Medical Terminology
INSTRUCTOR: Tina Keehn, RN
ROOM: College and Career Building D-106
Website: NBHSalliedhealth@webbly.com
EMAIL: tina.keehn@bullitt.kyschools.us
Cel.ly: Text alerts students and parents may text @keehnMedterm to 235-59
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Welcome to Medical Terminology and the NBHS Allied Health Program. My name is Mrs.
Keehn. I have been a nurse for 16 years. My background is in Neonatal Nursing and Family and
Community education. I have taught the Allied Health Program for 2 years in the Jefferson
County Public School System. In my spare time I also work for Norton Healthcare as a family
and community educator which allows me to stay up to date on current healthcare information. I
have been married to my husband Robert for 21 years and we have 3 boys, two of which are
students here at North. I am excited to go on this journey with you learning about what it means
to work in the healthcare industry. I look forward to our time together where we will learn a lot
and hopefully have fun while we do it!
Course Description:
Medical Terminology is a study of anatomical, physiological, and pathological terminology with
emphasis on word structures and definition of root words, suffixes, and prefixes from Greek and
Latin. Additional emphasis is placed on spelling and pronunciation. The primarily designed for
individuals preparing for a career in health care. No previous knowledge of Greek or Latin is
required. 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 .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 the medical field.
Required Texts/Materials: Dean Vaughn Medical Terminology 350, Damon/Instructional
system. (Additional text TBA)
Expectations:
I have very high expectations for YOU! Professional Behavior is required at all times in this
class. I will not tolerate disrespectful or disruptive behavior. I do not expect everyone to be a
medical expert, but I do expect that they will be challenged and do their VERY best. Attendance
is imperative to success in this class as each lesson builds on the next. We will use many video
presentations to help with memorization of terms. If you are absent for any reason you will not
be able to make up any video presentations that are done in class. You will need to check out a
book or go online and read the material on your own time to get what you missed. You will also
be responsible for getting any assignments and lecture notes that are missed. Make up work will
be per school and district policy. I will have make-up work files in a designated area in the room.
Grading:
Assignments=20%
Flash Cards=20%
Test/Quizzes/Projects=20%
Professional Dress=20%
Grading Scale
A
90-100%
B
80-89%
C
70-79%
D
60-69%
U
59% and Below
SUPPLIES:
• BINDER 1” or 1 1/2”
• Notebook paper
• Pens (blue or black) or Pencils
• Index Cards
• A FLASH DRIVE!!!
• INTERNET ACCESS
• 1 pair of Scrubs per students choice for professional dress day ( There will be a
professional dress day once a week for a grade in professionalism)
*Class wish List: 1 bottle of hand sanitizer, 1 box of tissues, a role of paper towels*
Lessons schedule:
Day 1= Bell work, Video, Flashcards, Exit slip
Day 2= Bell work, Worksheet packet, Exit slip
Day 3= Bell work, Packet due, Real World Connections
Day 4= Review Day
Day 5= Test and Project work
Projects information: Students will be assigned 1-3 projects during this semester to be
discussed at a later date.
Student’s Behavioral expectations:
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Be present and ready to work.
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Take care of personal needs before class.
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Listen as others are speaking and stay seated during class.
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Be respectful of self and others.
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Keep work areas clean.
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Use of cell phones according to school policy and per teacher’s discretion.
Plagiarism Policy
Students are expected to complete original work. Using other’s ideas or work without due
credit is plagiarism and will result in a “0” on the assignment.
Behavioral Consequences
1st = HALL (Teacher Conference in the hall)
2nd = CALL (Parents/guardians will be contacted)
3rd = FALL (Disciplinary procedures per school policy)
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INFORMATION FOR EXTRA CREDIT WORTH 10PTS BY THE END OF THE WEEK.
I have read the Medical Terminology syllabus and understand my responsibilities as a
student.
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