Pierce College Course Syllabus Course Dates : April 4 June 14, 2016

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1 COURSE TITLE: Medical Terminology I ABBREVIATION: BTECH 150 Pierce College Course Syllabus Course Dates : April 4 June 14, 2016 CREDIT HOURS: 5 INSTRUCTIONAL HOURS: 10 LAB HOURS: 80 INSTRUCTOR: Patricia A. Pickering INSTRUCTOR INTRODUCTION: I earned both a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Science in Nursing from Indiana University. My education prepared me to become a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. I have worked as a staff member, provider and administrator in health care. For over ten years I have worked nationally as a consultant to assist health care practices and clinics improve efficiency, flow and revenue. This work included providing technical assistance to community health centers through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and the Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC). I focused on innovative approaches to teamwork, efficiency, effectiveness and quality to help guide health care organizations in their improvement efforts. All of these experiences required learning, understanding and communicating the language of medicine which is based on medical terminology. I have taught Medical Terminology I and Introduction to the Medical Office in the classroom setting. I have also taught medically oriented students in the Medical Home Skills Lab (BTECH 150, 151, 250 AND 253) at Pierce College Ft. Steilacoom Campus. These courses have allowed me to share my medical terminology knowledge and experience with my students. I am now focusing my work as a distance educator with Pierce College and am teaching online courses as well as developing new courses to expand the opportunities and options for students working to meet their educational requirements and goals. It is a privilege to help prepare and empower students not only to survive but thrive in medical and health-related fields. COMMUNICATIONS: Through Conversations in Canvas via the course inbox. CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Fundamentals of medical terminology, including prefixes, suffixes, root words, and basic rules, upon which the student will build a medical vocabulary. Includes basic anatomy and physiology for the medical office worker. REQUIRED TEXT AND MATERIALS: Delmar's Comprehensive Medical Terminology, Fifth Edition, Betty Davis Jones, Delmar, (ISBN ) This textbook bundle is available only at the Pierce College Bookstore. The bookstore can be accessed via the Pierce College home page (under Resources) or Use caution when buying a used book as the access code needed for the course may have already been registered which would require purchasing the code at considerable extra expense. If you plan to take Medical Terminology II (BTECH 151) your textbook bundle access codes will carry over for this course if completed within a year of purchase. COURSE OUTLINE ON WHICH SYLLABUS IS BASED: April 11, 2012 COURSE GUIDANCE: 1. Course Expectations: As a student, you can expect that I will respond to your within 48 hours and will grade assignments/tests/quizzes within four (4) days. Please contact me immediately if you have not heard from me within these timelines. 2. Introductions: You are expected to post a short (one paragraph) introduction to the course Discussions Area during the first week of the course. Guidelines within the course (Module 1) are provided for the introduction. Introductions posted after the first week will not receive the 10 points for the assignment. 3. Discussions: This course will have assigned discussions as part of the curriculum. Detailed instructions for assigned discussions can be found within the Modules. As part of the course, discussion questions/topics will be published for your input. You may also discuss topics with other students in an

