Arkansas State University

College of Nursing and Health Professions

Physical Therapy Programs

 

Medical Terminology

HP 2013

 

 

 

 
COURSE SYLLABUS

 

COURSE TITLE:         HP 2013 Medical Terminology
COURSE CREDIT:      3 Semester Hours

CLOCK HOURS:         3 lecture hours per week for 15 weeks

                             Monday, Wednesday, Friday @ 11:00

INSTRUCTOR:  Shawn Drake, Ph.D.

                             Office CNHP #107

                             Office Hours: TBA

                             Office Phone: (870) 972-3591

                             Email:  sdrake@astate.edu

                            

COURSE DESCRIPTION: 

 

Basic language related to medical science and the health professions: word analysis, construction, spelling and definition.

 

LEARNING EXPERIENCES:

 

The methods of instruction that will be employed in this course will include, but not be limited to:  lecture, workbook lessons, and analysis of medical terminology found in medical records and medical literature. 

 

BEHAVIORAL OBJECTIVES: 

 

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

 

1)     Define and give examples of prefixes, roots and suffixes.

2)     Explain the purpose of the prefix and/or suffix in a medical word.

3)     Build medical words from prefixes, roots and suffixes.

4)     Break down and analyze medical words that are related to the following systems of the human body:  integumentary, muscular, gastrointestinal, excretory, respiratory, reproductive, cardiovascular, endocrine, blood & lymphatics, nervous, skeletal and special senses.

5)     Recognize the more common root words for the different systems of the body.

6)     Spell medical terms correctly.

7)     Use a medical dictionary with confidence.

8)     Recognize and be able to use some common medical abbreviations.

 

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

 

1)     Mandatory class attendance.

2)     The student is expected to have read the assigned reading prior to class.  See the course schedule for details.  The student is expected to actively participate in the discussion during class.

3)     The student is expected to actively participate in class activities.  Attendance is 25% of the student's overall grade.

4)     The student will be given 3 exams.

5)     The student will be given a quiz each class session beginning with the second week of classes.  There will be a total of 20 quizzes.  The 5 lowest scores will be dropped.  Quizzes cannot be made up.

6)     The student will take a comprehensive final exam.

7)     The student will complete the work text.  The work text requirements are as follows:

i)       Completion of the crossword puzzles will not be required.

ii)     Do not use acronyms, “short hand”, abbreviations, or symbols when you are writing the definitions.  Responses that contain these will be counted wrong.

iii)   All work must be congruent with that of the dictionary.

 

 

EVALUATION CRITERIA

 

The student’s grade in this course is based on the following criteria:

 

 

         

A

630 points or greater

B

559-629 points

C

489-558 points

D

419-488 points

F

418 and below

 

 

 

 

Point Distribution:

 

Exams

2 x 100 points each

200 points

Final Exam

200 points

200 points

Attendance/ Participation

150 points

150 points

Quizzes

15 x 10 points each

150 points

Total Points

 

700 points

 

Exams/Final Exam

          All examinations will consist of multiple choice and/or matching.  Exams must be taken on the scheduled exam date.  Make-up exams will only be given for excused absences.  All students should bring a #2 pencil to the exam.

          Exam I :  Chapters 1-6

          Exam II:  Chapters 7-13

          Final Exam:  Comprehensive Examination

 

Attendance / Participation

          Participation is essential in this course.  Each student is expected to be prepared for class.  It is the student's responsibility to bring their textbook and pencils to class.  In order to receive full credit for a class period, the student must be present for the entire class period and actively participate.  Taking a quiz and leaving will result in a "zero" for participation and for the quiz grade on that particular day.  The following grading system will be used for attendance/participation

          *  2 absences:  no penalty

          *  absence 3 & 4:  10 points deduction each

          *  absence 5 & 6: 20 points deduction each

          *  7 or more absences will result in zero points

         

Quizzes

          Approximately 20 "pop" quizzes will be given throughout the semester.  The top  15 quizzes will count toward the final grade.  Make-up quizzes will not be allowed for any reason.

         

Please refer to the most current University Handbook for grading policies. If extreme situations occur, notify the instructor prior to the missed event if possible.  Please refer to ASU Undergraduate Bulletin 2002-2003 for official academic calendar.  Any student earning a letter grade of “C” or less on any given project must schedule an appointment with the instructor and review the material and discuss plans and opportunities for improvement.  This is the responsibility of the student to make and keep the appointment.  Quizzes cannot be made up.  The quizzes will be given at the beginning of each class.  If you are absent or tardy you forfeit that quiz. 

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: None.

 

REQUIRED TEXTS:

 

Brooks, Myrna LaFleur.  Exploring Medical Language:  A Student-Directed Approach.  St. Louis: Mosby, 2002.  ISBN#: 0-232-01218-3

 

RECOMMENDED TEXT:

 

Mosby’s Medical, Nursing, and Allied Health Dictionary, 4th edition.  (This text is not required, but you will have difficulty completing the course without access to it).

 

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:  The ASU library and the Internet are both possible sources of additional information related to medical terminology, especially medical dictionaries.

 

COURSE SCHEDULE

Tentative schedule.  Subject to change.

 

Day             Chapter                           Topic

Aug 25        Chapter 1              Introduction to Word Part

Aug 27        Chapter 2              Body Structure, Color, and Oncology

Sept 3          Chapter 3              Directional Terms, Anatomical Planes & Quadrants

Sept 8          Chapter 4              Integumentary System

Sept 15        Chapter 5              Respiratory System

Sept 22        Chapter 6              Urinary System

Sept 29        Chapter 7              Male Reproductive System

Oct 1                                        EXAM I (Chapter 1-7)

Oct 6           Chapter 8              Female Reproductive System

Oct 13         Chapter 9              Obstetrics & Neonatology

Oct 20         Chapter 10            Cardiovascular & Lymphatics

Oct 27         Chapter 11            Digestive System

Nov 3 Chapter 12            Eye

Nov 7 Chapter 13            Ear

Nov 14        Chapter 14            Musculoskeletal System                     

Nov 21                                     EXAM II (Chapter 8-14)

Dec 1          Chapter 15            Nervous System & Common Psychiatric Terms

Dec 3          Chapter 16            Endocrine System

 

Dec 10        FINAL                 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

                   Comprehensive