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MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY II |
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Class Hours: 4.0 |
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Credit Hours: 4.0 |
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Laboratory Hours: 0.0 |
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Revised: Spring 07 |
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NOTE: This course is not
designed for transfer credit. |
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Catalog Course
Description: |
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A continuation of the study
of medical terminology with an emphasis on special procedures and treatments,
pharmacology and abbreviations. Medical documentation and chart
formatting is an additional component. |
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Entry Level Standards: |
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Student should
be able to read, write, and spell at the college level. Student should be able to load a floppy
disc or a CD-ROM disc and run computer exercises on a Windows 98, 2000, XP,
or NT computer format. Student should
be able to e-mail and access the Internet to complete research assignments. |
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Prerequisite: |
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OST 2910 |
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Textbook(s) and Other
Course Materials: |
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Textbook: The
Language of Medicine, 7th Edition, by Davi-Ellen
Chabner. Published by Saunders, 2004 (CD-ROM
included.) Required. Workbook: Anatomy & Physiology Coloring Workbook,
7th Edition, by Elaine N. Marieb, published by
Benjamin Cummings, 2003. Recommended. Saunders Pharmaceutical Word Book, by Ellen Drake and Randy Drake, published by
Saunders, 2004. Recommended. Medical
Dictionary (not more than five years old). Recommended: Taber's Cyclopedic Medical
Dictionary Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary Webster's Medical Dictionary Mosby's Medical Dictionary Stedman's Medical Dictionary The Harper Collins Illustrated Medical Dictionary |
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I. Week/Unit/Topic
Basis: |
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Week |
Topic |
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1 |
The
Cardiovascular System |
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2 |
The Respiratory
System |
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3 |
The Blood
System |
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4 |
The Lymphatic
System |
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5 |
The
Musculoskeletal System |
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6 |
Midterm Exam
Review |
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7 |
Midterm Exam |
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8 |
The Integumentary System |
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9 |
The Integumentary System |
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10 |
The Endocrine
System |
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11 |
Cancer Medicine
(Oncology) |
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12 |
Radiology and
Nuclear Medicine |
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13 |
Pharmacology |
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14 |
Psychology |
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15 |
FINAL EXAM |
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II. Course Objectives*: |
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Exhibit an understanding of
human anatomy and basic physiology for the following body systems and medical
specialties: a. Cardiovascular System b. Respiratory System c. Blood System d. Lymphatic System e. Musculoskeletal System f. Integumentary
System g. Endocrine System h. Oncology i. Radiology
and Nuclear Medicine j. Pharmacology k. Psychology |
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B. |
Build upon the previously
learned core of word elements and terminology. |
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C. |
Exhibit an understanding
and the necessary skills in correctly identifying, writing, reading,
pronouncing, and using medical terminology by: a. Defining medical terms by
analyzing their component parts. b. Recognizing common
medical abbreviations c. Spelling and using
medical words correctly in speech and writing. d. Analyzing diagnostic
terms for the body systems presented. e. Defining surgical terms
for all body systems. f. Defining diagnostic
procedural terms. g. Building medical terms
for given definitions. h. Defining word parts. i. Defining and use key
terms that describe the body directions, anatomical planes, and anatomical
abdominal regions. |
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*Roman numerals after
course objectives reference goals of the OST program. |
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III. Instructional
Processes*: |
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Students will: |
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Solve advanced medical terminology
problems in a simulated real world environment like a medical office or
affiliated health care practice to allow accurate and efficient
communication. Transitional Strategies |
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Research the Internet to
find the latest technologies used in medical fields and to relate this to
medical terminology employed in the Health Care environment. Technological Literacy Outcome |
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Access Pellissippi
State User Account (PSTCC Home Page = http://www.pstcc.edu) to find library resources
pertaining to the specific medical applications, and evaluate these resources
with particular reference to the terminology used. Technological Literacy Outcome |
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Interview medical staff in
selected fields. Use independently gathered material and oral
presentation skills to review specific medical specialty topics before the
class with emphasis on the terminology used, the tests ordered, the
abbreviations employed, and the medical diagnoses most frequently employed by
that specialty. Communication Outcome,
Technological Literacy Outcome |
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Use teamwork to accomplish
group projects using medical case history studies. Active Learning Strategies |
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6. |
Learn to use a computer software
package (WebCT = WebTutor)
to practice correct spelling, usage, and definitions for medical terminology.
