When you have completed this study of the musculoskeletal system, you should be able to: 1. Spell and define major system components and explain how they operate 2. Identify the meanings of related word elements 3. Spell and define abbreviations, diagnostic procedures, diagnoses, and treatment procedures 4. Spell the names of medications commonly used 5. Be familiar with terminology used in reports
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The syllabus and the policies, guidelines, and dates included are subject to change at the instructor’s discretion.
COURSE ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: A. TESTS AND TOPIC PAPER PRESENTATION---------------------- 80% ALL OTHER ASSIGNMENTS AND POP QUIZZES------------ 20% All tests during the semester will carry equal weight. The date of these tests can be determined by referring to the class calendar. The nine week exam on the "350 Word Elements" will count double in the test average. Grading Scale: 90 - 100 A 80 - 89 B 70 - 79 C 60 - 69 D Below 60 F Any test that is missed will have a grade of ZERO recorded and cannot be made up. Students will be able to drop one test grade during the semester. Pop Tests CANNOT be made up and a grade of ZERO is recorded. *Your attendance, class participation and attitude could affect your grade in this class. *This instructor has the right to make changes in the grade requirements and their weights in determining the final grade. *The instructor reserves the right to change this syllabus in order to meet the needs of the students. MEDICAL ARTICLES: Each student may be expected to read current publications and newspaper articles related to current trends in the medical field. Each student may be required to write one article during the semester. Each article must follow the guidelines set forth by the instructor. MEDICAL ARTICLES Minimum Length; ONE-HALF TO ONE TYPEWRITTEN Page, Double Spaced Points Possible: 100 Points Each or Bonus Points The following should be included: 1. A copy of the article. 2. Source--name and date of the publication 3. Summary of the article--IN YOUR OWN WORDS 4. A separate list of the medical terms used in the article and their definition. A minimum of seven to ten words and definitions. TENTATIVE SCHEDULE FALL 2007 Course Calendar
Week 1 – Aug. 20-24 Introduction, Syllabus, Student Questions, Pretest, Chapter 1, Damon 1
Week 2 – Aug 27-31 Damon 2 Damon 3 Damon 1 – 3 Test
Week 3 – Sept. 3 Labor Day (No Classes) Sept. 4 - 7 Damon 4 Damon 5
Week 4 – Sept. 10 - 14 Damon 6 Damon 1-6 Test Damon 7
Week 5 – Sept. 17 - 21 Damon 8 Damon 1-8 Test Damon 9
Week 6 - -Sept. 24 - 28 Damon 10 Damon 1-10 Test Damon 11
Week 7 – Oct 1 - 5 Damon 12 Damon 1 – 12 Test Friday, Oct 5. Faculty/Staff In-Service
Week 8 – Oct. 8 - 12 Damon 13, 14 MIDTERM 350 Test (Damon 1 – 14)
Week 9 – Oct. 15- 19 Ch. 2 – Intro to Anatomy Ch 3 – H & P Week 10 – Oct. 22-26 Test – Ch 1-3 Ch 5 – Integumentary System
Week 11 – Oct. 29 – Nov. 2 Research Diagnoses on Internet using Laptops Written & Oral Reports Topic Paper Presentation
Last Day to Drop a Class
Week 12 - Nov. 5 -9 Complete Ch 5 Video “Skin” Study Guide Test – Ch 5 Ch 6 – Musculoskeletal System
Spring Registration Begins
Week 13 – Nov. 12 - 16 Ch 6 – Musculoskeletal System Laptops, Research, Reports Test – Ch 6
Week 14 – Nov. 19 - 23 Ch 4 – Pharmacology PDRs – Assignment Drug Research on Laptops Oral Drug Reports
Nov. 21 – 23 THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS
Week 15 – Nov. 26 - 30 Complete Ch 4 Study Guide Test – Ch 4 Last Day to receive an “EW”
Week 16 – Nov. 31 – Dec. 3 Review
Dec. 4 STUDY DAY
Dec. 4-7 & Dec 10. FINAL EXAMS Test - Chapter 4
Dec. 12 FINAL GRADES DUE Dec. 18 Offices Closed until 1-3-2008
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