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HIT 110
Medical Terminology
Plan of Instruction
Effective Date: Fall, 2013
Version Number: 2012-1
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is an introduction to the language of medicine. Course emphasis is on
terminology related to disease and treatment in correlation with anatomy and physiology
of all anatomical body systems. Student competencies include word construction,
definition, spelling, pronunciation, and use of correct abbreviations for numerous
medical terms. CORE
CREDIT HOURS
Theory Credit Hours
Lab Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours
Total Contact
3 hours
0 hours
3 hours
3 hours
NOTE: Theory credit hours are a 1:1 contact to credit ratio. Programs may schedule practical lab
hours as 3:1 or 2:1 contact to credit ratio; Clinical hours are 3:1 contact to credit ratio; and
Preceptorships may be scheduled as 3:1 or 5:1 (Ref Board Policy 705.01).
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PREREQUISITE COURSES
As determined by college.
CO-REQUISITE COURSES
As determined by college.
INSTRUCTOR NOTE: OAD 211 may be used as a suitable substitute for this course
at the discretion of the college.
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES


Use word parts to construct and analyze words.
Use medical terms in a health care environment.
INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS

Cognitive – Use appropriate medical terms based on accepted rules for word
formation and application.
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Psychomotor – There are no psychomotor skills directly associated with this
course.

Affective – Value the importance of forming and using appropriate medical
terminology.
STUDENT OBJECTIVES
Condition Statement: Unless otherwise indicated, evaluation of student’s attainment
of objectives is based on knowledge gained from this course. Specifications may be in
the form of, but not limited to, cognitive skills diagnostic instruments, manufacturer’s
specifications, technical orders, regulations, national and state codes, certification
agencies, locally developed lab/clinical assignments, or any combination of
specifications.
This course is based on information from the Commission on
Accreditation on Health Informatics and Information Management (CAHIIM), 2011.
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
MODULE A - BASIC WORD STRUCTURE
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
A1.0 Use word parts to construct
and analyze words.
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
A1.1 This competency is measured
cognitively.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
A1.1.1 Combine word components to build medical terms.
A1.1.2 Correctly spell medical terms using various word components.
A1.1.3 Identify discrepancies in spelling and usage.
A1.1.4 Correctly pronounce medical terms.
MODULE A OUTLINE:
 Rules of basic word structure
 Root words
 Combining forms
 Prefixes and suffixes
 Spelling and usage
 Pronunciation
KSA
2
2
2
2
2
MODULE B - CONSTRUCTING AND ANALYZING WORDS
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
B1.0 Use medical terms in a health
care environment.
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
B1.1 Analyze words to determine their
meanings.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
B1.1.1 Combine word parts to form medical terms.
B1.1.2 Define medical terms using contextual clues.
B1.1.3 Determine the meaning of medical terms using various reference
sources.
B1.1.4 Relate medical terms to the appropriate body system.
MODULE B OUTLINE:
 Building words
 Analyzing words
 Contextual clues
 Medical definitions
 Abbreviations
 Use of references
 Word application and associations (body system specific)
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KSA
2
2
3
2
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LEARNING OUTCOMES TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS
The table below identifies the percentage of learning objectives for each module. Instructors
should develop sufficient numbers of test items at the appropriate level of evaluation.
KSA
Module A
Module B
Limited
Knowledge and
Proficiency
1
0
0
Indicator
Key Terms
1
Limited
Knowledge
and
Proficiency
2
Moderate
Knowledge
and
Proficiency
3
Advanced
Knowledge
and
Proficiency
4
Superior
Knowledge
and
Proficiency
A
Affective
Objective
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Moderate
Knowledge and
Proficiency
2
100%
75%
Advanced
Knowledge and
Proficiency
3
0
25%
Superior
Knowledge and
Proficiency
4
0
0
Learner’s Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Description
 Recognize basic information about the subject including terms and
nomenclature.
 Students must demonstrate ability to recall information such as facts,
terminology or rules related to information previously taught.
 Performs simple parts of the competency. Student requires close
supervision when performing the competency.
 Distinguish relationships between general principles and facts. Adopts
prescribed methodologies and concepts.
 Students must demonstrate understanding of multiple facts and
principles and their relationships, and differentiate between elements
of information. Students state ideal sequence for performing task.
 Performs most parts of the competency with instructor assistance as
appropriate.
 Examines conditions, findings, or other relevant data to select an
appropriate response.
 The ability to determine why and when a particular response is
appropriate and predict anticipated outcomes.
 Students demonstrate their ability to seek additional information and
incorporate new findings into the conclusion and justify their answers.
 Performs all parts of the competency without instructor assistance.
 Assessing conditions, findings, data, and relevant theory to formulate
appropriate responses and develop procedures for situation resolution.
Involves higher levels of cognitive reasoning.
 Requires students to formulate connections between relevant ideas
and observations.
 Students apply judgments to the value of alternatives and select the
most appropriate response.
 Can instruct others how to do the competency.
 Performs competency quickly and accurately.
 Describes learning objectives that emphasize a feeling tone, an
emotion, or a degree of acceptance or rejection.
 Objectives vary from simple attention to selected phenomena to
complex but internally consistent qualities of character and conscience.
 Expressed as interests, attitudes, appreciations, values, and emotional
sets or biases.
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