MCKINNEY ISD
CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
ONLINE MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
INSTRUCTOR
Juli Ruopp, P.T
You may contact me via the messaging system on our class webpage for
regular communication.
As alternate contacts, my school email address is jruopp@mckinneyisd.net.
During the McKinney ISD server downtime (June 27th to July 8th) I have set
up an alternate email account, juliruopp@gmail.com
I will make every attempt to respond to you within 24 hours on weekdays
and within 48 hours during weekends and holidays.
COURSE ACCESS
The web address for our course is
https://student.elearning.mckinneyisd.net/. This is not an apex course.
Our course goes through the MISD server.
There will be 10 days during our summer session where we cannot access our
course. The dates/times for the downtime are from noon on Thursday,
6/27 to 6:00 am on Monday 7/8.
During this downtime, you will be working on Units 1 and 2 on my weebly
website, www.boydhealthscience.weebly.com. On July 8th we will return to
https://student.elearning.mckinneyisd.net.
OFFICE HOURS
If you need tutoring, I can set up real-time “chat” session on our class site.
Please let me know that you need help and we will set up a time to “meet”
online.
This is in a “chat room” environment, open to the entire class. If you need
to discuss a private matter, please contact me and we can talk over the
phone.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Medical Terminology is a course designed to develop a working knowledge
of the language of medicine. Students acquire word-building skills by learning prefixes, suffixes, roots, and
abbreviations. By relating terms to body systems, students identify proper use of words in a medical
environment. Knowledge of medical terminology enhances the student’s ability to successfully secure
employment or pursue advanced education in health care.
SUPPLIES:
Please refer to the orientation course for technology requirements. You need to have access to the internet
the entire summer session to complete this course.
You will also need approximately 300 index cards to create paper flashcards.
A textbook is recommended for this course. The name of the book is Introduction to Medical Terminology
by Ann Ehrlich and Carol L.Schroeder . I will forward information on how to obtain a textbook in the first
few days of the course.
UNITS OF STUDY (please refer to course calendar for due dates)
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Introduction to Medical Terminology
The Human Body in Health and Disease
The Skeletal System
The Muscular System
The Cardiovascular System
The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
The Respiratory System
The Digestive System
The Integumentary System
The Nervous System
Special Senses
The Urinary System
The Endocrine System
The Reproductive System
COURSE STRUCTURE:
Please pay close attention to these directions on how to complete this course…
 This course is completed almost entirely online.
 You may work at your own pace.
 You may not skip around units. All work must be completed in order.
 You must complete one unit before moving on to the next.
 Units 1 and 2 (except for the tests) will be completed in Schoology
 All work, including the onsite final exam, must be
completed by July 29th.
Steps For Completing A Unit
1. Start each unit by reviewing the Overview Powerpoint. Then go through the “book” for the unit. A
book is designated by a book icon. The content you will need for your quizzes and tests can be
found in the powerpoint and the “book.”
2. Next, make your flashcards and practice, practice, practice!!!
3. Once you are familiar with the content, take a quiz. Remember…you have 2 attempts at each quiz.
You must wait at least 60 minutes between attempts. This gives you time to review the material.
4. Once all work for a unit (except the test) is complete, request the test access code from me. I will
verify that you have completed all work for that unit. You will then receive the test access code.
The access code will only work for a specified period of time.
5. Finally, take the test for the unit.
6. You may then move on to the next unit.
Assessments:
Tests and quizzes will be timed. If you go over time, the system will give you zero credit. Please be
aware of the timer on the screen. You will need to submit your work before time runs out. Any questions
you do not answer will be counted as incorrect answers. Quizzes will be available at any time during the
unit. You will be given 2 attempts at each quiz. The higher grade will count. Questions are chosen at
random. The quiz you take for each attempt will not be the same. It is recommended that you take both
attempts, even if you are happy with your first grade. You will get more practice for the test. Remember
the higher grade counts.
You will be given one attempt at each test. Tests will require an access code to enter. The access code will
only work for a specified period of time. Please do not request an access code until you are truly ready to
take that test.
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:
You will receive announcements regarding the course a few times per week. These announcements will be
posted on the course site as “Latest News.” This is important information. Please be sure to carefully read
all announcements.
EVALUATION:
Due to the unique format of this course, the grading structure will be different from your other classes.
Your final exam covers the entire course, will be taken in-person, and will count for 30% of your
final semester grade.
Your grade will be calculated as follows:
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50% Summative (Unit Tests)
20% Formative (Quizzes and other assignments)
30% Final Exam
There is a gradebook within the course to keep track of your progress.
How To Be Successful In This Course
1. PACE YOURSELF
Don’t procrastinate. There is no substitute for daily preparation. You must monitor your own
progress. There is a lot of information and the final exam is cumulative.
2. FLASHCARDS
Creating and reviewing your flashcards is vital to learning this material. This course is based in
memorization and repetition. Review ALL of your flashcards EVERY DAY!
3. STAY CONNECTED
Although you may not see me in a classroom, I am always available to help.
4. BE ON THE LOOK-OUT
The information presented in this class can be found all around you. Listen for medical terms on
TV and in movies, look for them in print media, and pay close attention when you are at the
doctor’s office. Applying this vocabulary to real-life situations is essential to learning.
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5. READ YOUR TEXTBOOK
Your textbook is a valuable resource. There are many illustrations and explanations of the terms
and concepts presented in this course. I highly recommend reading the entire corresponding
textbook chapter as you progress through the unit, then refer back to specific topics as needed.
6. ASK FOR ASSISTANCE
In this virtual environment, I, as your teacher, cannot read your expressions or body language. I
cannot anticipate that you are having trouble, do not fully comprehend a concept, or have been
sick. If you need help, “show up” to online office hours or send me a message. I am here to
help.