HS 280: Medical Terminology
Greg L. Klingler, MPAS, PA-C Office: Rom 265 Phone: 496-4658
Course Materials: Course materials available in I-Learn. Optional materials may include a medical dictionary or medical terminology text depending on the student’s learning preference.
Course Description :
This class is an introduction course into the language of medicine. The understanding of medical terminology is critical to the success of any individual working in a healthcare profession. A foundational knowledge of the medical language aids the student in understanding the processes involved in diagnosis, treatment and prevention of illness or disease. It is also critical in medical education, law, insurance and other health professions. Medical language must be understood by all members of the health care team.
Course Outcomes:
1.
Understand how word parts including prefixes, word roots and suffixes are utilized in medical terminology.
2.
Be capable of correctly defining medical terms according to their word parts.
3.
Become capable of using correct medical terms to describe specific aspects of anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
4.
Develop affection for, and a respect of, the human body, the intricacies of human pathology and medical terminology.
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Learning Model Implementation:
“As learners, you and I are to act and be doers of the word and not simply hearers who are only acted upon. Are you and I agents who act and seek learning by faith, or are we waiting to be taught and acted upon? We are all to be anxiously engaged in asking, seeking, and knocking.” -- Elder David A. Bednar,
Seek Learning by Faith, Address to CES Educators, 2007
Evaluation :
Student Teaching Project:
Two Parts:
50 Points (each part) X 2 = 100 points
1.) Students will be divided into groups and given the opportunity to teach an assigned topic to the class.
The assigned topic will rely heavily on the word parts for that week. The group will be given the liberty to choose how to best teach the topic. The intent is not to recite what you have learned, rather

to teach the class what they need to know concerning your topic. The presentation will last 10-15 minutes.
2.) Your group will also develop a teaching tool to assist the other students in the class in learning the topic. This tool will be posted on I-learn and made available for the entire class. Teaching tool ideas may include (but are not limited to) powerpoint presentations, online flashcards, games, videos, practice quizzes, etc. The teaching tool is due at the time of the presentation.
Evaluation of both parts of the project will be based on accuracy, thoroughness, creativity and ability to engage the students.
Assignments: 10 x 10 Points = 100 Points
Weekly assignments will be assigned prior to arriving to class the first day of each week. The assignment will evaluate the student’s knowledge the material discussed that week. Preparation prior to arriving to class is vital to allow the Holy Ghost to assist you in learning and teaching. Assignments will be announced and administered on I-Learn. All late assignments will receive a 50% deduction in score.
Exams: 100 Points x 2 = 200 Points
An exam will be given at the conclusion of each unit. Each exam with be administered in the testing center and will be a combination of multiple choice and matching questions. There will be no make-up exams unless previously approved.
Class Attendance/Preparation/Participation: 50 Points
“The challenge before us is to create even more powerful and effective learning experiences in which students have opportunities to take action… where prepared students, exercising faith, step out beyond the light they already possess, to speak, to contribute, and to teach one another…. It is in that moment that the Spirit teaches.” President Kim B. Clark, Inaugural Response, Oct 11. 2005.
Students are required to be present at each class and make meaningful contributions to the learning and development of the other students. Points will be subtracted from the 50 points if you are not in attendance OR if you did not make a meaningful contribution to that day’s learning experience.
Attendance will be taken randomly throughout the semester. If the instructor is notified of an absence prior to class, there will be no deduction.
Total:
Student Teaching Project:
Assignments
Exams
Attendance/Participation
100 Points
100 Points
200 Points
~22% Total grade
22%
44%
50 Points 12%
450 Points 100%
Honor Code:
All students are expected to be in compliance, and follow strict adherence to the dress and grooming standards outlined in the Honor Code. Any student that is not in compliance will be asked to leave the class and asked to return when in compliance. Each student will also be required follow the academic honesty policy of the Honor Code. Any student found to have been violation of this policy will be penalized on an individual basis. http://www.byui.edu/StudentHonor/
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, All qualified students enrolled in this course are entitled to ‘reasonable accommodation.” It is the student’s responsibility to disclose to the teacher any special need she/he may have before the end of the first week of class.
The instructor reserves the right to make changes and corrections to the above assignment and grading process at any time to facilitate the course.