OT 21093 Medical Terminology for Transcription
Business & Technical Division
Department Course Syllabus
I. Course Catalog Description
This course is designed to provide a terminology foundation for students emphasizing in
medical office careers through learning the root forms, prefixes, and suffixes to pronounce,
spell, and define terms.
II. Course Rationale:
In this county a need exists for specialized office personnel who possess the language of the
field. A potential employee will be more marketable with specialized training in medical
language. Learning the language is required to be successful in transcribing medical documents.
The specialized language is as elemental as writing and speaking and keyboarding. This course
will provide the student the opportunity, time, and foundation of the specialized language.
III.
Course Prerequisites
OT 11003 Beginning Keyboarding or equivalent
IV.
Course Credits 3
V.
Required Texts and Materials
Medical Terminology for Health Professions with Mindtap access code, 7th Edition, Ehrlich &
Schroeder, Delmar/Cengage Learning (KEEP THIS TEXT IF YOU PLAN TO COMPLETE MACHINE TRANSCRIPTION
COURSE FOR MEDICAL)
Tests are given in myanc. Other helpful activities are given online within the MindTap software.
VI. End of Course Objectives
After completion of this course, the student should be able to correctly spell, pronounce, and
define the medical terms presented.
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V.
Course Objectives
Chapter 1 Introduction to Medical Terminology
Chapter 2 The Human Body in Health and Disease
Chapter 3 The Skeletal System
Chapter 4 The Muscular System
Chapter 5 The Cardiovascular System
Chapter 6 The Lymphatic and Immune System
Chapter 7 The Respiratory System
Chapter 8 The Digestive System
Chapter 9 The Urinary System
Chapter 10 The Nervous System
Chapter 11 Special Senses: The Eyes and Ears
Chapter 12 The Integumentary System
Chapter 13 The Endocrine System
Chapter 14 The Reproductive Systems
Chapter 15 Diagnostic Procedures and Pharmacology
Chapter 1 Introduction to Medical Terminology
Rationale: Students need knowledge of how the terms are formed.
Students will be able to:
1. Describe the parts of words used to create medical terms.
2. Analyze medical terms to determine meaning.
3. Give the meanings of a beginning set of roots, combining forms, suffixes and prefixes.
4. Form the plural and adjective forms of medical terms.
5. Name the referents of abbreviations; list abbreviations for various medical phrases.
Chapter 2 The Human Body in Health and Disease
Rationale: Body systems terminology is used in treating patients across the medical field;
therefore, learning these terms/meanings is essential.
Students will be able to:
1. Define anatomy and physiology and the uses of anatomic reference systems to identify
the anatomic position plus body planes, directions, and cavities.
2. Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce the terms related to cells, and genetics.
3. Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce the terms related to the structure, function,
pathology, and procedures of tissues, and glands.
4. Identify the major organs and functions of the body systems.
5. Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce the terms used to describe pathology, the
modes of transmissions, and the types of diseases.
Chapter 3 The Skeletal System
Rationale: This body system chapter provides its own specific terminology for all descriptions,
diseases, and functions of the musculoskeletal system.
Students will be able to:
1. Identify and describe the major functions and structures of the skeletal system.
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Describe three types of joints.
Differentiate between the axial and appendicular skeletons.
Identify the medical specialists who treat disorders of the skeletal system.
Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce terms related to the pathology and the
diagnostic and treatment procedures of the skeletal system.
Chapter 4 The Muscular System
Rationale: This body system chapter provides its own specific terminology for all descriptions,
diseases, and functions of the musculoskeletal system.
Students will be able to:
1. Describe the functions and structures of the muscular system including muscle fibers,
fascia, tendons, and the three types of muscle.
2. Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce the terms related to muscle movements and
explain how the muscles are named.
3. Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce the terms related to the pathology and the
diagnostic and treatment procedures of the muscular system.
Chapter 5 The Cardiovascular System
Rationale: Students need this terminology because the heart is the most important organ in the
body and essential to the continued working of the body.
Students will be able to:
1. Describe the heart in terms of chambers, valves, blood flow, heartbeat, and blood
supply.
2. Differentiate among the three different types of blood vessels and describe the major
function of each.
3. Identify the major components of blood and the major functions of each component.
4. State the difference between pulmonary and systemic circulation.
5. Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce the terms related to the pathology and the
diagnostic and treatment procedures of the cardiovascular system.
