MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY I BTECH 150 SECTIONS: (1044) Syllabus WINTER QUARTER 2013 CONTACT INFORMATION: Instructor: Patricia (Pat) Pickering Phone Number: (253) 964-7326, Ext. 3075 Prefer to be contacted by: Email E-Mail Address: ppickering@pierce.ctc.edu Office Location: O-110 (Temporary) Office Hours: Arranged PREREQUISITIES FOR THIS COURSE: None REQUIRED TEXT(S): Delmar s Comprehensive Medical Terminology, Fourth Edition, Betty Davis Jones. Delmar. 2010. ISBN-13: 978-1-4354-3987-0 ADDITIONAL MATERIALS REQUIRED: Notebook or other note taking equipment. Cards for flash cards (if desired) Scantron sheets if one test retaken; late tests Flash drive Ear plugs (for working in lab during open lab) Optional References: (some available in the Business Skills Center O-103): Medical Dictionary (Taber s and others) Drug Index Other medical references Page 1 of 13
COURSE 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. COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have the fundamentals upon which to build a medical vocabulary. The student will 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 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 Page 2 of 13
COURSE OUTLINE/SCHEDULE: Weekly Schedule - Chapters, Assessments and Assignments Dates Chapters Assignments (for next class) Week 1 1/8 Week 1 1/10 Week 2 1/15 Week 2 1/17 Week 3 1/22 Week 3 1/24 Week 4 1/29 o Orientation to Course and Class Requirements o Introduction to Chapter 1 Word Building Rules o Possible Quiz Chapters 1 () o Taming the Beast Helpful Hints to Help Conquer Medical Terminology o Chapter 2 Prefixes o Chapter 3 - Suffixes o Test 1 Chapters 1, 2 & 3 o Introduction to Chapter 4 Whole Body o Possible Quiz Chapter 4 o Chapter 4 Whole Body Terminology o Test 2 Chapter 4 o Introduction to Chapter 5 The Integumentary o Possible Quiz - Chapter 5 o Chapter 5 The Integumentary o Test 3 The Integumentary o Introduction to Chapter 6 The Skeletal Page 3 of 13 o Review Syllabus o Read Chapters 1, 2 & 3 o Chapter 1: Complete Terminology Reviews and Chapter Review Exercises for each Chapter o Chapters 2 & 3: Complete Chapter Review Exercises; study prefixes and suffixes (elements) Sheets (Chapters 2 & 3) o Review Chapters 1, 2 & 3 o Study for Test 1 o Read Chapter 4 Sheets (Chapter 4) o Review Chapter 4 o Study for Test 2 o Read Chapter 5 Sheets (Chapter 5) o Review Chapter 5 o Study for Test 3 o Read Chapter 6
Week 4 1/31 Week 5 2/5 Week 5 2/7 Week 6 2/12 Week 6 2/14 Week 7 2/19 Week 7 2/21 Week 8 2/26 Week 8 2/28 o Possible Quiz - Chapter 6 o Chapter 6 The Skeletal o Test 4 The Skeletal o Introduction to Chapter 7 Muscles and Joints o Team Presentations: Medical Mysteries o Possible Quiz Chapter 7 o Chapter 7 Muscles and Joints o Team Presentations: Medical Mysteries o Test 5 Muscles and Joints o Introduction to Chapter 8 The Nervous o Possible Quiz Chapter 8 o Chapter 8 - The Nervous o Test 6 The Nervous o Introduction to Chapter 9 The Lymphatic o Possible Quiz Chapter 9 o Chapter 9 The Lymphatic o Word Find Assignment Due o Test 7 The Lymphatic o Introduction to Chapter 10 The Cardiovascular o Possible Quiz Chapter 10 o Chapter 10 The Sheets (Chapter 6) o Review Chapter 6 o Study for Test 4 o Read Chapter 7 Sheets (Chapter 7) o Review Chapter 7 o Study for Test 5 o Read Chapter 8 Sheets (Chapter 8) o Review Chapter 8 o Study for Test 6 o Read Chapter 9 Sheets (Chapter 9) o Review Chapter 9 o Study for Test 7 o Read Chapter 10 Sheets (Chapter 10) o Review Chapter 10 o Study for Test 8 Page 4 of 13
Week 9 3/5 Week 9 3/7 Cardiovascular o Test 8 The Cardiovascular o Introduction to Chapter 11 The Respiratory o Possible Quiz Chapter 11 o Chapter 11 The Respiratory o Word Find Due o Read Chapter 11 Sheets (Chapter 11) o Review Chapter 11 o Study for Test 9 Week 10 3/12 Week 10 3/14 Week 11 3/19 o Test 9 The Respiratory o Introduction to Chapter 12 The Digestive o Possible Quiz Chapter 12 o Chapter 12 The Digestive o Test 10 The Digestive o Read Chapter 12 Sheets (Chapter 12) o Review Chapter 12 o Study for Test 10 o NO FINAL EXAM! No retake on Chapter 12 Test. GRADING PROCEDURES: Percentage grades on tests may be converted to the decimal scale by using the following chart: 4.0 3.9 A 3.8-3.5 A- 3.4 3.2 B+ 100-95% 100-98 = 4.0; 97 95 = 3.9 94 90% 94 = 3.8; 93 = 3.7; 92 = 3.6; 91 = 3.5; 90 = 3.5 89 87% 89 = 3.4; 88 = 3.3.; 87 = 3.2; 3.1 2.9 B 86 84% 86 = 3.1; 85 = 3.0; 84 = 2.9 2.8 2.5 B- 83 80% 83 = 2.8; 82 = 2.7; 81 2.6; 80 = 2.5 2.4 2.2 C+ 79 77% 79 = 2.4; 78 = 2.3; 77 = 2.2 2.1 1.9 C 76 74% 76 = 2.1; 75 = 2.0; 74 = 1.9 1.8 1.5 C- 73 70% 73 = 1.8; 72 1.7; 71 = 1.6; 70 = 1.5 Page 5 of 13