2 unscheduled manner in the Huddle. Please note that these discussions need to be limited to courserelated topics. 4. Incompletes: You have ten weeks to complete your course. You are expected to complete the course in this time frame. Incompletes are given consideration only when a truly extraordinary, unexpected and significant circumstance that you can document interferes with your ability to complete the course on time. However, the granting of an incomplete will neither be assumed nor guaranteed and may be granted only upon request. To qualify for an incomplete you must have earned at least 50% of the course s possible points at the time of the request. The request must also occur prior to the last week of your course. Requests made during Week 10 will not be granted. Any incomplete that is granted will be for a short period of time only. I reserve the right to take special circumstances into consideration when granting an extension as well as request documentation of the unexpected circumstance. 5. Student Responsibilities: Please remember that it is your responsibility to notify me of major changes in your circumstances that will affect your ability to complete all course work within the course timeline. This course is self-directed. You will have due dates. How you complete the work required by each due date is up to you. Thus you will need to carefully plan your approach to each module and insure you meet the respective due dates. I am here to help you in any way and provide insight, guidance and assistance to help you succeed in this course. But this is not a one-way street. It is your responsibility to communicate with me on a regular basis. If I don t hear from you I don t know how to help you. 6. Plagiarism software may be in use during your course. 7. Etiquette for classroom and online courses is the same. Treat others as you would like to be treated, respectfully and compassionately. Remember that when working virtually your classmates cannot see you and as a result your written words may be misinterpreted. Think about what you write and how others might interpret your written tone. For example, words written in all capitals might be interpreted that you are yelling or shouting. 8. Written assignments are a part of the requirements for this course. Correct spelling of medical and related terms is very important and is a critical part of learning the language of medicine. Incorrect spelling will result in point deductions. This is a college level course and thus demands the use of proper grammar. You are strongly encouraged to check and recheck your work for grammar and spelling. The use of spell check and grammar check (found in many of the word processing programs) is highly encouraged. Use of these programs won t catch everything, but they will alert you to many possible errors in your written work. When contributing to a discussion, avoid use of textspeak. A discussion forum is not the same as a chat room. 9. Late assignments may be submitted up to one week past their due date and will receive a 10% deduction off the score. Any late assignments submitted beyond the one week late deadline will not be accepted and will receive a score of 0. Note that assignments due on the last day of class must be submitted on that date. No assignments submitted after that date will be accepted. STUDENT OUTCOMES: Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to: 1. State the rule for using multiple word roots in a compound word 2. Accurately define the terms word root, suffix, prefix, combining vowel/form 3. Evaluate the impact of personal attendance and meeting deadlines 4. Work independently or in diverse teams 5. Define and state the rules for using suffixes and prefixes 6. List the five body cavities and the organs contained within them 7. Identify regions, structural organization, and directional terms relating to the body 8. List the major structures of the skin and their functions 9. Define pathological conditions of the integumentary system and the diagnostic techniques used in treating those disorders 10. Identify the functions of the skeletal system as well as classifications of bones 11. Pronounce each term as it is introduced on the audio cd 12. Identify the pathological conditions of each body system and explain the diagnostic techniques used to evaluate and treat each condition 13. Identify different types of muscles and label them on the appropriate diagram 14. Proofread transcription exercises for spelling errors 15. Define the different range-of-motion movements of the skeletal system 16. Identify the structures and anatomical terms relating to the nervous system 17. Explain the diagnostic procedures common to the nervous system 18. State the difference between afferent and efferent nerves 19. List the structures of the central and peripheral nervous systems

3 20. Explain the major functions of the blood and lymphatic system 21. Label the pathway of blood as it travels through the heart, to the lungs, and back through the heart 22. List the major functions of the cardiovascular system 23. Define common cardiovascular signs and symptoms, conditions, congenital heart diseases, and heart arrhythmias 24. List the major functions of the respiratory system and the difference between external and internal respiration 25. Define common respiratory signs and symptoms (non-specific and pathological) 26. Identify and label the structures of the digestive system 27. List the five basic functions of the digestive system COURSE REQUIREMENTS: 1. Students will read Lessons and Instructor Notes for each Module. 2. Learning Lab chapter post assessments that will be completed via the Canvas course. 3. Modules will include assignments in multiple chapters. For each chapter (with the exception of Chapter 1 & 2 which vary slightly), there is a short quiz and a test which covers the content of the respective chapter. 4. There are assignments and discussions to be completed during the course. 5. There are total of 850 possible points for this course: - Assignments: Student Introduction 10 points Understanding Terms/Word Elements (12 assignments) 120 points Internet News Word Find 50 points Brilliant Discovery Discussion Posting 20 points Brilliant Discovery Response Posting - 10 points -Assessments (Quizzes and Tests) 13 Quizzes (10 points each) 130 points 11 Tests (30 points each) 330 points -Learning Lab Assignments 12 Learning Lab Post-Assessments (15 points each) 180 points COURSE SCHEDULE: Weeks and Due Dates Weeks 0 1 (Week 0 is March 28 April 3. Week 1 is April 4 10) Module Chapters Requirements Introduction (Module 1) - Read introductory information - Post personal introduction in the Discussion Forum April 10 - Complete Intro Quiz April 10 Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 12 & 14 Alert: Classes begin April 4. (Week Zero is not counted) to complete the work. Introduction assignments are due NLT April 10 Chapter 1 Learning Module 1 & 2 Introduction to Medical Terminology I 1. Word Building Rules 2. Prefixes Chapters 1 & 2 (Module 2) - Read chapters (work through the material and assignments for the first chapter, complete all the work, then proceed to the next chapter) exercises in the text (not submitted) Chapter 2 (not submitted). There is no review sheet for Chapter 1. April 10 - Complete Understanding Terms and Word Elements as directed for Chapter 1