Practice communication skills by use of E-Mail to other students and to
communicate with the lead instructor and to take quizzes. Communication Outcome, Technological
Literacy Outcome |
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Internalize the work ethic
by regularly attending class, being punctual, dependable, cooperating with
the teacher and other classmates, contributing to class discussions and projects,
and acting in a professional manner. Transitional Strategy |
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*Strategies
and outcomes listed after instructional processes reference TBR’s goals for strengthening general education
knowledge and skills, connecting coursework to experiences beyond the
classroom, and encouraging students to take active and responsible roles in
the educational process. |
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IV. Expectations for Student Performance*: |
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Upon
successful completion of this course, the student should be able to: |
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Apply
an expanding vocabulary of combining forms for basic concepts such as color,
size, shape, and other dimensions. A |
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Fully
discuss medical terminology including prefixes, suffixes, combining forms,
root words, plurals, abbreviations, acronyms, eponyms, homonyms, antonyms,
synonyms, foreign words/phrases, and colloquialisms. A |
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Define,
identify, pronounce, and spell medical terminology related to laboratory
tests, drugs, clinical medicine, pathology, and radiology. A |
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Explain
the diagnosis and treatment of common diseases and conditions of clinical
medicine. B |
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Discuss
common laboratory tests including diagnostic indications, techniques,
expressions of values, and significance of results. B |
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Identify
common drugs and their indications, actions, dosages, and administration. B |
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Demonstrate
knowledge of basic procedures, techniques, and findings in radiology and
pathology. B |
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Explain
basic procedures, techniques, and findings in radiology and pathology. B |
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Describe
confidentiality and other legal requirements relating to the medical field. C |
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Apply
legal terminology as it relates to medical practices. C |
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Recognize,
evaluate, and interpret inconsistencies, discrepancies, and inaccuracies in
medical document formatting. D |
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Verify
patient medical reports for accuracy and completeness. D |
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*Letters
after performance expectations reference the course objectives listed above. |
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V. Evaluation: |
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A.
Testing Procedures: 70% of grade |
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Tests and quizzes are utilized to identify achievement of course
objectives. Self-graded (computer
graded) quizzes and drills may be utilized but are not counted in the final
grade. Tests and examinations have values based on 100% and evaluations can
be calculated on the basis of 100. |
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B.
Laboratory Expectations: |
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N/A |
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C.
Field Work: |
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Classwork
Expectations: |
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D.
Other Evaluation Methods: 30% of grade |
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Homework
assignments will be given on each topic. Each student is expected to complete
all homework assignments. Homework assignments will be turned in for a grade
and will be calculated into the final grade as shown above. Homework
and class participation will count for 20%. One special outside assignment
will be presented orally to the class for 10% of final grade. |
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E.
Grading Scale: |
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93-100 |
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VI. Policies: |
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Attendance Policy: |
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B.
Academic Dishonesty: |
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Plagiarism,
cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited. Students guilty of academic misconduct,
either directly or indirectly through participation or assistance, are immediately
responsible to the instructor of the class.
In addition to other possible disciplinary sanctions which may be
imposed through the regular |
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C. Accommodations for
disabilities: |
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If you need accommodations
because of a disability, if you have emergency medical information to share, or
if you need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated,
please inform the instructor immediately. Please see the instructor privately
after class or in his/her office. Students must present a current
accommodation plan from a staff member in Services for Students with
Disabilities (SSWD) in order to receive accommodations in this course.
Services for Students with Disabilities may be contacted by going to Goins 127 or 131 or by phone: 694-6751(Voice/TTY) or
539-7153. |
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D. Other Policies: |
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Computer Usage Guidelines: College-owned
or –operated computing resources are provided for use by students of In
order for grades to be calculated, all assigned work must be submitted in a
timely fashion. Assigned work must be turned in by date designated. Students must have a
valid PSTCC ID to be presented on demand to gain access to PSTCC
facilities. |
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