1.4 1.2 D+ 1.1 1.0 D 69 65% 69 = 1.4; 68 1.4; 67 = 1.3; 66 =- 1.2; 65 = 1.2 64 60% 64 = 1.1; 63 = 1.1; 62 = 1.1; 61 = 1.0; 60 = 1.0 0.0 F <59% 0.0 There are 625 possible points for this course: o 10 Chapter Tests (40 points each) 400 points o 5 Random Quizzes Chapter : (10 points each) 50 points o Internet News Terminology Word Find 50 points o Medical Mysteries Team 100 points Individual score 50 points Team score 50 points o Attendance 25 points Extra credit: o 5 Chapter Review Sheets (Randomly selected - 5 points each) 25 points o Other extra credit opportunities MAY be offered during the quarter COURSE POLICIES: 1. Class attendance is required. Points for attendance are as follows: o 0 Absence, late arrival, early departure 25 points o 1 Absence, late arrival, early departure 20 points o 2 Absences, late arrivals, early departures 15 points o 3 Absences, late arrivals, early departures 10 points o 4+ Absences, late arrivals, early departures 0 points *If you arrive more than 10 minutes late to class or leaving class early you may be counted as absent. **You are allowed one late arrival, early departure or absence without penalty. However, this may NOT be used during your team s presentation. All team members are expected to be present and participate. 2. Tests and Quizzes: o All tests and quizzes must be taken in the lab (O-103) during class time. Tests and quizzes may not be taken in other labs or at home. The Angel system will be used for testing. o You are allowed one late test. The test must be taken within one week. Please coordinate taking the late test with your instructor. This may require using the Scantron system and must be taken in O - 103 Page 6 of 13
o You may retake one test if the original score is less than 70%. The retake must take place within one week of the original testing date. Please coordinated taking the late test with your instructor. Retakes must be taken in O-103 using the Scantron system. The retaken test will not be the same as the original test. The higher score of the two tests will be recorded. There is no retake on the final chapter (12) test. 3. Team Presentation o You will participate in a team project that focuses on a medical mystery. Refer to the Medical Mystery Project description for details. This project is worth a total of 100 points possible. 4. Internet News/Article Word Find o You will search for medical terms on the Internet. Each term will be broken down into word elements. Those elements will be defined and categorized. Then you will provide both the literal (as read) definition of the term and the expanded medical definition of the term. Refer to the Internet News/Article Word Find description for details. This assignment is worth a total of 50 points possible. 5. Extra Credit o Five Chapter Review Sheets will be accepted for extra credit during the quarter. These Review Sheets can be found on Angel. Five of these sheets will be submitted for a grade. The instructor will determine which sheets are graded during the quarter. This will be unannounced until class at which time you can print and/or turn in the respective sheets. Thus you should plan to complete these sheets each week prior to class. Each sheet accepted for grade will be worth a maximum of 5 points for a total possible of 25 points extra credit. NO late Review Sheets will be accepted. 6. Other Policies o In-class time for study and any team work assignments will be allotted as time allows and is at the discretion of the instructor. You should plan for at least 10 hours of study time outside of class per week to gain mastery of the terminology and related material. o You will conduct yourself in a respectful and professional manner that will not infringe upon other students ability to learn. o You will participate actively in all class activities and discussions. o Cell phones are to be turned off in class. You are not to text during class. If there is an emergency situation, the phone may be placed on vibrate for that period of time and any call resulting must be taken outside the classroom. Page 7 of 13
o Although the class is in a computer lab, the computers will be used only during times designated by the instructor. You are not to surf the Internet, send e-mails or in other ways use the computer for non-related class activities. o Food and drinks are not allowed in the classroom. Any drinks may be stored in the back of the classroom. o Keep isles clear, straighten your desk before you leave and make sure that flash drives, CDs and ear phones are not left behind. o Children are not allowed in the classroom. ADDITIONAL ACADEMIC HELP: If you need additional help with your class, arrangements for a tutor can be made by contacting the Tutoring Center Coordinator at (253) 964-6737, Room 526, in the Cascade Building. