High School Course
Medical Terminology (½ credit)
(MDTRM-TP) 1212122T
AND
Introduction to Health Science Technology
(½-1 credit) (INTHS-TP) 1210120T OR any statewidearticulated health science technology course
College WECM Equivalent
Medical Terminology
HPRS 1106 or HPRS 1206 (or HPRS 1006
CEU)
OR
Medical Terminology
MDCA 1213 or MDCA 1313 (or MDCA 1013
CEU)
OR
Medical Terminology
HITT 1205 or HITT 1305 (or HITT 1005
CEU)
Course Outcomes – Medical Terminology
(HPRS 1106/1206)
Course Description:
A study of word origin and structure through the introduction of prefixes, suffixes, root words, plurals,
abbreviations and symbols, surgical procedures, medical specialties, and diagnostic procedures.
Learning Outcomes:
The student will identify, pronounce, and spell medical terms; use terms in context; build and analyze
medical terms; and use medical references as resource tools.
Expected Competencies
(The enhanced course must include the following competencies.)
The student can:
1.
Identify the roles of the word parts utilized in analyzing and constructing medical
terminology.
A. Root.
B. Prefix.
C. Suffix.
D. Combining vowel.
E. Combining form.
2.
Explain how combining vowels are used in forming medical words.
3.
Build and analyze medical terms.
4.
Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce the basic combining forms, prefixes, and
suffixes.
5.
Identify basic medical abbreviations and medical terms.
6.
Utilize appropriate medical references as resource tools.
Textbook, Hardware/Software, and Tool Recommendations:
None.
Check if
“Yes”
Course Outcomes – Medical Terminology
(MDCA 1213/1313)
Course Description:
A study and practical application of a medical vocabulary system. Includes structure, recognition,
analysis, definition, spelling, pronunciation, and combination of medical terms from prefixes, suffixes,
roots, and combining forms.
Learning Outcomes:
The student will define terms and abbreviations which apply to the structural organization of the body;
analyze and identify terms and their components from a list, including prefixes, suffixes, roots, and
combining forms; identify correct pronunciation, spelling, and definition of medical terms; and correctly
interpret the contents of a written patient medical scenario.
Expected Competencies
(The enhanced course must include the following competencies.)
Check if
“Yes”
The student can:
1.
2.
Define terms and abbreviations which apply to the structural organization of the
body.
Analyze and identify terms and their components from a list, including prefixes,
suffixed, roots, and combining forms.
3.
Identify correct pronunciation, spelling, and definition of medical terms.
4.
Correctly interpret the contents of a written patient medical scenario.
Textbook, Hardware/Software, and Tool Recommendations:
LaFleur Brooks, M. (2002). Exploring medical language (5th edition). St. Louis: Mosby. ISBN 0-32301458-5]
Course Outcomes – Medical Terminology
(HITT 1205/1305)
Course Description:
Study of word origin and structure through the introduction of prefixes, suffixes, root words, plurals,
abbreviations and symbols, surgical procedures, medical specialties, and diagnostic procedures.
Learning Outcomes:
Study of word origin and structure through the introduction of prefixes, suffixes, root words, plurals,
abbreviations and symbols, surgical procedures, medical specialties, and diagnostic procedures.
Expected Competencies
(The enhanced course must include the following competencies.)
The student can:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Identify and define prefixes, combining forms, and suffixes in constructing medical
terms.
Identify and define body parts and systems and their functions using the basic
reference systems of body planes, body directions, body cavities, and structural
units.
Describe the major medical specialties.
Recognize, identify, define, pronounce, and spell terms related to the structure,
diagnosis, pathology, procedures, and treatment of the following body systems:
musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, lymphatic and immune, respiratory, digestive,
urinary, nervous, sense organs (eyes and ears), skin, endocrine, blood, cancer
medicine (oncology), and reproductive.
Recognize, identify, define, pronounce, and spell terms related to radiology, nuclear
medicine, and radiation therapy.
Recognize, identify, define, pronounce, and spell terms associated with
pharmacology, general medical terminology, pathogenic organisms, types of
diseases, and lesions.
Textbook, Hardware/Software, and Tool Recommendations:
The Language of Medicine, 6th edition. Chabner, W. B. Saunders Company, 2001.
The Merck Manual, 18th Edition. Merck.
Sarah Mitchell-Hatton. The Davis Book of Medical Abbreviations.
Check if
“Yes”