Topic
Chap
Subtopic
Objective
Week Of School
Weeks 1,2,3,4
ters
Learning Medical
1,2,3
~History
~Outline the origins and history of medical words.
Terminology
,4
~Prefixes, Suffixes, Roots, Forming Words
~ Describe the word parts used to construct medical terms.
~Legal and Ethical Issues
~ Demonstrate how terms are made plural.
~ Recognize and define the prefixes used in medical terminology.
~ Recognize and define the suffixes used in medical terminology.
~ Summarize HIPAA and Allied Health Professions
The Body As A
2
Whole
~Body Structure and Organization
~Directional Terms, Planes, and Regions
~Terminology Application
~Identify and differentiate cells, tissues, organs, systems, and cavities, and explain
Week 5-6
Their importance to the human body.
~ Diagram and label the directional terms, planes, and the major regions of the
body.
~ Label on a diagram the planes and directional terms of the body.
~ Recognize and define the medical terms related to the elements of the body.
~ Define word parts related to body systems.
Integumentary
16
System
~Structure and Function
~Diagram and label the three layers of the skin.
~Diagnostic, Procedural,
~ Describe each gland of the skin and the secretion of each.
Pathological, Surgical and Lab Terms
~ Terminology Application
~ Symptoms, Abnormalities, and Conditions
Musculoskeletal
15
System
~ Define the terms for skin, hair, and nails.
~ List proper terminology and spelling for the major pathological conditions
of the integumentary system.
~ Pharmacological Terms and Agents
~Summarize the surgical terms for the skin, hair, and nails.
~ Structure and Function
~Identify and describe the parts of the musculoskeletal system.
~ Diagnostic, Procedural,
~ Organize the bones by their location in the axial and appendicular skeleton.
Pathological, Surgical and Lab Terms
~ Terminology Application
Week 7-8
Week 9-10
~ Recognize and define terms for body movement pertaining to the bones,
joints, and muscles.
~ Symptoms, Abnormalities, and Conditions
~Classify the terms related to the musculoskeletal system.
~Pharmacological Terms and Agents
~ Identify and explain the terms related to the muscles.
~ Discuss terms related to diagnosis, clinical procedures of abnormalities, and
conditions of the musculoskeletal system.
Respiratory
System
12
~ Structure and Function
~Locate and label the respiratory system and its parts.
~ Diagnostic, Procedural,
~ Explain the terms related to the upper and lower tracts of the
Pathological, Surgical and Lab Terms
respiratory system.
~ Terminology Application
~ Identify the terms applying to the larynx, trachea, and bronchi.
~ Symptoms, Abnormalities, and Conditions
~ Recognize and list the terms related to lungs, chest, and breathing.
~Pharmacological Terms and Agents
~ Interpret terms related to diagnosis and clinical procedures of the respiratory
Week 11-12
system.
~ List and describe the common pharmacological agents for treating respiratory
system disorders.
~ Recognize and define the terms for the surgical procedures and repairs.
Cardiovascular
11
System
~ Structure and Function
~ Diagram and label each part of the cardiovascular system.
~ Diagnostic, Procedural,
~ Describe and discuss coronary, pulmonary, systemic, and fetal circulation as
Pathological, Surgical and Lab Terms
Week 13-14
vessels of the cardiovascular system.
~ Terminology Application
~ Define the terms for each part of the cardiovascular system.
~ Symptoms, Abnormalities, and Conditions
~ Describe the relationship between blood pressure and the circulatory system.
~Pharmacological Terms and Agents
~ Identify and list the definitions of each surgical term related to the
cardiovascular system.
~ Explain the significance and use of the medications for cardiovascular system
disorders and treatments.
Digestive
5 &
~ Structure and Function
~Diagram and label the digestive system parts.
System
6
~ Diagnostic, Procedural,
~ Explain the process of digestion.
Pathological, Surgical and Lab Terms
Week 15-16
~ Define the terms related to the mouth, throat, tongue, and esophagus.
~ Terminology Application
~Diagram and label the parts of the oral cavity (mouth).
~ Symptoms, Abnormalities, and Conditions
~ Identify and explain the parts of the stomach and small intestine.
~Pharmacological Terms and Agents
~List proper terminology and spelling for the parts of the digestive system.
~ Diagram and label the parts of the large intestine, including the anus.
~ Define the terms related to the diagnosis and clinical procedures of the digestive
system.
~ List and describe the purpose of the medications associated with digestive
system orders and treatments.
~ List and summarize eating disorders and disorders of the stomach, liver,
pancreas, and gallbladder.
~ List and define the surgical terms and procedures of the digestive system.
