HLTH 1150 - Medical Terminology

Academic Division:

Health Sciences

Academic Discipline:

Health

Assistant Dean: Leesa Cox, MBA, PTA

2 Credit(s)
This course will introduce medical terminology; including common medical root words, prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms. It will include common medical abbreviations, pronunciation, spelling, and definitions of medical terminology related to the human body systems. Students who are pursuing an allied health or nursing degree, or working in health care professions will enhance their knowledge of medical terminology in this course. (TAG# OHL020 and CTAG# CTMT001) UG OHL020

2 Lecture Hour(s);

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Define medical prefixes, suffixes, combining forms, word roots, and compound words.	Lecture quizzes and lecture midterms throughout the semester. Lecture final exam at end of semester.
2. Describe how medical terms are constructed using word elements.	Lecture quizzes and lecture midterms throughout the semester. Lecture final exam at end of semester.
3. Construct medical words by combining forms, prefixes and suffixes.	Lecture quizzes and lecture midterms throughout the semester. Lecture final exam at end of semester.
4. Apply the rules used to build singular or plural forms of medical terms.	Lecture quizzes and lecture midterms throughout the semester. Lecture final exam at end of semester.
5. Define a medical term by dividing it into its elements.	Lecture quizzes and lecture midterms throughout the semester. Lecture final exam at end of semester.
6. Spell terms related to the pathology, diagnostic and treatment procedures, and pharmacology of each body system	Lecture quizzes and lecture midterms throughout the semester. Lecture final exam at end of semester.
7. Identify common diagnostic procedures and conditions including laboratory tests and exams.	Lecture quizzes and lecture midterms throughout the semester. Lecture final exam at end of semester.
8. Identify the body systems in terms of their major structures, functions, and related organs.	Lecture quizzes and lecture midterms throughout the semester. Lecture final exam at end of semester.
9. Identify the medical specialists who treat disorders of each body system.	Lecture quizzes and lecture midterms throughout the semester. Lecture final exam at end of semester.
10. Identify body planes, directions, cavities, quadrants and regions.	Lecture quizzes and lecture midterms throughout the semester. Lecture final exam at end of semester.
11. Define common medical and healthcare abbreviations.	Lecture quizzes and lecture midterms throughout the semester. Lecture final exam at end of semester.
12. Describe the anatomical structures of the given body systems, common diseases, and medical and surgical procedures.	Lecture quizzes and lecture midterms throughout the semester. Lecture final exam at end of semester.
13. Interpret various medical reports that use common diagnostic, symptomatic, and procedural terms and standard abbreviations.	Lecture quizzes and lecture midterms throughout the semester. Lecture final exam at end of semester.
14. Pronounce terms related to the pathology, diagnostic and treatment procedures, and pharmacology of each body system.	Weekly classroom activities throughout the semester.

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

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