4 Lab is due April 10 Quizzes 1 & 2 and Test 1 are due NLT April 10 Week 2 (April 11 17) April 17 (Alert: 1 week to complete the work!) Module 3 3: Suffixes 4: Whole Body Terminology - Complete Understanding Prefixes as directed for Chapter 2 and. The directions are provided for each assignment in Module 2 -Complete Chapter 1 Learning Lab - Complete Chapter 2 Learning Lab Quizzes: - Complete Chapters 1 Quiz and - Complete Chapter 2 Quiz and Tests: - Complete Test 1 over Chapters 1 & 2 (This is one test) and submit Other: - Review other course assignments and develop plan for completion by the assignment due date. Internet News Word Find Bright Idea Posting Chapters 3 & 4 - Read chapters (work through the material and assignments for the first chapter, complete all the work, then proceed to the next chapter) - Complete the Review Sheets for each chapter (not submitted). April 17 - Complete Understanding Suffixes assignment for Chapter 3 as directed. - Complete Understanding Word Elements assignment for Chapter 4 as directed. -Complete Chapter 3 Learning Lab -Complete Chapter 4 Learning Lab Quizzes - Complete Chapter 3 Quiz - Complete Chapter 4 Quiz Tests: -Complete Chapter 3 Test -Complete Chapter 4 Test 2, 4, 5, 6, 7,12, 14

5 Week 3 (April 18 24) April 24 Module 4 5: Integumentary Chapter 5 (not submitted). April 24 Word Elements Assignment as directed for Chapter 5 and submit -Complete Chapter 5 Learning Lab - Complete Chapter 5 Quiz and - Complete Chapter 5 Test and 3, 4, 8, 9,12, 14 ALERT! Due NLT April 24 Last day for completing your Brilliant Discovery posting. Word Find Assignment may be submitted any time after this date (April 24.) Week 4 (April 25 May 1) May 1 Module 4 6: The Skeletal Chapter 6 (not submitted). May 1 Word Elements assignment as directed for Chapter 6 and submit -Complete Chapter 6 Learning Lab -Complete Chapter 6 Quiz and -Complete Chapter 6 Test and 4, 10,14 Week 5 (May 2 May 8) May 8 Module 5 7: Muscles and Joints Chapter 7 3, 4,12, 13, 14, 15

6 (not submitted). May 8 Word Elements assignment for Chapter 7 as directed and submit. -Complete Chapter 7 Learning Lab - Complete Chapter 7 Quiz and -Complete Chapter 7 Test and ALERT! May 1 Last day for posting one response to a classmate s Brilliant Discovery Posting Chapter 8 (not submitted). 4, 12, 14,16, 17, 18, 19 Week 6 (May 9-15) May 15 Module 5 8: Nervous May 15 Word Elements assignment as directed for Chapter 8 and submit -Complete Chapter 8 Learning Lab - Complete Chapter 8 Quiz and -Complete Chapter 8 Test and Week 7 (May 16-22) May 22 Module 6 9: Blood and Lymphatic s Chapter 9 (not submitted). May 22 Word Elements assignment as directed for Chapter 9 and submit -Complete Chapter 9 Learning Lab 4, 12, 14, 20