Urinary System
7
~ Structure and Function
~Discuss and label the parts of the urinary system.
Week 17-18
~ Diagnostic, Procedural,
~ Explain how the urinary system operates.
Christmas Break
Pathological, Surgical and Lab Terms
~ Terminology Application
~ Symptoms, Abnormalities, and Conditions
~Pharmacological Terms and Agents
~ List and define the medical terms associated with the parts of the urinary
system.
~ Define the terms related to the diagnosis and clinical procedures of the urinary
system.
~ Explain the terms for each major pathological condition associated with the
urinary system.
~ List and define the surgical procedures and repair terms to the urinary system.
Nervous System
10
~ Structure and Function
~Diagram and label the parts of the brain.
Week 19-20
~ Diagnostic, Procedural,
Pathological, Surgical and Lab Terms
~ Explain and define the parts and importance of the central nervous subsystem.
~ Compare and contrast the two peripheral nervous systems.
~ Terminology Application
~ Recognize and define the terminology for the nervous system.
~ Symptoms, Abnormalities, and Conditions
~ Identify diseases and disorders of the nervous system.
~Pharmacological Terms and Agents
~ List and describe terms used for the various tests given to detect
malformations, disorders, or abnormalities of the nervous system.
~ List and define the procedural and repair terms of the nervous system.
~ Describe the function of the pharmacological treatments related to the nervous
system.
Endocrine
18
System
~ Structure and Function
~Diagram and label the parts of the endocrine system.
~ Diagnostic, Procedural,
~ Explain the function of each gland in the endocrine system.
Pathological, Surgical and Lab Terms
~ Terminology Application
~ Symptoms, Abnormalities, and Conditions
~Pharmacological Terms and Agents
Week 21-22
~ List and describe the function of the hormone produced by each gland.
~ List proper terminology and spelling for the root/combining forms of the terms
for the endocrine system.
~ Recognize and define the terms for the pathological conditions of the endocrine
system.
~Compare and contrast the drug class terms for treating disorders of the
endocrine system.
Sensory System
17
~ Structure and Function
~Diagram and label the parts of the eye.
~ Diagnostic, Procedural,
~Recognize and define the terms for the eye.
Pathological, Surgical and Lab Terms
Week 23
~ List terms related to the ear and hearing.
~ Terminology Application
~ List proper terminology and spelling for the sensory system.
~ Symptoms, Abnormalities, and Conditions
~List and define disorders that affect eyesight and hearing.
~Pharmacological Terms and Agents
~ Select the appropriate drug class term associated with treating disorders of the
sensory system and describe the drug's purpose.
Lymphatic,
14
Hematic,
Immune System
~ Structure and Function
~Report and employ terms used to reference pathological conditions of the blood.
~ Diagnostic, Procedural,
~ Define the terms related to the diagnosis and clinical procedures of the blood
Pathological, Surgical and Lab Terms
Week 24-25
system.
~ Terminology Application
~Explain the six functions of the lymphatic system.
~ Symptoms, Abnormalities, and Conditions
~ Explain how the immune system operates.
~Pharmacological Terms and Agents
~ List and define the surgical procedures and repair terms of the lymphatic,
hematic, and immune systems.
~ Recognize and define the terms specific to antibiotics, antihistamines, and
anticoagulants used for the lymphatic, hematic, and immune system.
Female & Male
Reproductive
Systems
8,9
~ Structure and Function
~Diagram and label each part of the female/male reproductive system.
~ Diagnostic, Procedural,
~ List and define the root/combining forms for the terms related to the
Pathological, Surgical and Lab Terms
female/male reproductive system.
Week 26
~ Terminology Application
~ Symptoms, Abnormalities, and Conditions
~Pharmacological Terms and Agents
~ Identify and discuss the terms related to menstruation, dictating female gender,
pregnancy, and birth.
~Explain the terms for possible abnormalities, complications, or infections of the
reproductive systems.
~ Recognize and define the surgical terms for procedures and repairs to the
female/male reproductive systems.
~ Recognize and define the terms and treatments for infertility
and erectile dysfunction.
Job Shadowing
~ Learn what is expected in behavior & commitment
Procedures &
~ Learn the schedule
Etiquette
~ Know where the shadowing takes place and whom to report to.
Spring Break
~ Learn how to keep proper job shadowing records.
Oncology
20
Radiology
Diagnostic, Procedural,
Pathological, Surgical and Lab Terms
~Explain pathologic descriptions
Week 27
~Explain grading and staging system of Tumors.
