MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
Course Syllabus (Revised 7/14))
School Year:
2014-2015
School Name: Shelby County ATC
Instructor: Sherry Allen, R.N
High School Credits: 1.0
Program: Health Sciences
Prerequisites: Health Science
Pathway
JCTCS Course Name: AHS 115 – Medical Terminology / College Credits: 3
Course Description and Credits:
This course provides an overview designed of basic techniques of medical word building. It also
provides a study of anatomical, physiological, and pathological terminology with emphasis on
word structures and definition of root words, suffixes, and prefixes from Greek and Latin.
Additional emphasis is placed on spelling and pronunciation. The techniques of critical thinking,
problem solving, collaboration and real life application will be developed through project based
learning. These techniques can readily be applied to acquire an extensive medical vocabulary for
those preparing for a career in the medical field.
Competencies:
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Define medical words by analyzing their Greek or Latin components
Combine prefixes, suffixes, and word roots to form medical terms
Correctly define, pronounce, and spell medical terms
Recognize meaning of commonly used medical abbreviations.
Analyze Greek and Latin roots to define medical terms pertaining to the human body,
pathologies, and treatments
6. Project based learning to include problem solving skills, collaboration, research,
critical thinking and real life application
Resources/Materials Used
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Text: Dean Vaughn Learning System Medical Terminology-350 Damon, 1998.
Dean Vaughn Learning System Medical Terminology/DVD presentations
Text: Introduction to MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY (2 nd Edition: Ehrilich/Schrodeder.
2009/Delmar/Cengage)
SREB: Project Based learning guidelines
Classroom Expectations
The Dean Vaughn system is a series of 14 DVD presentations that offer the student an
“audionym” to associate each element of medical terms. The remainder of the course will include
a study of the body systems and related medical terms though project based learning
(See attached attendance policy and Classroom Expectations)
Class Supplies:
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3x5 note cards (350+) and card file box
1 inch binder
Assessment Plan: Shelby County ATC
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Exams/Projects - 75%
Daily Work/Career Skills – 25%
Grading Scale: 90-100 A
80-89 B
72-79 C
66-71 D
65-0 F
NOTE: JCC Dual Credit: Must be a “C” or above in order to receive college
credit
Make-up Work:
Attendance is critical. If you do miss class and follow class call-in procedures, you may turn in
any missed work and view videos at the instructor’s discretion. It is YOUR responsibility to keep
up with your make-up work. This class moves at a fast pace and if you get behind it is very
difficult to catch-up. Please make every effort to attend class.
Course Outline:
Projects incorporated throughout course
Weeks 1-18: Dean Vaughn Series Lesson 1-14
Mid-Term: Week 9: Lessons 1-7
Weeks 10-17: Lessons 8-14
Week 18: Review and Final Exam (Lessons 1-14)
Weeks 19-35: Introductions to Medical Terminology: Body Systems
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Skeletal System
Muscular System
Integumentary System
Cardiovascular System
Blood/Lymphatic System
Digestive System
Urinary System
Nervous System
Respiratory System
Endocrine System
Special Senses
Reproductive Systems
Accommodations for Individuals with Disabilities and Equal Employment
Opportunities (EEO)
The Education Cabinet, the Department for Workforce Investment and the Office of
Career and Technical Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national
origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in educational services and/or employment. The
Education Cabinet provides, upon request, reasonable accommodations including
auxiliary aids and services necessary to afford an individual with a disability an equal
opportunity to participate in all services, programs and activities. To request materials in
an alternative format, contact the Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator in OCTE or Norb
Ryan at NorbJ.Ryan@ky.gov. Persons with hearing-and speech- impairments can
contact the agency by sing the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication
device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 1-800—648-6057. For TDD to voice,
call 1-800-648-6056.
The Office of Career and Technical Education does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, or religion in admission to
education programs, activities, and employment practices in accordance with Title VI of
the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the
Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (revised
1992), and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and shall provide, upon request
by a qualified disabled individual, reasonable accommodations including auxiliary aids
and services necessary to afford individuals with a disability an equal opportunity to
participate.
Jefferson Community and Technical College System
Dual Credit Guidelines
Dual Credit Statement
This course is being offered as part of the dual credit program at Jefferson Community and
Technical College. Each student that successfully completes this course with a grade of “C” or
above will earn college credit. Students must complete and sign a dual credit application and that
application must be on file in the dual credit office for credit to be awarded. Each student will
receive a college ID card, a student e-mail account and will be eligible to use any of Jefferson’s
student services. Even if the student does not enroll for dual credit, he or she may be eligible for
articulated credit if they attend college at Jefferson.
Mission Statement
This course supports Jefferson’s mission to provide technical education.
Disabilities Statement
Dual credit students with an Individual Education Plan in place are expected to follow that plan as
outlined while at their high school.
Protocol for Student Complaints
Dual credit students that have an issue with the grade they receive are to first discuss the issue
with their instructor, then the principal at their school, then the Director of Dual Credit, Kitty
Zachery, JEC 217, DT campus, 502-213-2443, Kitty.Zachery@KCTCS.edu.
Non-Discrimination Statement
Jefferson Community and Technical College is an Equal Opportunity Institution. The colleges of
the Kentucky Community and Technical College System are committed to providing educational
opportunities to all qualified students regardless of economic or social status, beliefs, sexual
orientation, age, national origin, or physical or mental disability.
Plagiarism and Cheating Policies
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the act of presenting ideas, words, or organization of a source, published or not, as if
they were one’s own. All quoted material must be in quotation marks, and all paraphrases,
quotations, significant ideas, and organization must be acknowledged by some form of
documentation acceptable to the instructor for the course.
Cheating
Cheating includes buying, stealing, or otherwise obtaining unauthorized copies of examinations
or assignments for the purpose of improving one’s academic standing. During examinations or inclass work, cheating includes having unauthorized information, and/or referring to unauthorized
notes or other written or electronic information. In addition, copying from others, either during
examinations or in the preparation of homework assignments, is a form of cheating.
For more information, contact Mr. William Denton, Office of Career and Technical Education,
20th Floor CPT, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, (502) 564-4286. Mr. Denton can also be reached
through his e-mail address: WilliamJ.Denton@ky.gov.
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