Medical Terminology Syllabus
Course Description:
This course presents a study of basic medical terminology. Prefixes, suffixes, word roots, combining forms, special ending, plural forms, abbreviations, and symbols are included in the content. A programmed
learning, word building system will be used to learn word parts that are used to construct or analyze new terms. This provides the opportunity to decipher unfamiliar terms and check their spelling. Emphasis is
placed on spelling, definition, usage, and pronunciation. Abbreviations will be introduced as related terms
are presented.
Course Objectives:
1. To spell, pronounce, define, and identify words and word parts.
2. To use medical terms and abbreviations correctly in written work.
3. To understand readings that use medical terms and abbreviations.
4. To reinforce knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology.
5. To correctly construct singular and plural forms of terms.
Course Goals:
Students wil be able to use abbreviations, suffixes, and combining forms to write medical terms.
Students will be able to write the meanings of all terms and construct singular and plural forms of terms.
Students will be able to recognize word parts, write the meaning, and spell each term correctly pertaining
to each system of the body.
Students will be able to pronounce all terms correctly.
Students will obtain OSHA 10 Certification.
Textbook:
Leonard, Peggy C. 2014. Quick and Easy Medical Terminology, 7th Edition. Saunders Evolve
Grading Scale:
90% - 100% A
80% - 89% B
70% - 79% C
60% - 69% D
Below 60% F
Tests and Quizzes Weekly
Projects:
Report - Choose system of the body - worth 50 points
Report - Choose a skin disease - worth 50 points
Study Tips:
Flash Cards
Time Management - Study everyday
Pronunciation - Pronounce the words out loud while you are studying.
Study partners - Quiz each other
Supplies:
notebook, folder, looseleaf paper, pens, pencils, index cards, hi liter
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