~ Terminology Application
~Describe clinical procedures and treatments
~ Symptoms, Abnormalities, and Conditions
~Explain various types of nuclear medicine
~Pharmacological Terms and Agents
Pharmacology
21
Diagnostic, Procedural,
Pathological, Surgical and Lab Terms
~Explain drug names, standards & references
Week 28
~Understand drug administration
~ Terminology Application
~Describe Drug interactions
~ Symptoms, Abnormalities, and Conditions
~Explain terminology and classes of drugs
~Pharmacological Terms and Agents
Psychiatry
22
Diagnostic, Procedural,
Pathological, Surgical and Lab Terms
~ Terminology Application
~ Symptoms, Abnormalities, and Conditions
~Pharmacological Terms and Agents
~Explain clinical symptoms & disorders
~Describe therapeutic modalities
~Explain terminology and abbreviations
Week 29
Ms. Nesbitt’s Medical Terminology Syllabus 2014-2015
Contact information: 352-598-2339
Office Hours: after school until 5pm Monday, Tuesday and Thursday EVERY DAY 6th Period.
A Successful Medical Terminology Student
1. Realizes this is a fast-paced course so they have excellent attendance.
2. Is never late.
3. Always has their textbook, notebook, pencil when they come to class.
4. Lets Mrs. Nesbitt know ahead of time when they will miss class.
5. Makes certain that all assignments, projects, and reports are completed on time.
6. Schedules tests to be made up after school when they return from an absence.
7. Does not miss an excessive number of class periods for school trips.
8. Keeps track of their grade.
9. Reads and recopies lecture notes and keeps them in an organized notebook.
10. Reads all chapters before lecture.
11. Reviews all chapters and notes each day.
12. Asks questions in class.
13. Utilizes the computer tutorials that supplement each unit of study.
14. Pays attention in class.
15. Keeps neat & accurate research data to be organized in reports.
16. Follows all instructions for projects & writings.
Supplies Needed for Success: A notebook/binder of your choosing, notebook paper, pens, mechanical pencils only, a highlighter of your choice, at
least 4 colored pencils-pens-crayons for projects, 3x5 cards with rubberband, an agenda.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course introduces elements of medical terminology, such as the etymology of words used to describe the human body. Students learn to apply
proper terminology and spelling for major pathological conditions. This course identifies and explains the terms used for the integumentary,
respiratory, nervous, reproductive, endocrine, urinary, digestive, lymphatic, hematic, immune, and musculoskeletal systems. It compares and
contrasts the different body systems. Students define and describe the function of each system of the body.
Course Pacing For The Year:
Plan on one-two chapters a week. We will be job shadowing beginning in March continuing through the last week of school.
After completing the course work, students will be able to:
● Identify and explain the word parts used to construct medical terms.
● Summarize HIPAA and Allied Health Professions.
● Identify and differentiate cells, tissues, organs, systems, and cavities, and explain their importance to the human body.
● Apply proper terminology and spelling for the major pathological conditions of the body.
● Identify and explain the terms used for the integumentary system.
● Identify and explain the terms used for the respiratory system.
● Identify and explain the terms used for the nervous system.
● Identify and explain the terms used for the reproductive systems.
● Identify and explain the terms used for the endocrine system.
● Identify and explain the terms used for the urinary system.
● Identify and explain the terms used for the digestive system.
● Identify and explain the terms used for the lymphatic, hematic, and immune systems.
● Identify and explain the terms used for the musculoskeletal system.
● Compare and contrast the body systems.
● Define and describe the function of each system of the body.
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Identify and apply proper terminology for psychiatry, radiology, oncology & pharmacology.
Text used: The Language of Medicine By: Davi-Ellen Chabner 10th edition
The 5 P’s of OUR Class
1. Prompt
2. Prepared
3. Polite
4. Productive
5. Persevering
Consequences: First occurrence- WARNING
Second Occurrence- Silent Lunch Detention –We are here to learn and grow.
Third Occurrence- A CALL AND After school detention.
ABSENCES: YOU are responsible for missing work. If you are absent. FIRST CHECK MY WEBSITE. SECOND, ask
your partner. Third check the wall pockets near the phone for any handouts that you may make up. You will have the same number of days you
were absent to turn in work that we did. If you are absent for a lab or centers day that work may or may not be made up. It is my choice.
Remember if you miss 11 days you will not pass the semester.
Late work: If you are late with an assignment. One day late is 25% off, two days late is 50%. This is for any assignment, project, report, quiz or
test.
Grading: 90-100 A
89-80 B
79-70 C
69-60 D
59 & below F
All students will work to mastery. This means that any assignment that has been turned in on time can be remade. If a student desires to
remake a test or a quiz the retest/quiz will be an alternate test and administered after school or at an alternate arranged time.