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COURSE SYLLABUS for Medical Terminology 120
Fall 2009
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Russellville Area Tech Center
Health Science
Medical Terminology
HEA 120
0.5
None
10-12
TEACHER:
ROOM:
CONTACT INFO:
Martha Ann Fiese, MSN, RN, BC, EdS
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(270) 726-8432 martha.fiese@ky.gov
REQUIRED TEXTS:
Dean Vaughn Medical Terminology 350, by Dean Vaughn. Damon Instructional
Systems Division.
Medical Dictionary (in classroom)
Handouts, Powerpoint presentations, lectures, and class discussions
Supplies: Study flash cards and/or index cards
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to teach medical terminology to those who have elected a career
in the allied health field. Regardless of the specific area selected, medical language is the
cornerstone of all other functions. The intent of this course is to develop the ability to
recognize the language of medicine in the context in which it is used, as well as to
recognize the language of medicine by sight.
The student will study and demonstrate the use of medical word stems, suffixes, and
prefixes as related to the body systems and associated diseases. Study and demonstrate
proficiency in the pronunciation, spelling, and definitions of medical terms, the use of the
medical dictionary and related reference materials.
DEAN VAUGHN MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY 350, DAMON/INSTRUCTIONAL
SYSTEMS. The purpose of this course is to teach the student the meanings of 350 Latin
and Greek elements, or word parts. The knowledge of the 350 elements in this course
will enable the student to interpret and understand more than ten thousand complex
medical terms.
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The audio-visual portion of this program teaches a simplified meaning for each of the
elements. The text includes an expansion of these meanings and demonstrates the
various forms in which they may appear in medical terms.
A 100% Award will be given to those students who have completed the Dean Vaughn
Medical Terminology course and achieved 100% retention of the 350 elements taught.
A Pretest and Posttest will be administered for assessment of student performance.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology by identifying at least 80 percent
of the meanings of 350 Latin and Greek word-parts that are called prefixes, roots
and suffixes.
2. Spell the names of drugs presented.
The objectives will be achieved through a combination of written and listening exercises,
which utilizes a multisensory approach to learning. Wherever possible, material is
presented in context, just as it is in medical practice.
A pretest and posttest will also be used to measure student competencies.
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS:
1. Students will begin working on assignment posted on the blackboard upon
entering the classroom.
2. Students will be expected to maintain a notebook with daily work and handouts.
This work shall be submitted for review upon the request of the instructor and will
be included in with class participation score.
3. Students will actively and constructively participate in and contribute to class
discussions and activities.
4. Students will abide by Health Sciences Rules as listed on the attached document.
COURSE ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
EVALUATION OF STUDENTS PERFORMANCE:
1. 14 TESTS @ 5% EACH
2. FINAL EXAM
3. CLASS PARTICIPATION and NOTEBOOKS
70%
10%
20%
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All tests during the semester will carry equal weight. The nine week exam on the "350
Word Elements" will count double in the test average.
Grading Scale:
90 - 100
80 - 89
70 - 79
60 - 69
Below 60
A
B
C
D
F
Any test that is missed will have a grade of ZERO recorded and requires
conference with the assigned instructor to determine a make up date (with excused
absence only). Students will be able to drop one regular test grade during the semester.
*Your attendance, class participation and attitude could affect your grade in this class.
*This instructor has the right to make changes in the grade requirements and
their weights in determining the final grade.
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY RECOGNITION AND UTILIZATION:
Each
student may be expected to read current publications, videos and/or newspaper articles
related to current trends in the medical field. The student will be asked to identify
medical terminology utilized in this media and explain the meaning of these terms.
CLASS ATTENDANCE POLICY
Please read the following information carefully because students are expected to attend
all classes regularly and promptly. It is the student’s responsibility to know and comply
with the instructor’s policy and to contact the instructor to make up missed work.
Regular class attendance and punctuality are expected. When you know you will miss
class ahead of time, let the instructor know and make arrangements to make up any
missed work. Assignments missed must be made up on your own time by the second
class session. It is the student's responsibility to initiate and complete missed
assignments.
ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY:
Students are expected to uphold the school's standard of conduct relating to academic
honesty. Students assume full responsibility for the content and integrity of the academic
work they submit. The guiding principle of academic integrity shall be that a student's
submitted work, examinations, reports, and projects must be that of the student's own
work. Students shall be guilty of violating the honor code if they:
1. Represent the work of others as their own.
2. Use or obtain unauthorized assistance in any academic work.
3. Give unauthorized assistance to other students.
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4. Modify, without instructor approval, an examination, paper, record, or report
for the purpose of obtaining additional credit.
5. Misrepresent the content of submitted work.
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INSTRUCTOR: Martha Ann Fiese
NAME OF COURSE: Medical Terminology AHS 120
Fall 2009
I understand the grading policy and grade scale explained in the syllabus.
I understand the attendance policy as explained in the syllabus. I am aware that I
am responsible for making up assignments and learning the material missed during my
absences. An absence does not release me from submitting my assignments on the due
date.
I understand that talking and disruptive behavior will not be tolerated by the
instructor. Eating and drinking in the classroom is prohibited.
I also understand that my attitude and attendance could affect my grade in this
class.
I have read the syllabus.
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Russellville ATC Health Science Rules
Laboratory/Equipment
1. Always keep equipment in its designated place.
2. Replace and clean all equipment after use.
3. Report any damaged equipment to the instructor.
4. Do not attempt to use any intricate equipment until cleared to do so by the instructor.
5. The beds in the labs are for teaching purposes ONLY.
6. No eating in the laboratory.
7. Keep the linens folded and off the floor when in use in the lab.
Classroom/Laboratory
1. No pushing, running, or rough housing in the classroom or laboratory.
2. Housekeeping in Health Sciences is taken care of within the department. Each student shall be on
the Housekeeping Committee during the year. Each student is responsible for cleaning up his/her
own breakage, spillage, etc.
3. Do not enter other classrooms at any time.
4. Tardiness is occasionally understandable, Chronic, habitual tardiness is not. Be on time.
5. The telephone in the Health Sciences Classroom is part of the main school line and may not be
used by students except in the case of an emergency.
6. Bring your books, pencil, notebook and paper to class every day.
7. No smoking or use of tobacco of any kind.
8. In regard to work missed, you are responsible for everything said and done in class. Tests will
include material discussed in class even though it may not be found in the textbook. In the event of
extended illness, every effort will be made to help you keep up and/or catch up. Should a student
need to make up work, it must be done after school and at the convenience of the instructor.
Students may not bring in work late and expect to receive full credit for it.
9. NO BUM CHEWING.
10. Classroom activities and laboratory activities are dismissed by the Health Sciences teacher.
11. NO CELL PHONES, IPODS, OR ANY OTHER ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICES
are to be used in the Health Sciences classroom or laboratory. They will be collected by the
teacher.
Breaks/Concessions
1. Concession machines are located at the RATC for your enjoyment during break. Please see that all
wrappers, bags, cans, and tab pops are put in the designated areas when you are finished with
them. Please keep the rooms, halls and campus clean. Abuse of the concession machines will
result in their being unplugged.
2. YOU MUST TAKE CARE OF BATHROOM AND SODAS BEFORE CLASS BEGINS.
Safety
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Observe safety rules in classroom, laboratory, and on this campus. When at clinical affiliations,
the safety rules of the individual clinical institutions must be followed.
I have read the above classroom rules and agree to abide by them.
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