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MAT 101
Medical Terminology
Plan of Instruction
Effective Date: NLT Fall, 2013
Version Number: 2012-1
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed for medical assistants, student
nurses, and others in medically related fields. The course will focus on the more
common prefixes, roots, and suffixes used to construct the language of medicine with
these word parts to determine the meanings of new or unfamiliar terms. The student
will learn a system of word building which will enable them to interpret medical terms.
CONTACT/CREDIT HOURS
Theory Credit Hours
Lab Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours
3 hours
0 hours
3 hours
NOTE: Theory credit hours are a 1:1 contact to credit ratio. Colleges may schedule lab hours as 3:1 and/or
2:1 contact to credit ratio. Clinical hours are 3:1 contact to credit ratio. Practicum 5:1 contact to credit
ratio. (Ref Board Policy 705.01)
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PREREQUISITE COURSES
As determined by college.
CO-REQUISITE COURSES
As determined by college.
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
 Use basic components of words to build and define medical words.
 Relate medical terms to appropriate body systems.
INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS

Cognitive – Comprehend principles and concepts related to interpreting and
using medical terminology.

Psychomotor – Apply principles of interpreting and using medical terms.

Affective – There are no affective goals directly associated with this course.
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES/OBJECTIVES
Unless otherwise indicated, evaluation of student’s attainment objectives is based on
knowledge and skills gained from this course. Competencies specified for each
module may be set by certification agencies, national and state codes, health care
facility policies, locally developed lab/clinical assignments, or any combination.
Students are expected to utilize relevant technology for client care and documentation.
This course is based on current national credentialing bodies.
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
MODULE A - FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTS OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
A1.0 Use basic components of words A1.1 This competency is measured
to build and define medical
cognitively.
words.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
A1.1.1 Identify the basic components of medical words.
A1.1.2 Differentiate between prefixes and suffixes.
A1.1.3 Explain how prefixes change word meaning.
A1.1.4 Explain how a prefix is used to identify number or quantity.
A1.1.5 Explain how suffixes change word meaning.
A1.1.6 Define medical language in context.
A1.1.7 Explain protocols for interpreting abbreviations.
MODULE A OUTLINE:
 The language of medicine
 Combining basic components of medical words (word root)
 Prefixes
o How prefixes are used
o How prefixes change word meaning
o Prefixes that pertain to numbers or quantity
 Suffixes
o How suffixes are used
o How suffixes change word meaning
 Spelling protocols
 Prefixes
 Prefixes that pertain to position or direction
 Miscellaneous prefixes
 Suffixes
 Suffixes that pertain to surgical procedures
 Suffixes that pertain to symptoms or diagnosis
 Miscellaneous suffixes
 Abbreviations
 Forming
 Interpreting
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KSA
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2
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MODULE B - RELATING MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY TO BODY SYSTEMS
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
B1.0 Relate medical terms to
B1.1 This competency is measured
appropriate body systems.
cognitively.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
B1.1.1 Describe the anatomical descriptors of the body.
B1.1.2 Define medical terms associated to the various body systems.
B1.1.3 Interpret the abbreviations related to various body systems.
MODULE B OUTLINE:
 Organization of the body
 Body systems
 Skeletal and muscular
 Cardiovascular
 Sensory
 Lymphatic and immune
 Respiratory
 Digestive
 Urinary/Renal
 Reproductive
 Integumentary
 Nervous
 Endocrine
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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.
Limited Knowledge
and Proficiency
KSA
Module A
Module B
1
14%
33%
Indicator
Key Terms
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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
57%
34%
Advanced
Knowledge and
Proficiency
3
29%
34%
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.
 Able and willing to perform tasks independently..
 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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