DATE PREPARED: October 1, 2005
DATE REVISED: January 9, 2009
PCS/CIP/ID NO: 1.2-510707
IAI NO. (if available):
EFFECTIVE DATE OF FIRST CLASS:
CREDIT HOURS: 3
CONTACT HOURS: 3
LECTURE HOURS: 3 LABORATORY HOURS: 0
CATALOG DESCRIPTION (Include specific prerequisites):
Prerequisite: HLTH 110, or equivalent, with a grade of C or better. This course will introduce word parts and abbreviations relating to pharmacology, radiography, eyes/ears, endocrine system, integumentary, oncology, psychiatry/mental health, history/physical examination, and surgery. Word building and defining medical terms, recalling abbreviations and eponyms, spelling, diagnostic procedures, medical conditions, and pronunciation regarding all body systems will also be emphasized. Since this is a continuation of HLTH 110, concepts from that class will be revisited often.
TEXTBOOKS:
Chabner, D. (2004). The language of medicine (8th ed.).
Troy,
MO: Saunders/Elsevier Science.
RELATIONSHIP TO ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND
TRANSFERABILITY:
HLTH 209 was designed to meet the specific needs of a certificate program and not necessarily as a transfer course, particularly in relation to the Illinois Articulation
Initiative. HLTH 209 may transfer to various institutions in a variety of ways. Please see an academic advisor for an explanation concerning transfer options.

COURSE OBJECTIVES (Learning Outcomes)
Outcomes General
Education
Outcomes
CO1 1. Literally define medical terms by stating the meaning of each word part and infer dictionary definitions from these literal definitions.
2. Build medical terms based upon literal definitions.
3. Identify eponyms and classify them to the correct system.
4. Spell terms with a high degree of accuracy.
5. Recall common abbreviations, state their meanings, and relate them to the correct system.
6. Demonstrate pronunciation of medical terms recognizing that some terms have more than one acceptable pronunciation.
7. Distinguish medical terms as diagnostic, anatomical, surgical, therapeutic, or radiological terms.
8. Identify and summarize the purpose of diagnostic tests.
DI1
CT2
Range of Assessment Methods
(in addition to examination questions)
 word building and analysis exercises
 dictionary exercises
 creative writing assignments
 translation of health/medical information*
 word building and analysis exercises
 writing mock medical documents
 labeling exercises
 creative writing assignments
 spelling quizzes
 root vs. combining form exercises
 written assignments
 papers
 translation of health/medical information
 written assignments
 papers
 journal abstract pronunciation assignments
 in-class pronunciations
 oral presentations
 translation of health/medical information
 classroom assessment techniques (e.g., categorizing grid; content, form, outline)
 translation of health/medical information
 written assignments
 papers
 classroom assessment techniques
 translation of health/medical information

9. Categorize common medical conditions into correct body systems.
 translation of health/medical information
 classroom assessment techniques
 written assignments
*”Health/medical information” may include journal or professional articles/abstracts, case studies, mock patient records/test results, and so forth.
COURSE/LAB OUTLINE:
I. Review of Word Parts, Translation, Spelling, and Pronunciation Rules
II. Pharmacology
III. Eyes and Ears
IV. Endocrine
V. Integumentary
VI. Oncology
VII. History, Physical Examination, and Surgery
VIII. Neurology and Psychiatry/Mental Health
IX. Review of Musculo-skeletal
XI. Review of Lymphatics and Blood
XII. Review of Cardiovascular and Respiratory
XIII. Review of Urinary and Digestive
XV. Review of Reproductive Systems
METHOD OF EVALUATION (Tests/Exams, Grading System):
The evaluation methods will vary by instructor, may include, but not limited to, tests/quizzes, pronunciation and written exercises, oral presentations, class participation, papers/projects, other homework assignments, and in-class assignments. Examples of possible methods are given below.
Example 1 in-class assignments written papers pop quizzes written assignments pronunciation exercises
10%
30%
30%
20%
10%
100%
Example 2
10- page paper oral presentation test 1 test 2 test 3 final exam
25%
10%
15%
15%
15%
20%
100%

REQUIRED WRITING AND READING:
Writing assignments may include, but not limited to homework assignments, analyses of abstracts and medical/health articles, analyses of case studies/mock medical reports, and research and creative writing assignments. Each instructor shall determine the amount of writing for the section. In all cases, only medical abbreviations will be accepted, if used at all. No other popular or text abbreviations will be accepted.
Reading assignments shall be determined by the individual instructor, which may include textbook assignments, medical articles, and Internet information.