CATALOG # BOE171
CIP # 520408
DATE: March 10, 2010
Moberly Area Community College
Common Syllabus
BOE 171 Medical Terminology
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Catalog description: Medical Terminology
(3-0-3)
This course provides vocabulary necessary for employment in Allied Health careers such as
medical records technician and medical office assistant through the study of body systems and
anatomical terms, diseases, tumors, and surgical procedures.
Basic computer skills
recommended prior to enrolling in this course.
Prerequisite: None.
Text: Gylys, Barbara A., Medical Terminology Simplified, 4th Edition, Davis Publishing,
ISBN: 978-0-8036-2302-6.
Other Required Materials: IPC or Computer lab, blank diskette
Purpose of Course: To provide a basic vocabulary necessary for employment in allied medical
fields such as medical office assisting and medical records. This course is designed for those
who desire a working knowledge of the language of medicine.
Course Objectives:
1.
Identify the organs and structures of the body systems.
2.
Demonstrate comprehension of the main functions of the body systems
3.
Pronounce, spell, and define commonly used medical terms for anatomy,
physiology, pathology, and procedures related to the major body systems
4.
Demonstrate comprehension of medical words by defining their elements
5.
Use a medical dictionary and similar reference materials to find the meaning of
medical terms and commonly used abbreviation
6.
Master the pronunciation and spelling of medical terms by using pronunciation
guides and audio cassette tapes
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The objectives of Medical Terminology meet the guidelines set forth for the Medical
Office Assistant by the American Association of Medical Assistants.
Course Content: See attached course outline
Statement to Connect Course with Technical Program Outcome Statement:
In compliance with MACC’s General Education outcomes, the student who successfully
completes this course will be able to:
I. Demonstrate effective written and oral communication;
Assessment of Student Learning:
The text uses a self-study technique called “programmed learning” which includes workbook
exercises, CD exercises, and audio exercises. Time in class will be used for introducing new
body systems and medical word elements, review of material, word drill, pronunciation practice,
and group problem solving utilizing actual medical documents that the student will analyze.
Students will complete self-tests outside of class. Testing will be done weekly. Computer-aided
exercises will be completed weekly.
Make up test days are scheduled in the course outline. No other make-up tests will be given.
GRADING: A point system is utilized for each of the weighted course components. The
percentage of points determines the grade earned. Component weights are as follows: Spelling
tests: 40% Unit Tests: 30% Mid-Term 10% Final 20%.
Grading scale 93 -100% = A
83 - 92% = B
73 - 82% = C
65 - 72% = D
Below 65% = Failure
Description of Major Assignment(s)/Project(s): Completion of lab workbook and CD
exercises, field trip to a transcription department or other medical setting to view actual work
practices
Program Assessment:
The Business and Office Technology faculty continually strive to meet the needs of their
students through program improvements. These improvements are a result of program
assessments and the consultation and advisement of the BOT Advisory Committee. In addition
to the course assessments outlines in this syllabus, the objectives achieved in this course will
also be an integral part of the Business and Office Technology program assessment. Students
will be assessed on the mastery of course concepts and essential skills attained in this course
during the capstone course, Administrative Office Procedures.
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Instructor Policies:
Attendance:
Any student who misses two consecutive weeks of class during a regular sixteen week semester
or the equivalent proportion of the class time during a shorter session will be dropped from the
class by the instructor unless acceptable justification is supplied. Additionally, any student who
misses more than one-fourth of the entire number of in-seat class meetings in a regular 16- week
semester or the equivalent proportion of class time during a shorter session, may be dropped
from that class by that instructor if, in the opinion of the instructor, the student does not have
reasonable opportunity to succeed in the class.
Student attendance must be defined in a different manner for online, hybrid, and virtual courses.
Student attendance in these courses is defined as active participation in the course. Online,
hybrid, and virtual courses will, at a minimum, have weekly mechanisms for student
participation, such as any or all of the following methods:
a.
Completion of quizzes or exams
b.
Submission of assignments
c.
Participation in threaded discussions
d.
Communication with the instructor
A student who does not participate in an online, hybrid, or virtual course for two consecutive
weeks will be dropped by the instructor unless acceptable justification is supplied.
Tardiness:
Make-up and late work:
Extra-Credit:
Schedule of Student Assignment and Activities:
Americans with Disabilities Act Statement
Students who have disabilities that qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act may
register for assistance through the Office of Access and ADA Services. Students are invited to
contact the Access/ADA Office to confidentially discuss disability information, academic
accommodations, appropriate documentation and procedures. The Office of Access and ADA
Services is located in the Main Library and the phone number is (660) 263-4110 ext. 11240.
Students may also contact the Columbia office at (573) 234-1067
ext. 12120.
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