ERIE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
NORTH CAMPUS
COURSE OUTLINE
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Unit Code and
Suggested Course Title:
602
MA 125: Medical Terminology II
B.
Curriculum:
Medical Assisting
C.
Catalog Description:
A course for health sciences professionals designed to provide skill in understanding and
using medical terms. This course is a continuation of MA 115. Anatomic and physiologic
terminology, pathologic terminology, clinical procedures, laboratory tests, abbreviations
and correct pronunciation and spelling of medical terms relating to the body systems are
stressed. Included are the respiratory, hematologic, lymphatic, musculoskeletal,
integumentary, ophthalmic, otic and endocrine systems along with specialized areas of
oncology, radiology, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, pharmacology and psychiatry.
Pre-requisites: MA 115 or permission of instructor.
F/S (C,N,S)
D.
Duration of
Instructional Period:
150 minutes per week for 15 weeks
E.
Academic Credit Hours:
Contact hours:
3.0
3.0
(3-0-3)
F.
Suggested Text/
Course Materials:
The Language of Medicine, by Davi-Ellen Chabner
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Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
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Identify and define prefixes, suffixes and word roots.
Spell and use medical terms correctly.
Build the medical terms given definitions.
Analyze and define medical terms.
Demonstrate understanding of medical terms as used in sentences, paragraphs,
medical texts and case studies.
Program Competencies:
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Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence. (2, 4)
Schedule appointments, surgeries, meetings, and hospital admissions. (2, 4)
Maintain patient records and files. (2, 4)
Accurately complete insurance forms and reports. (2)
Perform administrative duties. (2, 4, 5)
Perform clinical duties. (2, 4, 5)
Demonstrate behavior consistent with acceptable professional conduct standards
such as appearance, quality of work, human relation skills, reading skills, writing
skills, and verbal communication skills. (1-5)
SUNY General Education Ten Knowledge Areas:
Not applicable to course offerings in Health Science Division.
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ECC Learning Outcomes (LO):
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Communication. (1-5)
Critical Analysis and Reasoning. (1-5)
Information Literacy. (5)
Assessment of Student Learning:
K1. Evaluation of Student Learning: Course objectives may be met by hourly
examinations, quizzes, selected homework assignments, oral presentations, case
evaluations, and/or research projects.
Written Examinations
Homework assignments
Projects
Comprehensive Final
70%
10%
10%
10%
K2. Assessment of Student Learning: Student knowledge and competency in this course
will be evaluated through the administration of variations of questions commonly asked on
AAMA certification exams and will be included on assessments based on expected course
outcomes.
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Library Resources:
None are required for this course. Internet may be used for research.
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Topical Outline:
Instructional Periods
I.
The Respiratory System
2 weeks
a. Anatomy and Physiology
b. Medical Terms
c. Pathology
2
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d. Laboratory Tests, Clinical Procedures, Imaging
e. Abbreviations, Acronyms, Eponyms
II. The Blood System
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Anatomy and Physiology
Medical Terms
Pathology
Laboratory Tests, Clinical Procedures, Imaging
Abbreviations, Acronyms, Eponyms
III. The Lymphatic System
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
2 weeks
Anatomy and Physiology
Medical Terms
Pathology
Laboratory Tests, Clinical Procedures, Imaging
Abbreviations, Acronyms, Eponyms
VII. The Endocrine System
a.
b.
c.
d.
1 week
Anatomy and Physiology
Medical Terms
Pathology
Laboratory Tests, Clinical Procedures, Imaging
Abbreviations, Acronyms, Eponyms
VI. Special Senses – The Eye and Ear
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
2 weeks
Anatomy and Physiology
Medical Terms
Pathology
Laboratory Tests, Clinical Procedures, Imaging
Abbreviations, Acronyms, Eponyms
V. The Integumentary System
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
1 week
Anatomy and Physiology
Medical Terms
Pathology
Laboratory Tests, Clinical Procedures, Imaging
Abbreviations, Acronyms, Eponyms
IV. Musculoskeletal System
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
1 week
1 week
Anatomy and Physiology
Medical Terms
Pathology
Laboratory Tests, Clinical Procedures, Imaging
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e. Abbreviations, Acronyms, Eponyms
VIII. Oncology
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
1 week
Pathogenesis and Pathophysiology of Cancer
Medical Terms
Pathology
Laboratory Tests, Clinical Procedures, Imaging
Abbreviations, Acronyms, Eponyms
IX. Radiology and Nuclear Medicine
a.
b.
c.
d.
1 week
Diagnostic Imaging Techniques
Medical Terms
Positional and Directional terms
Abbreviations, Acronyms, Eponyms
X. Pharmacology
1 week
a.. Classes of Drugs
b. Actions, Side Effects, Route of Administration of Drugs.
c. Medical Terms
d. Abbreviations, Acronyms, Eponyms
XI. Psychiatry
a.. Classifications of Psychiatric disorders
b. Medical Terms
c. Therapeutic terminology
d. Abbreviations, Acronyms, Eponyms
XII. Testing/Assessment/Evaluation
1 week
1 week
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Proposal Prepared by:
Date Prepared:
Date Last Updated:
CLT/MA Faculty
April 2014
March 2008
O.
EDUCATIONAL COMPETENCIES (as identified in the Commission on Accreditation
of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 2008 Standards and Guidelines for
Medical Assisting Educational Programs
Upon graduation with an Associate in Applied Science Degree in the Medical Assistant
Program, the graduate will have achieved the following cognitive, psychomotor and
affective domain competencies regarding concepts of medical terminology/
Cognitive Domain
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Spring 2014
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Identify body systems
List major organs in each body system
Describe the normal function of each body system
Identify common pathology related to each body system
Identify imaging tests for common pathology related to each body system.
Identify laboratory tests for common pathologic disorders.
Identify treatments/ procedures for common pathologic disorders.
Psychomotor domain:
1. Use appropriate medical terminology to document patient records and communicate
with health care professionals.
2. Use of proper spelling in written communications.
3. Ability to understand the medical language as used in patient charts, history and
medical literature.
4. Apply this knowledge to the interpretation of various types of reports that incorporate
medical terminology.
Affective domain
1. Proper pronunciation and use of medical terms to verbally communicate with health
care professionals.
2. Use language/verbal skills that enable patients’ understanding.
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