MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY AHS 115
3 Credit Hours
SYLLABUS
Fall 2010
Tuesday and Thursday
1:00-2:15
Room # 225
Savanna Garrity
Medical Information Technology Program Coordinator
Office # 269
(270) 824-8645
savanna.garrity@kctcs.edu
Office Hours
Monday and Wednesday
10:00-11:00 & 1:00-2:00
Tuesday and Thursday
8:30-9:30
Friday – by appointment
Madisonville Community College
2000 College Drive
Madisonville KY 42431
(270) 821-2250
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Introduces students to medical terminology including familiar elements, body systems,
operative procedures, pharmacology, and methods of researching medical information
including, but not limited to, names and description of disease and drugs.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
 Identify root words, prefixes, and suffixes for medical terms
 Master general medical terms
 Master terms relating to the skin
 Master terms relating to the skeletal system
 Master terms relating to the muscular system
 Master terms relating to the blood and lymph
 Master terms relating to the cardiovascular system
 Master terms relating to the respiratory system
 Master terms relating to the digestive system
 Master terms relating to the urinary system
 Master terms relating to the nervous system
 Master terms relating to the endocrine system
 Master terms relating to the reproductive system
 Master terms relating to the eyes and the ears
 Master terms relating to pharmacology
 Correctly spell medical terms
GENERAL EDUCATION COMPETENCIES
Think Critically
1. Make connections in learning across the disciplines and draw logical conclusions.
2. Demonstrate problem solving through interpreting, analyzing, summarizing, and/or
integrating a variety of materials.
 Assessed using practice exercises that include combining word parts, utilizing previous
learned material as the course progresses.
INSTRUCTIONAL METHOD
A major part of the class time is used for lecture presentation; however, other methods will be
used as an adjunct to lectures in order to clarify technical material and involve the student
population. Demonstration is used to clarify difficult concepts and illustrated job skills. In
addition, web enhanced tools will be utilized. There will be time for questions regarding the
subject matter, class discussions, games, drills, review of homework, and quizzes, video
presentations, and group activities. Homework varies depending on the student and chapter
material. Average homework ranges from one to 4 hours per week.
PREREQUISITES/COOREQUISTES
NONE
REQUIRED TEXT
The Language of Medicine, 9th Edition, Davi-Ellen Chabner, Elsevier publishing
RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES AND REFERENCES
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Set of highlighter pens
Medical Dictionary
Folders to keep papers organized
CD-Rom from the text
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITES
Each student is responsible to
 Be on time dependable, reliable and motivated to learn
 Maintain a positive attitude toward the work and be honest in the desire to succeed
 Show respect for fellow students and work cooperatively with them when asked to do so
on assignments or projects
 Avoid gossip. Issues between individuals are to be discussed ONLY between the
parties involved and the instructor
 All work must have the student’s name and date on their paper
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Because regular attendance is important to your success, you are expected to attend all class
sessions as scheduled. If you know you will be arriving late or need to leave early, please
notify me ahead of time. In the event of an absence, you are responsible to obtain the
homework assignment(s) and notify me prior to the absence. You may call my voice mail at
(270) 824-8645 to leave a message. There are critical times during the course when making
up work even from one absence will be extremely difficult.
LATE WORK POLICY
No homework. There will be no make up for tests. The final will count as two test scores.
There will be no make up for extra credit assignments.
QUESTIONS
Sometimes questions are not thought of until after the class has been dismissed. If you have a
concern or an unanswered question, please drop in during my office hours or call my voice
mail (270) 824-8645 and leave your name, date, and time you called, your question, and within
the next two days, I will return your call. I will be glad to speak to you regarding you concerns.
WITHDRAWAL POLICY
Students can withdraw from class by August 20th without a grade, October 18th and receive a
grade of W, and with instructors permission after that. If you find it necessary to withdraw from
class, please be sure to do with an official drop slip with Admissions. You will not be removed
from the class roll if you merely stop coming.