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN: Call 911 and then Campus Safety (253-964-6751) in response to an imminent threat to persons or property. In the event of an evacuation (intermittent horns & strobes), gather all personal belongings and leave the building using the nearest available safe exit. Be prepared to be outside for one hour and stay a minimum of 200 feet from any building or structure. So long as it is safe to do so, students are expected to stay on campus and return to class after evacuations that last less than 15 minutes. Do not attempt to re-enter the building until instructed by an Evacuation Director (identified by orange vests) or by three horn blasts or bell rings. Please notify the nearest Campus Safety Officer or Evacuation Director of any one left in the building or in need of assistance. ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: 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 (http://www.pierce.ctc.edu/whois/codeofconduct.php3. Any violation of academic dishonesty will result in loss of credit for the assignment and possibly loss of credit for the class. If you encounter problems with any of the material in your class, please ask your instructor for assistance. Seeking unauthorized assistance is not appropriate. Students who participate in academic dishonesty on tests or assignments will receive penalties that may result in a 0.0 grade for the tests or assignments up to 0.0 for the course. DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT: Fort Steilacoom: Students with disabilities who believe they may need academic adjustments, auxiliary aids or services to fully participate in course activities or meet course requirements are encouraged to register with the Access and Disability Services (ADS) Office, Room 300K Page 8 of 13
in the Cascade Building. You may also call the ADS Office at (253) 964-6526 or 964-6460 to make an appointment. Students requesting accommodations must obtain the Approved Quarterly Academic Adjustments, Auxiliary Aids or Services (green) form provided by ADS. HELPFUL HINTS AND STRATEGIES: Learning is not compulsory neither is survival Deming Practice the 6 P s! Prior Preparation and Planning Prevents Poor Performance. Be there! Attend class, be on time and tune in, not out! Avoid procrastination. It s self destruction on an installment plan. Contribute. Collective thinking and sharing succeeds over the pondering of the lone genius. IDEO Put forth your BEST effort. I CAN is more important than IQ. Unknown Page 9 of 13
Medical Terminology I Word Find Assignment Your assignment is to search the Internet for medical terms. Good sources included medically related articles and news reports (see news websites look for a health tab). As you read through the articles, find 20 different medical terms and identify their word elements (root word, prefixes and suffixes). Prepare a list of the terms to include the word elements and their definitions as well as the definition of the medical term. This can be done either as a list or formatted as a table. An example of a formatted table is available in Lessons, Week 1 on Angel. Your submission should include the following: Your submission The list of 20 should different include terms the you following: chose to define and breakdown, Articles, complete or with references, a clear indication from at least as 3 websites to the term s: (more may be required based Root word(s) on the number and its meaning of terms found in Prefix each). (if applicable) and its The meaning list of 25 different words you chose Suffix to (if define/break-down, applicable) and its complete with meaning clear indication as to the term s a. Root Based word and on the its elements, meaning what is b. Prefix the (if literal applicable) definition and of its the meaning term? c. Suffix (How (if applicable) would you and read its the meaning word elements? What is the medical definition of the term? I will also be looking for: Proper spelling of terms. Neatness in formatting, listings, I will also etc. be looking for: Accuracy in regards to the 1. Proper term and spelling breaking of down terms. its components Proper 2. Neatness categorization in of the formatting, word elements listings, (word etc. root, prefix, suffix) 3. Accuracy in regards to Correct the term definitions and its based components on your breakdown 4. Correct definitions of the term Each based term on is worth your 2.5 points. breakdown of the term This assignment is worth a possible 50 points and is due March 7. Failure to comply with the above-stated criteria will result in lost points. Page 10 of 13
