4/24/2024 10:06:39 AM	HLC 60 Course Outline as of Fall 1997	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
Also Listed As: 
Formerly: 

Catalog Description:

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

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Health Sciences major; eligibility for ENGL 100A or 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:Health Sciences major; eligibility for ENGL 100A or 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:

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

   and symbols.

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. Structure: cell, tissue, organs, & systems

     B. Medical Specialties

3.  The Medical Record

     A. Medical Reports

     B. Abbreviations

     C. Symbols

4.  Integumentary, Gastrointestinal, Respiratory, Cardiovascular,

   Hematic, Lymphatic, Skeletal, Muscular, Urinary, Male Reproductive,

   Female Reproductive, Endocrine, Occular, Auditory, and Nerve 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 5-12 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, utilizing tapes

   when appropriate.

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:

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

  Williams & Wilkins. 1st Ed., 1996.

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

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