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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Higher Education
University of Hail
Faculty of Nursing
Course Syllabus
Course Title
Course Number
Course Prerequisite
Course corequisite
Year/Semester/Level
Credit Hours
Faculty Member
Office Number
: Medical Terminology
: LGNE 183
: None
:None
: 2nd year /level 2
: 4 credit hours\ week.
:
:
Course Description:
A systematic approach to scientific terms and medical words of Greek and Latin origin.
This course focuses on the accurate spelling and pronunciation of terms along with
abbreviations and other words classified as: diagnostic, anatomical, surgical,
radiological, or therapeutic. Some anatomy is discussed to correlate the use and context
of the terms.
The student will study and demonstrate the use of medical word stems, suffixes, and
prefixes as related to the body systems and associated diseases. Study and demonstrate
proficiency in the pronunciation, spelling, and definitions of medical terms, the use of
the medical dictionary and related reference materials.
Course objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the students should be able to:
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1) Understand the need for exactness in medical vocabulary
2) Recognize that the meaning of complex medical terms can be derived by
analysis of simpler components.
3) Use a word-building system to write medical terms.
4) Acquire a basic foundation in medical terminology that will lead to
recognizing thousands of medical terms.
5) Write the singular form versus the plural form of terms.
6) Understand many terms relate to anatomy, pathology, surgical operations,
diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures.
7) Be familiar with the principal fields of medicine and allied health.
8) Identify and describe the major organ systems of the body.
9) Describe the major diseases and disorders affecting each body system.
10) Define word roots, combining forms, prefixes, and suffixes of medical terms.
11) Define new and unfamiliar words by analyzing the elements of medical
terminology.
12) Master pronunciation and spelling of common medical words.
13) Evaluate and interpret medical records and other forms of medical
communication.
Teaching methods:
1. Modified lecture,
2. Group discussion
3. Written assignment,
4. Internet applications
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Students will be responsible for reading chapters covered in the class before
class and do the learning exercise assignments which are meant to enhance the
lecture. Class time will be devoted to discussing content, presenting enrichment
materials, answering students' questions.
Main Teaching Aids:
1. Data show
2. White board
3. Flip chart
Evaluation:
1- Participation and attendance
2- Quizzes
3- First Exam
4- Second Exam
5- Project
6- Final Exam
Total
10%
10%
20%
20%
10%
30%
100%
Textbook:

Medical Terminology Simplified, second edition. A Programmed Learning
Approach by Body System., By Gylys and Masters.
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Any medical dictionary.
References:

Medical Terminology : A Short Course, Davi- Ellen Chabner, 4th Edition.
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MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
Unit
Unit 1
Hour
Unit 2
Unit 3
Content
Introduction to Medical Terminology
Anatomical Planes and Positions
Digestive System
Urinary System
Unit 4
Integumentary System
4
8
4
4
TEST 1
Unit 5
Reproductive System
2
4
Unit 6
Respiratory System
4
Unit 7
Endocrine/Nervous Systems
4
TEST 2
2
Unit 8
Musculoskeletal System
6
Unit 9
Cardiovascular System
4
Unit 10
Special Senses
4
Unit 11
Student Presentations
6
FINAL EXAM
4