Pierce College Course Syllabus

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1 Pierce College Course Syllabus COURSE TITLE: Medical Terminology I ABBREVIATION: BTECH 150 CREDIT HOURS: 5 INSTRUCTIONAL HOURS: 10 LAB HOURS: 80 INSTRUCTOR: Patricia A. Pickering INSTRUCTOR INTRODUCTION: I earned both a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Science in Nursing from Indiana University. My education prepared me to become a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. I have worked as a staff member, provider and administrator in health care. For over ten years I have worked nationally as a consultant to assist health care practices and clinics improve efficiency, flow and revenue. This work included providing technical assistance to community health centers through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and the Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC). I focused on innovative approaches to teamwork, efficiency, effectiveness and quality to help guide health care organizations in their improvement efforts. All of these experiences required learning, understanding and communicating the language of medicine which is based on medical terminology. I have taught Medical Terminology I and Introduction to the Medical Office in the classroom setting. I have also taught medically oriented students in the Medical Home Skills Lab (BTECH 150, 151, 250 AND 253) at Pierce College Ft. Steilacoom Campus. These courses have allowed me to share my medical terminology knowledge and experience with my students. I am now focusing my work as a distance educator with Pierce College and am teaching online courses as well as developing new courses to expand the opportunities and options for students working to meet their educational requirements and goals. It is a privilege to help prepare and empower students not only to survive but thrive in medical and health-related fields. COMMUNICATIONS: Through Conversations via the course inbox. CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Fundamentals of medical terminology, including prefixes, suffixes, root words, and basic rules, upon which the student will build a medical vocabulary. Includes basic anatomy and physiology for the medical office worker. REQUIRED TEXT AND MATERIALS: Delmar s Comprehensive Medical Terminology, Fourth Edition, Betty Davis Jones, Delmar, (ISBN ) This textbook bundle is available only at the Pierce College Bookstore. The bookstore can be accessed via the Pierce College home page (under Resources) or at COURSE OUTLINE ON WHICH SYLLABUS IS BASED: April 11, 2012 COURSE GUIDANCE: 1. Course Expectations: As a student, you can expect that I will respond to your within 48 hours and will grade assignments/tests/quizzes within four (4) days. Please contact me immediately if you have not heard from me within these timelines. 2. Introductions: You are expected to post a short (one paragraph) introduction to the course Discussions Area during the first week of the course. Guidelines within the course (Module 1) are provided for the introduction. Introductions posted after the first week will not receive the 10 points for the assignment. 3. Discussions: This course will have assigned discussions as part of the curriculum. Detailed instructions for assigned discussions can be found within the Modules. As part of the course, discussion questions/topics will be published for your input. You may also discuss topics with other students in an unscheduled manner in the Huddle. Please note that these discussions need to be limited to courserelated topics. 4. Incompletes: You have ten weeks to complete your course. You are expected to complete the course in this time frame. Incompletes are given consideration only when a truly extraordinary, unexpected and significant circumstance that you can document interferes with your ability to complete the course on

2 time. However, the granting of an incomplete will neither be assumed nor guaranteed and may be granted only upon request. To qualify for an incomplete you must have earned at least 50% of the course s possible points at the time of the request. The request must also occur prior to the last week of your course. Requests made during Week 10 (Fall 2014 = Week 11) will not be granted. Any incomplete that is granted will be for a short period of time only. I reserve the right to take special circumstances into consideration when granting an extension as well as request documentation of the unexpected circumstance. 5. Student Responsibilities: Please remember that it is your responsibility to notify me of major changes in your circumstances that will affect your ability to complete all course work within the course timeline. This course is self-directed. You will have due dates. How you complete the work required by each due date is up to you. Thus you will need to carefully plan your approach to each module and insure you meet the respective due dates. I am here to help you in any way and provide insight, guidance and assistance to help you succeed in this course. But this is not a one-way street. It is your responsibility to communicate with me on a regular basis. If I don t hear from you I don t know how to help you. 6. Plagiarism software may be in use during your course. 7. Etiquette for classroom and online courses is the same. Treat others as you would like to be treated, respectfully and compassionately. 8. Written assignments are a part of the requirements for this course. Correct spelling of medical and related terms is very important and is a critical part of learning the language of medicine. Incorrect spelling will result in point deductions. This is a college level course and thus demands the use of proper grammar. You are strongly encouraged to check and recheck your work for grammar and spelling. The use of spell check and grammar check (found in many of the word processing programs) is highly encouraged. Use of these programs won t catch everything, but they will alert you to many possible errors in your written work. 9. Late assignments may be submitted up to one week past their due date and will receive a 10% deduction off the score. Any late assignments submitted beyond the one week late deadline will not be accepted and will receive a score of 0. STUDENT OUTCOMES: Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to: 1. State the rule for using multiple word roots in a compound word 2. Accurately define the terms word root, suffix, prefix, combining vowel/form 3. Evaluate the impact of personal attendance and meeting deadlines 4. Work independently or in diverse teams 5. Define and state the rules for using suffixes and prefixes 6. List the five body cavities and the organs contained within them 7. Identify regions, structural organization, and directional terms relating to the body 8. List the major structures of the skin and their functions 9. Define pathological conditions of the integumentary system and the diagnostic techniques used in treating those disorders 10. Identify the functions of the skeletal system as well as classifications of bones 11. Pronounce each term as it is introduced on the audio cd 12. Identify the pathological conditions of each body system and explain the diagnostic techniques used to evaluate and treat each condition 13. Identify different types of muscles and label them on the appropriate diagram 14. Proofread transcription exercises for spelling errors 15. Define the different range-of-motion movements of the skeletal system 16. Identify the structures and anatomical terms relating to the nervous system 17. Explain the diagnostic procedures common to the nervous system 18. State the difference between afferent and efferent nerves 19. List the structures of the central and peripheral nervous systems 20. Explain the major functions of the blood and lymphatic system 21. Label the pathway of blood as it travels through the heart, to the lungs, and back through the heart 22. List the major functions of the cardiovascular system 23. Define common cardiovascular signs and symptoms, conditions, congenital heart diseases, and heart arrhythmias 24. List the major functions of the respiratory system and the difference between external and internal respiration 25. Define common respiratory signs and symptoms (non-specific and pathological) 26. Identify and label the structures of the digestive system

