I. General Information

1. Course Title:
Medical Terminology

2. Course Prefix & Number:
HINS 1360

3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:

Credits: 3

Lecture Hours: 3

Lab Hours: 0

4. Course Description:

This course will introduce the building of medical words including prefixes, suffixes, combining forms from Greek and Latin word parts, and the rules for connecting them to form medical terms. Definition and spelling of word roots, prefixes, and suffixes is emphasized. Emphasis is placed on spelling and defining medical words. A foundation is created for the continued development of medical vocabulary. Medical abbreviations are also presented for each medical specialty.  This course is geared to anyone who wishes to acquire or review medical terminology in a variety of professions including lawyer’s offices, insurance companies, hospital and clinic, chiropractic offices, eye doctors, nursing homes, home health care, specialty clinics and pharmacies.

5. Placement Tests Required:

6. Prerequisite Courses:

There are no prerequisites for this course.

9. Co-requisite Courses:

There are no corequisites for this course.

II. Transfer and Articulation

1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:

Southeast Technical College, MEDS 1210 Medical Term, 4 credits
Alexandria CTC, MEDS 16020 Medical Term, 3 credits

3. Prior Learning - the following prior learning methods are acceptable for this course:
Advanced Standing

III. Course Purpose

1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):

Health Informatics Coordinator, Diploma
Health Informatics Specialist, AAS
Medical Assistant, Diploma

IV. Learning Outcomes

1. College-Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies	Students will be able to:
Demonstrate oral communication skills	Will pronounce the words correctly.
Demonstrate written communication skills	Will write the meanings of the word parts and use them to build and analyze terms.
Utilize appropriate technology	Define the prefixes, combining forms, and suffixes presented, by using medical reference books, software or online tools.

2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of the course:

• Define medical word roots
• Define medical prefixes
• Define medical suffixes
• Pronounce medical words
• Identify words to body structures
• Correctly define, spell and pronounce selected medical terms dealng with anatomical planes and regions, anatomy of major body systems and associated diseases and disorders.
• Correctly use plural endings for medical terms.
• Apply knowledge of root words, prefixes and suffixes to identify meaning of novel medical terms.
• Define and give examples of terminology used to describe common surgical and diagnostic procedures.
• Recognize and define common medical and pharmacological abbreviations

V. Topical Outline

Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.

1. Lecture Sessions

1. Course Introduction
• Use of Programmed Learning Format
• Definitions of
• prefix
• combining form
• suffix
2. Medicine and Its Specialties
• Describe the Specialties
• Pronounce Medical Terms
3. Diagnostic, Therapeutic, and Surgical Terms
• Word Parts Related to Diagnostic, Therapeutic, and Surgical Terms
• Overviewof Diagnostic Imaging Modalities
• Pronounce Medical Terms
4. Diseases and Diseases
• Word Parts Related to Diseases, Disorders, Microorganisms, and Infectious Diseases
• Pronounce Medical Terms
5. Organization of the Body
• Recognize Relationship of Cells, Tissues, and Organs
• Word Parts Related to Organization of the Body
• Pronounce Medical Terms
6. BodyFluids and Immunity
• Recognize General Facts About BodyFluids
• Word Parts Related to Body Fluids and Immunity
• Pronounce Medical Terms
7. Cardiovascular and Lymphatic System
• State Functions of Each System
• Word Parts Related to Cardiovascular and Lymphatic System
• Pronounce Medical Terms
8. RespiratorySystem
• Recognize General Facts About Respiratory System
• Word Parts Related To Respiratory System
• Pronounce Medical Terms
9. Digestive System
• Recognize General Facts About Digestive System
• Word Parts Related to Digestive System
• Pronounce Medical Terms
10. Urinary System
• Recognize General Facts About Urinary System
• Word Parts Related to Urinary System
• Pronounce Medical Terms
11. Reproductive System
• Recognize General Facts About Reproductive System
• Word Parts Related to Reproductive System
• Pronounce Medical Terms
12. Musculoskeletal System
• Recognize General Facts About Musculoskeletal System
• Word Parts Related to Musculoskeletal System
• Pronounce Medical Terms
13. Nervous System
• Recognize General Facts About Nervous System
• Word Parts Related to Nervous System
• Pronounce Medical Terms
14. Integumentary System
• Recognize General Facts About Integumentary System
• Word Parts Related to Integumentary System
• Pronounce Medical Terms