7 - Complete Chapter 9 Quiz and -Complete Chapter 9 Test and Chapter 10 (not submitted). 3, 4, 12, 14, 22, 23 Week 8 (May 23 29) May 29 Module 6 10: Cardiovascular May 29 Word Elements assignment as directed for Chapter 10 and submit -Complete Chapter 10 Learning Lab - Complete Chapter 10 Quiz and - Complete Chapter 10 Test and Chapter 11 (not submitted). 4, 12, 14, 24, 25 Week 9 (May 30 June 5) Due June 5 Module 7 11: The Respiratory June 5 - Complete the Understanding Word Elements assignment as directed for Chapter 11 -Complete Chapter 11 Learning Lab -Complete Chapter 11 Quiz and - Complete Chapter 11Test and ALERT: June 5 Internet News Word Find (May be submitted any time after April 17) Week 10 Module 7 12: The Chapter 12 3,4, 12, 14,

8 (March 7) Tuesday, June 14- No late submissions Digestive (not submitted). 26, 27 June 14 (NO LATE SUBMISSIONS)- Complete the Understanding Word Elements assignment as directed for Chapter 12 -Complete Chapter 12 Learning Lab - Complete Chapter 12 Quiz and -Complete Chapter 12 Test and Other: -Complete course evaluation CONSENT AGREEMENT: A Pierce College course requires frequent interaction with your instructor. It is, therefore, essential that you agree to the conditions set forth in the course syllabus. After you have read the course syllabus, let me know (do not wait) if you do not agree with the course conditions and requirements. If I do not hear from you within three (3) days from the start of the course, I will assume you agree with the conditions set forth in this syllabus. PURPOSE OF PIERCE COLLEGE: POLICIES AND PROCEDURES The purpose of Pierce College is to provide opportunities for all who desire to pursue educational goals. As an educational institution, the College commits to the enhancement of individual, social, cultural and economic growth. The educational program is designed to provide quality instruction, individual support and personal service in fulfillment of each student s academic needs. ACCESS and DISABILITY SERVICES: Your experience in this class is important to me, and it is the policy and practice of Pierce College to create inclusive and accessible learning environments consistent with federal and state law. If you experience barriers based on disability, please seek a meeting with the Access and Disability Services (ADS) manager to discuss and address them. If you have already established accommodations with the ADS manager, please bring your approved accommodations (green sheet) to me at your earliest convenience so we can discuss your needs in this course. ADS offers resources and coordinates reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are established through an interactive process between you and the ADS manager, and I am available to help facilitate them in this class. If you have not yet established services through ADS, but have a temporary or permanent disability that requires accommodations (this can include

9 but not be limited to; mental health, attention-related, learning, vision, hearing, physical or health impacts), you are encouraged to contact ADS at (Fort Steilacoom) or (Puyallup). GRADING: Each assignment and assessment will be given a specific point value (see course schedule for more detailed information pertaining course grading). The earned value of all possible points will determine grade, per Pierce College published policy: GRADE SCALE: See for District Grading Policy) Grade Point Letter Grade A A B B B C+ % % % =4.0; 97 95% = % 94% = 3.8; 93% = 3.7; 92% = 3.6; 91 90% = % 89% = 3.4; 88% = 3.3; 87% = % 86% = 3.1; 85% = 3.0; 84% = % 83% = 2.8; 82% = 2.7; 81% = 2.6; 80% = % 79% = 2.4; 78% C C D D = 2.3; 77% = % 76% = 2.1; 75% = 2.0; 74% = % 73% = 1.8; 72% = 1.7; 71% = 1.6; 70% = % 69 68% = 1.4; 67% = 1.3; 66 65% = % 64 62% = 1.1; 61 60% = F < 59% PLAGIARISM/ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: If you use another person s ideas, words, music, artwork, computations, models, etc., in such a manner as to imply that the thing used was your own; or if you use notes, tests or memory aids during tests when such use was not expressly authorized; or if you steal or knowingly use test master copies to gain information prior to an examination date; or knowingly allow another person to use your work as if it were that other person s work; or otherwise act in such a manner as to gain for yourself or another an unfair advantage over other students, you may face disciplinary actions as stated in the Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy/Code of Conduct.