Chapter 6 The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
Rationale: Students need this terminology to understand how closely this systems works to
protect the health of the entire body.
Students will be able to:
1. Identify the medical specialists who treat disorders of the lymphatic and immune
systems.
2. Describe the major functions and structures of the lymphatic and immune systems.
3. Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce the major terms related to the pathology,
diagnostic, and treatment procedures of the lymphatic and immune systems.
4. Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce terms related to oncology.
Chapter 7 The Respiratory System
Rationale: Students need this terminology because the respiratory system, composed of the
nose, mouth, pharynx, epiglottis, esophagus, trachea, lungs, bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli,
works with the circulatory system to transport oxygen and carbon dioxide between the lungs
and tissues of the body.
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Students will be able to:
1. Identify and describe the major structures and functions of the respiratory system.
2. Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce terms related to the pathology and diagnostic
and treatment procedures of the respiratory system.
Chapter 8 The Digestive System
Rationale: Students need this terminology because this body system explains how nutrients are
used as fuel for the body.
Students will be able to:
1. Identify and describe the major structures and functions of the digestive system.
2. Describe the processes of digestion, absorption, and metabolism.
3. Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce terms related to the pathology and the
diagnostic and treatment procedures of the digestive system.
Chapter 9 The Urinary System
Rationale: Students need this terminology because the urinary system filters substances from
the blood and eliminates waste from the body. Understanding the difference between male
and female bodies in the urinary system is also crucial.
Students will be able to:
1. Describe the major functions of the urinary system.
2. Name and describe the structures of the urinary system.
3. Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce terms related to the pathology and the
diagnostic and treatment procedures of the urinary system.
Chapter 10 The Nervous System
Rationale: The body’s electrical “wiring system” is the nervous system and understanding how
this system works and the terms associated with it is just as crucial as all the other body
systems.
Students will be able to:
1. Describe the functions and structures of the nervous system.
2. Identify the major divisions of the nervous system and describe the structures of each
by location and function.
3. Identify the medical specialists who treat disorders of the nervous system.
4. Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce terms related to the pathology and the
diagnostic and treatment procedures of the nervous system.
5. Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce terms related to the pathology and the
diagnostic and treatment procedures of mental health disorders.
Chapter 11 Special Senses: The Eyes and Ears
Rationale: The five senses of the body work together closely to communicate information to
the brain. Knowing the terminology for these senses provides further understanding of the role
they have in an individual’s health.
Students will be able to:
1. Describe the functions and structures of the eyes and their accessory structures.
2. Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce terms related to the pathology and
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diagnostic and treatment procedures of the eyes and vision.
3. Describe the functions and structures of the ears.
4. Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce terms related to the pathology and
diagnostic and treatment procedures of the ears and hearing.
Chapter 12 Skin: The Integumentary System
Rationale: Each body system has a specific set of terms to describe procedures and diseases of
that system in the body. This chapter provides terms about the skin, hair, and nails.
Students will be able to:
1. Identify and describe the functions and structures of the integumentary system.
2. Identify the medical specialists associated with the integumentary system.
3. Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce the terms used to describe the pathology and
the diagnostic and treatment procedures related to the skin.
4. Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce terms used to describe the pathology and the
diagnostic and treatment procedures related to hair, nails, and sebaceous glands.
Chapter 13 The Endocrine System
Rationale: This system is about the ductless glands that secrete hormones into the blood. These
hormones affect many life functions such as growth, reproduction and metabolism.
Endocrinology is another important body system that students need to know.
Students will be able to:
1. Describe the role of the endocrine glands in maintaining homeostasis.
2. Name and describe the functions of the primary hormones secreted by each of the
endocrine glands.
3. Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce terms relating to the pathology and the
diagnostic and treatment of the endocrine glands.
Chapter 14 The Reproductive Systems
Rationale: Male and female reproductive systems so understanding the functions and illnesses
of both will be necessary in working with medical cases.
Students will be able to:
1. Identify and describe the major functions and structures of the male reproductive
system.
2. Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce the terms related to the pathology and the
diagnostic and treatment procedures of the male reproductive system.
3. Name at least six sexually transmitted diseases.
4. Identify and describe the major functions and structures of the female reproductive
system.
5. Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce the terms related to the pathology and the
diagnostic and treatment procedures of the female reproductive system.
6. Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce the terms related to the pathology and the
diagnostic and treatment procedures of the female during pregnancy, childbirth, and
the postpartum period.
