12/21/2024 9:07:37 PM	HLC 60 Course Outline as of Fall 1981	New Course (First Version)
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  HLC 60	Title:  MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
Full Title:  Medical Terminology
Last Reviewed:12/12/2023

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	3.00	Lecture Scheduled	3.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	52.50
Minimum	1.00	Lab Scheduled	0		6 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	3.00			Contact Total	52.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  105.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
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Formerly: 

Catalog Description:

Acquisition of basic medical terminology relevant to anatomy, pathology, diagnostic procedures, treatments, drug classifications and abbreviations. Focus is on basic structure of medical term and the ability to analyze and synthesize parts of words. Ability to utilize principles of medical word building is emphasized.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Health occupation majors; eligibility for English 100A or equiv.

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Basic medical terminology relevant to anatomy, diseases, diagnostic procedures, treatments, drug classifications & abbreviations. Basic structure of medical terms & principles of medical word building.

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Health occupation majors; eligibility for English 100A or equiv.
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1981	Inactive:	Fall 2005
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Certificate Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

The students will:

1.  List the primary functions of each of the body systems.

2.  Name and describe the major anatomical components of each body

   system.

3.  Identify word roots and combining forms pertaining to each of the

   body systems.

4.  List basic medical prefixes and suffixes and their meanings.

5.  Identify suffix endings, i.e., adjective, noun, singular and plural

   forms, and demonstrate accurate usage in sentence formation.

6.  Build medical words adding diagnostic, surgical, and symptomatic

   prefixes and suffixes to anatomical word roots.

7.  List characteristics and functions of cells, tissues and organs,

   and describe levels of organization from the cellular level to the

   organism as a whole.

8.  Identify body planes and cavities, directional and positional

   terms.

9.  Identify common disorders and associated symptoms for each body

   system.

10. Identify common diagnostic procedures, laboratory tests, abbreviations

   and drug classifications associated with each body system.

11. Correlate medical word parts with usage in anatomy, pathology,

   symptomatology, procedures, treatments, and medical specialties.

12. Analyze medical reports.

13. Pronounce and spell medical terms correctly in oral and written

   exercises.

14. Write a medical research paper, synthesizing medical language and

   information accurately.

Topics and Scope

1.  Introduction to Medical Terminology.

     A. Word roots, combining forms.

     B. Spelling, pronunciation.

     C. Prefixes.

     D. Suffixes.

2.  Organization of the Body.

     A. Structural.

          1. cellular

          2. tissue

          3. organs

          4. systems

          5. medical specialities

     B. Medical terminology.

     C. Abbreviations.

ÿ3.  Integumentary, Gastrointestinal, Respiratory, Cardiovascular,  

Assignments:

1.  Complete workbook and handout assignments for each body system.

2.  Make flash cards, vocabulary lists, and/or cassette tapes of medical

   terminology.

3.  Analyze 2-10 operative reports, case studies, and/or medical reports,

   defining medical terms, summarizing data, and/or simplifying

   medical language.

4.  Write a 5-12 page medical research paper, accurately using medical

   information and terminology.

5.  4-10 miscellaneous worksheets and assignments related to anatomy,

   medical terminology, and spelling.

6.  Preparation for oral pronunciation and syllabication.

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 30 - 35%
Written homework, Term papers
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 35 - 45%
Homework problems, Quizzes, Exams
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 0 - 0%
None
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 35 - 40%
Multiple choice, Matching items, MEDICAL WORD BUILDING
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 0 - 0%
None

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Brooks, Exploring Medical Language.  Mosby. 3rd ed. 1994

Cohen, Medical Terminology. Lippincott, 2nd ed. 1994

Taber's Medical Dictionary. F.A. Davis Co., 17th ed., 1993.

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