Course Title: Medical Terminology I & II-JCTC Dual Credit 2015-2016 Course Description: Medical Terminology provides an overview of the basic techniques of medical word building. Once these techniques have been developed, they can readily be applied to acquire an extensive medical vocabulary. Emphasis is on basic anatomical, physiological, pathology, diagnostic procedures, and pharmacological terms. SUGGESTED: students currently take or have taken human anatomy. Class schedule is coordinated with Mr. Crockett’s Human Anatomy class for the units presented. Instructor’s Name: Dorothy Beaverson, RN, BSN Phone: 502 477-3255 ext. 2363 Email: Dorothy.beaverson@spencer.kyschools.us Course Web Site Address: www.schoology.com Access Code: RQSPD-7J2JF Class Format This class will incorporate a combination of computer based curriculum and classroom based instruction. Students are expected to sign and follow school guidelines for computer use guidelines or will forfeit privileges. Classroom Policies The goal of the Health Science program is to develop the skills necessary for students to become productive employees in the future. To help accomplish these goals, the following rules will be enforced. Violations will be enforced according to SCHS policy. Students are expected to: Be present and ready to work. Take care of personal needs before class. Listen as others are speaking and stay seated during class. Respectful of self and others. Keep work areas clean. Utilize technical devices appropriately and as instructed Supplies: All students are expected to bring the following supplies to class everyday: Method of keeping class notes: notebook, tablet or computer-no cell phones for note-taking Loose leaf paper for assignments Ink pens: standard blue or black ink only—points deducted for assignments turned in with pencil, Sharpie, marker, crayon, highlighter, colored pencil, etc. Optional: any electronic device with internet access (Apple or Android device) Learning Resources: Textbook: Medical Language: Immerse Yourself 3rd edition. Textbook number will be assigned to students for use in reading assignments prior to class. Text assignments will be posted on the classroom website. All students will be responsible for the text and return the textbook agreement form signed by the student and parent. Classroom website: We will utilize Schoology.com for class assignments, submission of homework, online discussions, quizzes, and other supplemental reading/video assignments. It is the student’s responsibility to access the site daily and be prepared. Participation online is essential for completing assignments. Supplemental resources: Handouts, videos, and other materials assigned by the instructor will be given in-class to enhance the students learning of the healthcare profession Grading/Homework Policies SCHS Grading Scale: A 90 – 100 B 80 – 89 C 70 – 79 D 65 – 69 F 64 and below Categories: All graded work will be graded according to the following weights for each category. All in-class and homework assignments are expected to be turned in on time and in the proper location designated in the classroom. Assignments may be submitted online on the Schoology.com website before midnight on the day due. No email assignments accepted. Late assignments will not be accepted unless in the case of absence, then they will be due upon return to school. Daily work/quizzes grade -25% Attendance, class participation, completion of flashbacks /assignments Spelling tests- each week will have a spelling test of medical terms for the unit we are studying or from past units. work ethics and teamwork homework assignments: consists of weekly medical terminology spelling tests Schoology.com online discussion participation according to the guidelines established on the classroom website Tests & Projects- 75% Includes paper & computer based testing, short and extended response, on-demand questions, projects, handouts, etc. Students missing the day of the exam will be expected to take the exam during the next class period. The instructor reserves the right to alter a make-up test that is different from the original in any type of format. Students will be informed of test dates at least a week prior to the test day. All projects will be given advanced notice and guidelines prior to the beginning of the project. Semester Final -25% of overall class grade No exemptions to taking the final. Students absent on the day of the final will have an alternative final given Exams will be at each semester: exams will cover content for that entire semester Plagiarism Policy Students are expected to complete original work. Using other’s ideas or work without due credit is plagiarism and will result in a “0” on the assignment and referral to administration/guidance office . **Grades will be updated weekly on Infinite Campus each Monday. Please email concerns or questions about assignments or for a conference at any time. Cell Phone Usage in class: Upon entering class students will place their cell phones in the provided cell phone dock on their table. Occasionally, students will be able to utilize their cell phone as a learning tool; however, during class the cell phone must remain in the provided cell phone dock. Cell phones that are out at inappropriate times during class without permission will be placed in the classroom dock (near the teacher desk) for two weeks during class only. Students will place their phone in the classroom dock at the beginning of class and retrieve it after the class has been dismissed. When opportunity arises where students can use their phones in class i.e. pictures, Internet opportunity, etc. their phone will remain in the classroom dock. This procedure is to ensure that classroom learning is the top priority and focus for each student and to reduce the amount of social networking in school. JCTC Dual Credit: Juniors and Seniors are eligible to receive three hours college credit for this course through JCTC. All students will need to submit the JCTC application with the $50.00/ school year application fee by September 4th. Checks are to be made out to JCTC admissions. Coursework will not be altered for those students not enrolled in the JCTC credit. Students who are also in the Principles of Health Science course are eligible for the dual credit with no additional money owed. Course Schedule UNIT I- Structure of Medical Language/Human Body Common prefixes, suffixes, and root words/combining forms Body planes and directions UNIT II- Integumentary System Anatomical vocabulary Common diseases of the integumentary system Identifying common diagnostic and treatments for treating the integumentary system UNIT III- Skeletal system Anatomical vocabulary Common diseases of the skeletal system Identifying common diagnostic and treatments for treating the skeletal system UNIT IV- Muscular system Anatomical vocabulary Common diseases of the muscular system Identifying common diagnostic and treatments for treating the muscular system UNIT V- Gastrointestinal system Anatomical vocabulary Common diseases of the gastrointestinal system Identifying common diagnostic and treatments for treating the gastrointestinal system UNIT VI- Nervous system Anatomical vocabulary Common diseases of the nervous system Identifying common diagnostic and treatments for treating the nervous system UNIT VII- Psychiatry Anatomical vocabulary Common diseases of the psychiatry Identifying common diagnostic and treatments for treating the psychiatric patient FIRST SEMESTER EXAM-TBA UNIT VIII- Respiratory system Anatomical vocabulary Common diseases of the respiratory system Identifying common diagnostic and treatments for treating the respiratory system UNIT IX- Cardiovascular system Anatomical vocabulary Common diseases of the cardiovascular system Identifying common diagnostic and treatments for treating the cardiovascular system UNIT X- Blood & Lymphatic system Anatomical vocabulary Common diseases of the blood and lymph system Identifying common diagnostic and treatments for treating the blood and lymph system UNIT XI- Endocrine system Anatomical vocabulary Common diseases of the endocrine system Identifying common diagnostic and treatments for treating the endocrine system UNIT XII- Urinary system Anatomical vocabulary Common diseases of the urinary system Identifying common diagnostic and treatments for treating the urinary system UNIT XIII- Reproductive system (Male) Anatomical vocabulary Common diseases of the male reproductive system Identifying common diagnostic and treatments for treating the male reproductive system UNIT XIV Reproductive system (Female) Anatomical vocabulary Common diseases of the female reproductive system Identifying common diagnostic and treatments for treating the female reproductive system UNIT XV Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology Anatomical vocabulary Common diseases of the eye, ear, nose, and throat Identifying common diagnostic and treatments for treating the eyes, ears, nose, and throat SECOND SEMESTER EXAM-TBA