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Chapter 15 Diagnostic Procedures and Pharmacology
Rationale: Students will need this terminology to understand the procedures and treatment of
patients.
Students will be able to:
1. Describe the vital signs recorded for most patients.
2. Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce the terms associated with basic examination
procedures.
3. Identify and describe the basic examination positions.
4. Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce terms associated with frequently performed
blood and urinalysis laboratory tests.
5. Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce terms associated with radiography and other
imaging techniques.
6. Differentiate between projection and position, and describe basic radiographic
projections.
7. Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce the pharmacology terms introduced in this
chapter.
VII. Basis for Final Grade
Assessment
Terminology tests (15 chapters)
Midterm and Final tests
Homework, cases, etc.
Percent of Final
Grade
70%
15%
15%
100%
Grading Scale (%)
90-100
A
80 - 89
B
70 - 79
C
60 - 69
D
0 - 59
F
VI.
Course Policies: Grades
Grades of "Incomplete":
The current College policy concerning incomplete grades will be followed in this course.
Incomplete grades are given only in situations where unexpected emergencies prevent a
student from completing the course and the remaining work can be completed the next
semester. The instructor is the final authority on whether a student qualifies for an incomplete.
Incomplete work must be finished by mid-term of the subsequent semester or the “I” will
automatically be recorded as an “F” on the student’s transcript.
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VII. Course Policies: Technology
Email: Arkansas Northeastern College has partnered with Google to host email addresses for
ANC students. myANCmail accounts are created for each student enrolled in the current
semester and is the email address the instructor will use to communicate with the student. The
student accesses the email account by going to http://mail.google.com/a/smail.anc.edu and
using his/her first and last name, separated by a period for the username. The default
password is the Student ID, no hyphens. If the student cannot access the student email,
he/she should contact the MITS department at 762-1020 ext 1150 or ext 1207 or send an email
to ANChelp@smail.anc.edu.
Internet: This course has a web component on myANC.
Computer Labs: In addition to general-purpose classrooms, a number of computer laboratories
are provided for instructional and student use. These networked laboratories are state-of-theart and fully equipped with computers, printers, Internet connections and the latest software.
The labs are open to students enrolled in one or more credit hours at the College.
Technology Support: A lab assistant is generally present in the computer lab in B202 for
assistance in using the College computers. These assistants cannot help the student with
course assignments; specific questions regarding the technology requirements for each course
should be directed to the instructor of the course. Problems with myANC or College email
accounts should be addressed by email to ANCHelp@smail.anc.edu.
VIII. Course Policies: Student Expectations
Disability Access: Arkansas Northeastern College is committed to providing reasonable
accommodations for all persons with disabilities. This syllabus is available in alternate formats
upon request. Students with disabilities who need accommodations in this course must contact
the instructor at the beginning of the semester to discuss needed accommodations. No
accommodations will be provided until the student has met with the instructor to request
accommodations. Students who need accommodations must be registered with Johnny Moore
in Statehouse Hall, 762-3180.
Academic Integrity Policy:
Academic dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Students are expected to do their own
work. Plagiarism, using the words of others without express permission or proper citation, will
not be tolerated. Any cheating (giving or receiving) or other dishonest activity will, at a
minimum, result in a zero on that test or assignment and may be referred, at the discretion of
the instructor, to the Department Chair and/or Vice President of Instruction for further action.
If you are uncertain as to what constitutes academic dishonesty, please consult the Academic
Integrity Policy for further details. (http://www.anc.edu/docs/Academic_Integrity_Policy.pdf)
Learning Assistance Center: The Learning Assistance Center (LAC) is a free resource for ANC
students. The LAC provides drop-in assistance, computer tutorials and audio/visual aids to
students who need help in academic areas. Learning labs offer individualized instruction in the
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areas of mathematics, reading, writing, vocabulary development and college study methods.
Tutorial services are available on an individual basis for those having difficulty with instructional
materials. The LAC also maintains a shelf of free materials addressing specific problems, such
as procedures for writing essays and term papers, punctuation reviews, and other useful
materials. For more information, visit the LAC website at http://www.anc.edu/LAC or stop by
room L104 in the Adams/Vines Library Complex.
Other Student Support Services: Many departments are ready to assist students with reaching
their educational goals. Students should check with their advisors; the Learning Assistance
Center, Room L104; Student Support Services, Room S145; and Student Success, Room L101 to
find the right type of support.
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