Medical Terminology I Medical Mystery Project Through the use of medical knowledge and technology, the vast majority of patients presenting with clinical symptoms receive a diagnosis. There are exceptions, however, that baffle even the most talented and skilled clinicians. These patients with such obscure and inexplicable conditions/phenomena become medical mysteries. Directions: Working with your team you will use the Internet to research a medical mystery that captures your interest. The medical condition may be one that is currently still a mystery or one in the past that has been solved. Your team will create and share a presentation about your mystery condition and related findings to your classmates. 1. Meet with your team in class and possibly in your online discussion group classroom for team organization and developing a plan to accomplish the assignment. 2. Research the Internet for medical mysteries. Select one that team members finds interesting. 3. Print out or save any documents/pictures that you feel will be useful for your presentation. These may be photos, maps, timelines, etc. 4. Keep track of your sources write down the websites that you get information from; this includes pictures, charts, etc. 5. Using the five required components (see below), organize the information and material collected. 6. Develop a PowerPoint slideshow that supports the information you want to share. 7. As a team, present your medical mystery findings. Remember to use your PowerPoint slideshow to support telling your story. 8. Allow a few minutes for questions and answers from your classmates. Be prepared to field questions and demonstrate adequate command of the topic to provide answers or appropriate feedback. 9. After your presentation, submit a copy of your PowerPoint slideshow to your instructor. Team presentations will take place on February 5 and February 7 (If needed). Note: The amount of time each team is allotted for presentation will be determined based on the number of teams presenting. Until that time allotment is determined, start planning on around 15 minutes Page per team. 11 of 13 Turn in a copy of your slideshow after your presentation.
What to Research: 1. Description of the Medical Mystery Describe the medical condition, definitions of medical terminology (a minimum of 5 medical terms must be included), effects, causes (if now known). Include any pictures, images, etc. 2. History of the Medical Mystery Explain historical background of the medical mystery: when and where people first discovered it, who it normally affects, why it s a mystery. Include any maps, pictures, images, etc. 3. Medical Treatment Describe what kind of treatment is given (or has been given) for the medical condition. Include successful and unsuccessful treatment that has been tested or tried. 4. Anecdotal Information Identify a specific person (or people) who has or had this condition. Include their name, country, age, condition, problems, experience, successes, failures, pictures, etc. Share anything you found of interest about the individual or group of people. 5. References Keep track of your sources, making a list of websites, etc. that you get information from (including pictures, graphs, etc.). List your references on the final slide of your PowerPoint presentation. Grading: This project is worth 100 points. Every team member is expected to have an active role in the presentation. Each team member will receive an individual presentation grade. All team members will receive the same grade for a presentation content grade based on covering the five components listed below. Individual score based on participation in presentation: 50 points possible Individual was present for the presentation - 10 points o To receive this score you showed up and stood up, but that was the extent of your participation. Individual actively participated in the presentation 15 points. o To receive this score, you must have an active role in the presentation. Individual demonstrated knowledge of the topic and command of the content 25 points. o To receive this score, you must present part of the content. Page 12 of 13
Grading (Continued): Team score based on organization and content of presentation (all team members receive the same score) - 50 points possible All five required components were addressed in presentation. 15 points Information was presented in a logical and organized manner. 15 points PowerPoint slideshow included key talking points and related pictures, images or other supporting information. - 15 points Copy of PowerPoint slideshow was submitted following presentation -5 points Comments and Suggestions: This activity is meant to be fun and interesting. If you ve never done any of this before, no worries you are working with a team and together you can do this. If you have done a project like this before, good for you you can use your expertise and skills to help your team members build confidence by your example! The presentations in class are meant to be low-key, so there is no need to get stressed out. This is a learning environment, and you are surrounded by friends. Since you will be working with a team, you MUST come to class as well as meet with your team members either online in your discussion forum or in person. It is strongly suggested that you do both. In class time, as available, will be allotted for team meetings. Once you begin working with your team, make sure that you do equal work and complete the project with them do not abandon your team and force them to finish the project on their own. Page 13 of 13