Date Approved Or Revised Dec 2016

Date approved or revised Dec 2016

Angelina College

Liberal Arts DivisionBusiness DivisionFine Arts DivisionHealth Careers DivisionScience and Mathmatics DivisionTechnology and Workforce Division

HITT 1305: Medical Terminology

General SyllabusInstructional Syllabus

I. BASIC COURSE INFORMATION

A. Course Description: (as stated in the bulletin, including necessary pre-requisite courses, credit hours)

Three credit hours. Study of word origin and structure through; the introduction of prefixes, suffixes, root words, plural, abbreviations, and symbols. The study of terminology related to surgical procedures, medical specialties, and diagnostic procedure. Forty-eight classroom hours.

Learning Outcomes: The student will identify, pronounce, and spell medical terms; use terms in context; build and analyze medical terms; and use medical references as resource tools.

B. Intended Audience:

This course is designed for learners interested in the medical and paramedical fields.

C. Instructor:

Name: Carol Havis, BSN, RN, MEd

Office Location: Room 201C Health Careers

Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 2:30-4:00 pm

Phone: (936) 633-5272

E-mail Address:

Course Location: HC 106

Times/Days: Tuesday 1:00 pm

II. INTENDED STUDENT OUTCOMES:

A. Core Competencies – (Basic Intellectual Competencies)

1. Critical Thinking Skills (CT) – to include creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information.

2. Communication Skills (COM) – to include effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral and visual communication.

3. Empirical and Quantitative Skills (EQS) – to include the manipulation and analysis of numerical data or observe facts resulting in informed conclusions.

4. Teamwork (TW) – to include the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal.

5. Personal Responsibility (PR) – to include the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making.

6. Social Responsibility (SR) – to include intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage in regional, national, and global communities.

B. Exemplary Objectives – (Found in the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Document. Titled: CORE CURRICULUM: ASSUMPTIONS AND DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS Dated: April 1998)

(Not applicable for this course)

C. Course Objectives for all sections –

Upon completion of this course, the student will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Identify and define word parts most frequently associated with the major body systems.

2. Properly spell, define, and pronounce medical terms related to the diagnosis, pathology, and treatment of the major body systems.

III. ASSESSMENT MEASURES OF STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:

A. Assessments for the Core Intellectual Competencies –

1. Critical Thinking Skills (CT) Competency in critical thinking is assessed through student's ability to discuss current health news and medical terminology in the discussion board.

2. Communication Skills (COM) –Competency in communication skills will be assessed through the student's ability to interact via discussion boards and email through the Blackboard course.

3. Empirical and Quantitative Skills (EQS) –Competency in empirical and quantitative skills will be assessed through the student's ability to complete basic calculations in various modules of the course.

4. Teamwork (TW) –Competency in teamwork skills will be assessed through the student's ability to interact with peers via discussion boards.

5. Personal Responsibility (PR) –Competency in personal responsibility skills will be assessed through the student's ability to complete weekly assignments and submit via Blackboard course.

6. Social Responsibility (SR) – Competency in social responsibility will be assessed through the student's ability to identify intercultural and global health issues impacting the world.

(as determined by the instructor)

B.  Assessments for the Exemplary Objectives–

Non-applicable in the Nursing Program.

C. Assessments for Course Objectives for all sections –

SCANS (Secretary of Labor’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills):

Students are expected to demonstrate basic competency in academic

and workforce skills. The following competencies with evaluation are

covered in HITT 1305.

SCANS Skill

Foundation Skills Written assignments

Oral participation

Required readings

Testing

Workplace Computer Assisted Instruction

Competencies

D. Assessments for the Course Objectives as determined by the instructor –

Same as stated above

IV. INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

A. Methodologies common to all sections: Methodologies utilized in this course include critical thinking exercises, preparation and presentation of assignments and computer assisted instruction.

B. Methodologies determined by the instructor

Non-applicable in the Nursing Program.

V. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND POLICIES:

A.  Required Textbooks:

Leonard, Peggy C. (2014).Quick and Easy Medical Terminology. 7th ed. St Louis, Mo. Elsevier Saunders.

B. Course Policies – (This course conforms to the policies of Angelina College as stated in the Angelina College Nursing Program Student Handbook and the Angelina College Student Handbook.)

1. Academic Assistance – Academic Assistance– If you have a disability (as cited in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990) that may affect your participation in class, you should see Sellestine Hunt, Associate Dean of Student Services, Student Center, Room 200. At a post-secondary institution, you must identify as a person with a disability; Mrs. Hunt will assist you with the necessary information to do so.

. To report any complaints of discrimination related to disability, you should contact Mr. Steve Hudman, Dean of Student Affairs, in Student Center, Room 101,(936) 633-5292or by .

2. Attendance - All students are expected to comply with the Angelina College “Attendance Policy” described in the current college catalog.

3. Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) and Blackboard Resources– This is a Blackboard based course. Students will be expected to log on to Blackboard regularly to receive assignments, calendars, course information and other materials.

Additional Policies Established by the Individual Instructor –

VI. COURSE CONTENT:

A. Required Content/ Topics – (common to all sections)

B. Course Objectives for all sections -

On completion of this course, the student should be able to:

A. Identify and define the word parts most frequently associated with the major body systems.
B. Properly spell, define, and pronounce medical terms associated with each of the major body systems.
C. Define medical terms by analyzing their word parts and verifying the

D. Use the Internet to locate information about specific medical conditions.

C. Course Objectives and calendar as determined by the instructor:

Exam 1 includes Chapters 1-3

Exam 2 includes Chapters 4-7

Exam 3 includes Chapters 8-11

Exam 4 includes Chapters 12-15

Final exam is comprehensive

D. Additional Content (as required by the individual Instructor)

None

VII. EVALUATION AND GRADING:

A. Grading Criteria (percents, extra credit, etc.)

Grade Calculation:

Exam 1 15%

Exam 2 15%

Exam 3 15%

Exam 4 15%

Final Exam 20%

Worksheets 20%

Late work is accepted. Ten points will be deducted.

B. Determination of Grade (assignment of letter grades)

Grading Scale/Distribution:

A = 90 or above

B = 80-89

C = 70-79

D = 60-69

F = 60 or below

VIII. SYLLABUS MODIFICATION:

The instructor may modify the provisions of the syllabus to meet individual class needs by informing the class in advance as to the changes being made.