Medical Terminology
Lindbergh High School
Course Syllabus
Ms. Delaney
Room 111
maren.delaney@rentonschools.us
425-204-3510
Course Description: This is a semester long class in which students will learn about medical terminology,
especially as it relates to Anatomy & Physiology. Students will take from this course a general understanding of
medical terminology and how to use it. This knowledge will facilitate their understanding of future courses in
anatomy, physiology, pathology, zoology and all other healthcare related courses. The systemic approach to
word building used may also increase general reading and writing skills.
Materials: You are financially responsible for any textbooks and materials checked out to you.
Objectives: Upon completion of the course, students will:
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Analyze, build, spell and pronounce medical terms related to the human body
Analyze, build, spell and pronounce medical terms related to a variety of medical specialties, such as
oncology, mental health and nuclear medicine
Appropriately use correct medical abbreviations when applicable
Interpret sample medical documents
Complete sample medical documents correctly, such as patient information forms, medical history,
pathology reports, etc.
Write accurate SOAP (subjective, objective, assessment, plan) notes for a given patient scenario
Class Policies
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Computer use: a computer use form must be completed and turned in to your teacher or the library
during the first 2 weeks of the course. If you do not turn in your form, your computer access will be
turned off and this will affect your ability to complete the web-based assignments. You will be
responsible for adhering to all district, school, department and classroom computer usage guidelines.
Failure to follow those guidelines may result in the loss of your computer privileges for the remainder of
the semester.
If you are tardy to class you will lose participation/performance points.
Make- up Work: It is your responsibility to make arrangements for make-up tests, find out what
assignments are missing and when they are due. Generally, for each excused day of absence, you may
take an additional day to turn in work.
Late work will only be accepted for one week past original due date for no more than 50% of
earned score.
Absolutely no cell phone out in class! Loss of performance points and LHS consequences will be
strictly enforced.
Grades: Grading will be awarded on the standard Lindbergh Scale based on the percentage of points you have
earned for the semester.
Classroom grades are based on the following criteria:
Daily work/Quizzes
45%
You will be expected to turn in regular assignments,
complete and on-time.
Projects/Tests
40% You will demonstrate your achievements through a
project or test at the end of each major unit
Participation/Performance 15% This is a skills-based health sciences class and you will
be successful by coming to class and completing
assigned work. Leadership and employability are
essential to any career and this curriculum is designed
to enhance those skills by setting expectations and
creating a suitable environment. You will earn your
points in this category each day for:
 Being in class on time
 Participating in class discussions and activities
 Having materials ready when the bell rings
 Effectively using class time to complete course
work
 Helping others to become successful in this
class
 Complying with the classroom expectations
 Following directions
Lindbergh High School Standards: Lindbergh students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner
that promotes a proper learning environment and reflects positively on themselves, their classmates, teachers,
family and community. Each Lindbergh High student automatically becomes a citizen of our school, receiving
privileges and accepting responsibilities, including:
Respect for
property
Keep our classroom a
clean, neat and safe
environment
Respect for
others
Respect for
authority
Show respect, follow
directions and identify
yourself and activity when
asked
Respect for self
Show courtesy and
tolerance; respect
differences; make
other feel welcomed
Be successful and
reach your full
potential. Be the best
you can be.