GRADING POLICY
Tests
Classroom exercises (attendance and participation
90%
10%
To communicate using Standard English, your writing will be evaluated by utilized various
assignments. With further attention to the evaluation of your writing, all faculty are expected to
call attention to and penalize for errors in English usage and require the rewriting of paper
which do not meet acceptable standards,” (CCS Ruses, Section V232)
STUDENT SAFETY INFORMATION
Madisonville Community College is concerned with the safety of the students attending classes
at any of the four campuses. The following points are for your benefit as a student.
 In case any life threatening event, call 911. The local emergency responders are better
equipped to take care of these situations.
 To sign up for the Safety Notification Alert Process (SNAP) go to the MCC webpage
and click on the SNAP section. After completing this, you will receive notifications on
school closings, inclement weather, and other safety notifications.
 To report a safety concern call the MCC Tip Line at 824-1900 to report safety concerns
or suspicious behavior. This line is monitored once a day Monday through Friday.
 There is a Maintenance #836-5330 for students on the North campus for use after the
switchboard closes at 4:30. This is a cell phone that is answered by one of the
Maintenance & Operations personnel.
 The MCC emergency number is answered by selected personnel during the day and by
a cell phone when these are not available. 824-1911
SUPPORT SERVICES
 Medical dictionaries, CPT and ICD-9-CM resources are available in the classroom for
your use. Please see me to reserve these items.
 The medical software that accompanies the Work text may be loaded on your home
computer and is loaded on computers in the classroom.
ADA Statement
If you have a documented disability and need any type
of accommodation, you are required to register with the
Disability Resource Coordinator. Contact Valerie Wolfe,
Disability Resource Coordinator, Room 139 JHG,
(270) 824-1708.
STUDY TIPS
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Review Syllabus and outline often
Read the assigned lecture material prior to the lecture
Find a quiet, comfortable place to study, one that welcomes you and makes you feel
ready to learn. Get into a “posture” for study. Do not lie down or get too comfortable
Manage your study time wisely and study in segments. Do not try to read all the
material, answer all the questions, or do all the exercises in one session.
Take breaks during your study time
Make flash cards for key terms. By writing them, reading them, and saying them you
will learn them quickly. These are also good for a comprehensive review.
Take flash cards and other study materials with you to different places. You never know
when you may have a few minutes to learn a term or review a concept
Study with a partner or in a group.
Highlight important information in the textbook. Mark in the margins, note questions,
and use the entire book as a study guide.
Take notes as you read, or develop a chapter outline
Seek help if you are having difficulties, consult with your instructor, and do not wait until
you fall behind in the class.
Do not cram the night before a test. Study for several days. Learn relaxation
techniques to calm yourself if you have test anxiety.
STUDENT RESOURCES
Library: http://courses.madcc.kctcs.net/library/loman.html
Job Bank: http://www.ajb.dni.us/seeker/search/
Student Code of Conduct: www.kctcs.edu/student/code.htm
COURSE OUTLINE***
DATE, DAY
CHAPTER OF
DISCUSSION
August 17
August 19
August 24
August 26
August 31
September 2
September 7
September 9
September 14
September 16
September 21
September 23
September 28
September 30
October 5
October 7
October 19
October 21
October 26
October 28
November 2
November 4
November 9
November 11
November 16
November 18
November 23
November 30
December 2
December 9
Chapter 1
Chapter1
Chapter 2
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 3/4
Chapter 4
READING &
ASSIGNMENTS
Pages 3-
Test 1-4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 7 and Review
Chapter 8
Chapter 8/9
Chapter 9 & Review
Test 5-9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Review
Test 10-14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 21
Review
Final Exam
15,16,17,18,21
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
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Fall Break - October 11-15
Thanksgiving Break – November 25-26
***The outline is a tentative forecast for the course. There will be times in which it may take
more or less time to cover the material dependant upon the classroom environment and the
learning of the students. With different classes, it takes different amounts of time to cover the
same material.