4/24/2024 6:19:54 AM	HLC 60 Course Outline as of Spring 2004	Changed Course
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	3.00	Lab Scheduled	0		1 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 or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
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Catalog Description:

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

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100

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 or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100
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:

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

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

2.  Label the major anatomical components of each body

   system.

3.  Appropriately use word roots and combining forms pertaining to each of

   the body systems.

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

5.  Differentiate between suffix endings, i.e., adjective, noun,

   singular and plural, and demonstrate accurate usage in sentence

   formation.

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

   prefixes and suffixes to anatomical word roots.

7.  Examine the medical record, and its various reports, abbreviations,

   and symbols.

8.  Distinguish differences between body planes and cavities, directional

   and positional terms.

9.  Identify and compare common disorders and associated symptoms for

   each body system.

10. Study and categorize 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. Synthesize 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. Structure: cell, tissue, organs, & systems.

     B. Medical Specialties.

3.  The Medical Record.

     A. Medical Reports.

     B. Abbreviations.

     C. Symbols.

4. Integumentary, Gastrointestinal, Respiratory, Cardiovascular,

   Blood and Lymph, Musculoskeletal, Urinary, Male Reproductive,

   Female Reproductive, Endocrine, and Nervous Systems.

     A. Structure and function.

     B. Medical terminology.

     C. Pathology, conditions, symptoms.

     D. Diagnostic, radiographic, clinical, and surgical procedures.

     E. Pharmacology and treatment.

     F. Abbreviations.

     G. Medical record analyses.

Assignments:

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

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

   terms.

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 5-10 page medical research paper, accurately using medical

   information and terminology.

5.  Complete 4-10 miscellaneous worksheets and assignments related to

   anatomy, medical terminology, and spelling.

6.  Preparation for oral pronunciation and syllabication, utilizing tapes

   when appropriate.

7.  Complete weekly quizzes, a midterm and final exam.

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

   information accurately.

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 15 - 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 15 - 25%
Homework problems
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 50 - 60%
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:

Willis, Marjorie. MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY, THE LANGUAGE OF HEALTH CARE.

Williams & Wilkins. 1st Ed., 2002.

Taber's, Stedman's, or Dorlan's MEDICAL DICTIONARY.

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