3 27. List the five basic functions of the digestive system COURSE REQUIREMENTS: 1. Students will read Lessons and Instructor Notes for each Module. 2. Learning Lab chapter post assessments that will be completed via the Learning Lab website. 3. Modules will include assignments in multiple chapters. For each chapter (with the exception of Chapter 1 & 2 which vary slightly), there is a short quiz and a test which covers the content of the respective chapter. 4. There are assignments and discussions to be completed during the course. 5. There are total of 800 possible points for this course: - Assignments: Student Introduction 10 points Written/Audio Terminology (12 assignments) 120 points Internet News Word Find 40 points Brilliant Discovery Discussion Posting and Response (10 points each) 20 points -Assessments (Quizzes and Tests) 13 Quizzes (10 points each) 130 points 11 Tests (30 points each) 330 points -Learning Lab Assignments 10 Assignments and Post-Assessments (15 points each) 150 points COURSE SCHEDULE: *Note that there is a Week 11. Due to the Fall 2014 calendar dates, the additional week is included. Weeks and Due Dates Weeks 0 2 (Week 0 is Sept ; Week 1 is Sept ; Week 2 is Sept. 29 Oct. 5) Alert: Classes begin Sept. 22. Depending on when you sign into the course, you will have either 1 or 2 weeks (Week Zero is not counted) to complete the work. Introduction assignments are due NLT Module Chapters Requirements Module 1 & 2 Introduction to Medical Terminology I 1. Word Building Rules 2. Prefixes Introduction (Module 1) - Read introductory information - Post personal introduction in the Discussion Forum Sept Complete Intro Quiz Sept. 28 Chapters 1 & 2 (Module 2) - Read chapters (work through the material and assignments for the first chapter, complete all the work, then proceed to the next chapter) exercises in the text (not submitted) Chapter 2 (not submitted). There is no review sheet for Chapter 1. Assignments for Chapters 1 & 2. For Chapter 1, complete all the terms in the purple section labeled Written and Audio Terminology Review on page 14. For Chapter 2, complete ALL the prefixes starting on page 26 labeled as Common Prefixes. Write each prefix followed by its definition(s). Oct. 5 Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 12 & 14

4 Sept. 28 Learning Lab (listed as Chapter 1 on Lab Menu), Quizzes 1 & 2 and Test 1 are due NLT Oct 5 assessments: An Introduction to Medical Terminology (Listed as Chapter 1). Sunday Oct. 5 Quizzes: - Complete Chapters 1 Quiz and submit for grade Oct. 5 - Complete Chapter 2 Quiz and submit for grade Oct. 5 Week 3 (Oct. 6) Oct.12 (Alert: 1 week to complete the work!) Week 4 (Oct. 13) Oct. Module 3 Module 4 3: Suffixes 4: Whole Body Terminology 5: Integumentary Tests: - Complete Test 1 over Chapters 1 & 2 (This is one test). Oct. 5 Other: - Review other course assignments and develop plan for completion by the assignment due date. Internet News Word Find Bright Idea Posting Chapters 3 & 4 - Read chapters (work through the material and assignments for the first chapter, complete all the work, then proceed to the next chapter) - Complete the Review Sheets for each chapter (not submitted). Assignment for Chapter 3 & 4. (Chapter 3 consists of completing ALL the suffixes starting on page 45 labeled Common Suffixes. Chapter 4 consists of completing all the terms starting on page 81 labeled as Written and Audio Terminology Review ). Oct. 12 assessments: Human Body in Health and Disease (Listed as Chapter 4) Oct Complete Chapters 3 & 4 Quizzes. Oct Tests Complete Chapters 3 & 4 Tests. Oct. 12 Chapter 5 - Read (work through 2, 4, 5, 6, 7,12, 14 3, 4, 8, 9,12, 14

5 26 (Two week intervals begins) ALERT! Due NLT Oct. 19 Week 5 (Oct. 20) Oct. 26 Week 6 (Oct. 27) Nov. 9 Module 4 Module 5 6: The Skeletal 7: Muscles and Joints (not submitted). Assignment for Chapter 5 on page 131 labeled as Written Oct. 26 assessments: Skin Integumentary (Listed as Chapter 12) Oct Complete Chapter 5 Quiz Due NLT Oct Test Chapter 5. Oct. 26 Last day for completing your Brilliant Discovery posting and response. Word Find Assignment may be submitted any time after this date. Chapter 6 - Read (work through (not submitted). Assignment for Chapter 6 on page 186 labeled as Written Oct. 26 assessments: Skeletal (Listed as Chapter 3) Oct Complete Chapter 6 Quiz Due NLT Oct Test Chapter 6. Oct. 26 Chapter 7 - