COURSE:



MUSKEGON COMMUNITY COLLEGE

AH 101 Medical Terminology

FALL 2013

Instructor: Kathy Andrews, MA, OTR/L

(231) 767.3675

kandrews@

WEEBLY SITE: mactchealthscienceacademy.

OFFICE HOURS: 7:30am – 8am, 2:15pm – 3:30pm or by appointment

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Number of credits: 3 credit hours / 3 contact hours

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to assist the beginning health student to master new medical terms and modes of communication. Then with basic terms understood, they can proceed to build functional vocabulary while pursuing a career specialty. Basic anatomy and physiology will be an integral part of course.

Course OBJECTIVES: Introduce the health science student to medical terminology and assist in developing the ability to pronounce, spell, read, understand, and communicate accurately in speech or in writing the language of medicine.

Attainment of the stated purpose of the course will be assessed through written quizzes and oral student projects that will utilize the communication skills in medical terminology.

Textbook/CD ROM: The Language of Medicine

Davi-Ellen Chabner B.A., M.A.T.

2013 W.B. Saunders Co. 10th Edition

Grading Policy: It is the student’s responsibility to be present for all tests, exams, and lecture presentations. Attendance is essential for participation in written & oral class exercises that will reinforce the course material. This course is spelling and memorization intensive. If the student is not present to take a quiz at the scheduled class time, the quiz must be written during the next class period the following week or a zero grade will be given. Dictation terms missed, will not be made up. A student who misses three consecutive classes will be automatically dropped from the class by the instructor.

Grading: Grades will be determined by the following:

Excellent: A = 100-94%

A- = 93- 90%

Good: B+ = 89- 86%

B = 85- 83%

B- = 82- 80%

Average: C+ = 79- 77%

C = 76- 75%

C- = 74- 73%

Poor: D+ = 72- 71%

D = 70- 69%

D- = 68- 67%

E = 66 - 0%

W = Withdrawal not computed

WP = Withdrawal passing not computed

WF = Withdrawal failing not computed

WR = Withdrawal repeat not computed

WA = Withdrawal agreement not computed

WI = Withdrawal illness not computed

I = Incomplete not computed

Hints to Help You Learn Medical Terminology

SUMMARY OF PLURAL RULES:

1. Words ending with an ‘a’, retain the ‘a’ and add ‘e’ (bursa-bursae)

2. Words ending with an ‘is’, drop ‘is’ and add ‘es’ (epiphysis-epiphyses)

3. Words ending with ‘ix’ and ‘ex’, drop the ‘ix’ or ‘ex’ and add ‘ices’ (varix-varices & apex-apices)

4. Words ending with ‘on’, drop the ‘on’ and add ‘a’ (ganglion-ganglia)

5. Words ending with ‘um’, drop the ‘um’ and add ‘a’ (ovum-ova)

6. Words ending with ‘us’, drop the ‘us’ and add ‘i’ (calculus-calculi)

Exceptions: viruses and sinuses

THREE GENERAL RULES:

1. Read the meaning of medical terms from the suffix back to the beginning of the terms and across.

2. Drop the combining vowel before a suffix beginning with a vowel (gastritis not gastrotis)

3. Keep the combing vowel between two roots (gastroenterology not gastrenterology).

Allied Health 101 Medical Terminology

FALL 2013

1. This course will consist of a variety of learning activities and assignments to facilitate each student to learn the various dimensions pertaining to the application and utilization of medical terms. Successful learning will also greatly enhance your knowledge and understanding of basic anatomy/physiology, medical procedures, diseases, disorders and treatment options. This course serves as an excellent basis for many healthcare related interests and occupations.

2. Any cheating on quizzes/examinations, by sharing information with another student, using cheat sheets or notes, or other means will result in ‘zeros’ for the participating parties. The students may be dismissed from the class and may receive an “F’ for the class.

3. There will be a total of six (6) Quizzes throughout the course. THERE WILL BE NO MAKE-UP QUIZZES. Missing a Quiz will result in a “0” grade. All quizzes are announced in class at least one (1) class prior. Please contact course instructor for extenuating circumstances.

4. If you arrive late, and any testing has begun, you will be given only the allowed time (remaining) to complete the test – no additional time. If you miss dictation, it will not be repeated.

5. Med. Term. Research Assignment: This project consists of a brief presentation to the class and a completed paper that includes the following:

a. APA Format – Double Spaced (every line: entire paper)

b. Title Page

c. Content (1-11/2 pages) of the topic chosen-based on readings of professional journals/articles/text books..(remember APA formatting is ‘double-spaced) – Formatting will be discussed in class

d. Separate reference page with minimum of 2 references

6. Study Suggestions: - Flash Cards! You may make your own or electronically download or (phone app too!) to make your own set of computerized flashcards/games/tests. See your instructor for more details in class~

- Complete Practice Sheets - handouts

- Complete Exercises at the end of each chapter

- Pronounce terms: (correctly & repetitiously) using Pronunciation of Terms at the end of each chapter

- Complete exercises on the text disc – per chapter

- Form study groups and meet often!

COLLEGE AND COURSE POLICIES

Exams: Examinations will be given during the normal lecture period on the dates listed on the class schedule. Exams will include materials covered in lectures and labs as well as assigned readings in the textbook which may not be specifically discussed in class. Failure to take an exam at the scheduled time will result in a grade of zero for the exam. If you have a valid excuse and inform me ahead of time by email and provide written documentation within 1 week of the missed exam (proof of funeral, hospitalization, etc.), you may make up the exam by taking an alternative exam. .

Statement on Student Assessment and Accreditation: Muskegon Community College is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission located in Chicago. The College is currently seeking reaccreditation by completing a two-year process called a self-study. Accreditation helps ensure students that they are receiving a quality education and can transfer to other colleges and universities with ease and confidence. MCC is committed to an essential part of the reaccreditation process: assessing student learning. You may be asked to participate in assessing student academic achievement this semester by doing such things as:

• Evaluate your class and your instructor by completing a Student Opinion Survey, usually given toward the end of the semester.

• In some classes, you will find that one hour of class time may be devoted to completing a test of your general knowledge. Your performance on this test will not affect your grade in this course or your status in the College.

• You may also be asked to be part of a group of students who will be interviewed or surveyed about their views of the College’s strengths and weaknesses.

If you have any comments you would like to make about the quality of education at MCC, please email the College’s assessment coordinator at this address: studentscount@muskegoncc.edu.

Statement on MCC Email: All email communication originating from MCC to students will be via their email account. CHECK YOUR MCC EMAIL FREQUENTLY. It is possible to forward your MCC email account to an account you use more frequently.

Statement on Student Behavior: Muskegon Community College is a community of scholars whose members include administrators, faculty, staff, and students. Mutual respect and civility are expected in the classroom or other college academic settings, as well as, in any communication.

▪ MCC has the duty of providing students with privileges, opportunities, and protections that best promote learning;

▪ Students have the right to a non-threatening learning environment;

▪ Students have the responsibility to refrain from infringing on the right of others to learn or the right of teachers to teach; and

▪ Any student whose behavior disrupts learning may be subject to disciplinary action as outlined in the Muskegon Community College Student Handbook/Planner.

Academic Integrity Policy: Muskegon Community College expects that all faculty and students will adhere to high standards of personal and academic honesty. This means that all academic work will be done by the student to whom it is assigned without unauthorized aid of any kind. Faculty members, for their part, will exercise care in the planning and supervision of academic work so that honest effort will be positively encouraged.

Academic dishonesty consists of, but is not limited to:

A. Cheating. Cheating is defined as using or attempting to use, giving or attempting to give, and obtaining or attempting to obtain, materials or information, including computer material pertaining to a quiz, examination, or other work that a student is expected to do alone.

B. Plagiarism. Plagiarism is defined as the use of another’s words or ideas without acknowledgement.

C. Penalties for violation of these standards of conduct may result in sanctions of up to and including suspension or expulsion from MCC.

Dishonesty of any kind will NOT be tolerated in this course. It is expected that all students adhere to college policy in this manner. Any violation will result in a zero (0) for that assessment and the student will be subject to the measures described in the student handbook.

Statement on Dispute Resolution Process: Should a student not agree with a faculty member’s decision or actions as they may relate to this policy, the following steps shall be followed:

1. A student suspected of academic dishonesty shall be notified in writing within two school days of the time the violation is discovered. Copies of the written notification shall also be filed with the department chair and Vice President of Student Services.

2. The student should try to reach resolution of the matter through direct discussion with the involved faculty member within three (3) school days of the written notification.

3. If the matter is not resolved in Step 2, the student shall bring the matter to the attention of the department chairperson of the involved faculty member.

4. If the matter is not resolved at the department chairperson level, the student shall bring the matter to the attention of the Vice President for Academic Affairs who shall render a decision within five school days of the receipt of the dispute information.

5. If a satisfactory solution is not reached at the Step 4 level, the student may file a written request with the Vice President of Student Services for a hearing before the disciplinary board. This meeting shall be held not more than 20 days following the written request. A student may request a hearing before the disciplinary board. The disciplinary and judicial procedures are outlined in the Muskegon Community College Student Handbook/Planner.

Attendance Policy: Attendance will be taken during class, although it alone does not directly count for points. If a student misses more than 10% of the classroom time, the instructor reserves the right to withdraw the student from the course. A reasonable time will be allowed after an absence for make-up work to be turned in, for example, one class period if the student missed one class. If turned in, after this reasonable period, late assignments will be marked down 10% of the grade for each day missed.

If you must miss a class period for any reason, please let the instructor know in advance, if possible, by a phone call, voice message, or an e-mail. The ultimate responsibility for acquiring information missed and scheduling make-up for assignments, quizzes, and tests rests with the student. If a student abuses the attendance policy, (for example, consistently calling in on a test day to allow for more study time) the instructor has the right to administer an appropriate response, such as a different version of the test, up to and including a refusal to allow the student to make up the material.

|Item |How Many |Points Each |Total Points |

|Quizzes: |6 |50 |300 |

|Midterm Exam |1 |250 |250 |

|Research Presentation |1 |50 |50 |

|Abbreviation Test |1 |100 |100 |

|Final Exam |1 |300 |300 |

|Grand Total Points | |1000 |

Bonus Points Announced in Class for Extra Assignments

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY WRITTEN/ORAL PRESENTATION

Each student is required to complete a written and oral class presentation detailing a selected medical diagnosis.

Purpose: To increase knowledge and awareness of the medical field.

To expand upon textbook knowledge.

To utilize knowledge of medical terminology in written and oral applications.

To educate peers on medical diagnosis.

The paper and presentation will be graded by the instructor at the time of the presentation. Content and presentation will be considered. The project need not be long to be considered well done. Use of medical terminology during the presentation is mandatory.

The project should include a reference list including a minimum of two references. American Psychological Association (APA) format should be followed. Please refer to “Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association” located in MCC Library, calvin.edu/library/knightcite or

Suggested Medical Diagnoses:

1. Alzheimer’s Disease

2. Anorexia

3. Amniocentesis; The procedure and how and why it is done

4. Sickle Cell Anemia; occurrence, treatment, immunization

5. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

6. Bariatrics / Surgical procedure

7. Epilepsy

8. Communicable diseases; symptoms, occurrence, treatment, immunization

9. End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)

10. Diabetes

11. Psoriasis.

12. Anorexia

13. Hypertension

14. Emphysema; the disease, its cause and present treatment

15. Dementia

16. Coronary bypass surgery; how and why it is done

17. Organ transplants: Kidney, liver, Lung / Other

18. Total hip replacement / or knee replacement

19. Cerebral Palsy

20. Scoliosis

21. Parkinson’s Disease

22. Hemodialysis

23. Coronary Heart Disease

24. Rheumatoid Arthritis

25. Arthritis – Degenerative / Osteoarthritis

26. Cystic Fibrosis

27. Multiple Sclerosis

28. Ankylosing Spondylitis

29. Grave’s Disease 30. Fibromyalgia

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY ABBREVIATIONS (rev 12/11)

Abd Abdomen

ABG arterial blood gases

a.c. before meals

AD Alzheimer’s Disease

ad lib as desired

amt. Amount

Axillary Axillary

ASHD Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease

AV Atrioventricular

bid or BID twice a day

BPH Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy

B/P blood pressure

C centigrade

Ca cancer, calcium

CAD Coronary Artery Disease

CBC complete blood count

c.c or cc cubic centimeter

CHF congestive heart failure

CO2 Carbon Dioxide

COPD chronic obstructive ppplumepulmonary disease

CNS central nervous system

CSF cerebrospinal fluid

CPR cardiopulmonary resuscitation

CTS Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

CVA Cerebrovascular Accident

D & C dilation and curettage

EEG electroencephalogram

EKG electrocardiogram

ESRD End Stage Renal Disease

FBS fasting blood sugar

GTT glucose tolerance test

GI Gastrointestinal

GU genitourinary

GYN female / gynecology

H & P history and physical

Hgb hemoglobin

H.O.H. hard of hearing

HTN hypertension

IDDM Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus

I & O Intake and Output

IM intramuscular

IV intravenous

IVC inferior vena cava

IVP intravenous pyelogram

Kg. or kg. Kilogram

KUB Kidney, Ureter, Bladder

ml. or ML milliliter

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY ABBREVIATIONS - continued

MI Myocardial Infarction

MS morphine sulphate or multiple sclerosis

MVA motor vehicle accident

NKA or nka no known allergies

noc night

NPO or npo nothing by mouth

OB obstetrics

O2 oxygen

ORIF Open Reduction Internal Fixation

p.c. after meals

per by

PID pelvic inflammatory disease

PO or p.o. by mouth

p.r.n. as needed

P.T. physical therapy

Q or q every

Qd or qd everyday

QAM or qam every morning

QOD or qod every other day

Qh or qh every hour

QID or qid four times a day

ROM range of motion

RBC red blood cell

RN registered nurse

R.T. respiratory therapist or radiation therapy

SA sinoatrial (node)

S & Sx signs and symptoms

SC subcutaneous

SOB shortness of breath

STD sexually transmitted disease

TB Tuberculosis

TIA transient ischemic attack

TID or tid three times a day

TPR temperature, pulse, respiration

UA urinalysis

URI upper respiratory infection

UTI urinary tract infection

WBC white blood count

W/C wheel chair

Notes:

AH101 Medical Terminology: Personal Score Tracking Sheet

|Evaluative Mode |Points Earned |

Quiz 1 Chapters 1 & 2 _____

Quiz 2 _____________________ _____

Quiz 3 _____________________ _____

Quiz 4 _____________________ _____

Quiz 5 _____________________ _____

Quiz 6 ______________________ _____

Mid Term

Exam ______________________ _____

Research Project ____________________ _____

Abbreviation ______________________ _____

Test

Final Exam ______________________ _____

|Item |How Many |Points Each |Total Points |

|Quizzes |6 |50 |300 |

|Midterm Exam |1 |250 |250 |

|Research Presentation |1 |50 |50 |

|Abbreviation Test |1 |100 |100 |

|Final Exam |1 |300 |300 |

|Grand Total Points | |1000 |

Weekly Schedule (Tentative) - FALL 2013 Monday/Thursdays 2nd half of class

WEEK 1 Chapters 2 Basic Word Structure

Terms Pertaining to the Body as a Whole

WEEK 2 Chapters 3

Suffixes

WEEK 3 Chapter 4

Prefixes & Abbreviations

WEEK 4 & 5 Chapters 5 & 6

Digestive System

WEEK 6 Chapter 7

Urinary System

WEEK 7 Chapters 8

Reproductive System

WEEK 8 Chapters 9

Reproductive System

WEEK 9 Chapter 16

Integumentary System (Skin)

WEEK 10 MIDTERM EXAM

WEEK 11 Chapter 11

Cardiovascular System

WEEK 12 Chapter 12

Respiratory

WEEK 13 Chapter 10

Nervous System

WEEK 14 Chapter 15

Musculoskeletal System

WEEK 15 Chapter 18

Endocrine System

WEEK 16 Research Preparation

WEEK 17 Chapter 17

Senses: Ear

Research Presentations

WEEK 18 Chapter 17

Senses: Eye

Research Presentations

WEEK 19 Abbreviation Assessment

Review for Final Exam

WEEK 20 Review for Final Exam

WEEK 21 Final Exam

Quiz Dates

Quiz 1 - Week 2 (Ch. 2)

Quiz 2 – Week 4 (Ch. 3 & 4)

Quiz 3 – Week 6 ( Ch. 5 & 6)

Quiz 4 – Week 10 (Ch. 7, 8, 9 & 16)

Quiz 5 – Week 14 (Ch. 10, 11 & 12)

Quiz 6 – Week 19 (Ch. 15, 17 & 18)

MIDTERM EXAM – Week 10

(Ch. 1 – 9, & 16)

FINAL EXAM _ Week 21

(Ch. 10 – 12 & 15, 17 & 18)

NOTE: ASSIGNMENT:

a) Study each chapter,

b) Complete exercises & review sheets(pronunciation and spelling important),

c) Quizzes on previous week’s chapter(s),

d) When spelling is wrong, the word is wrong.

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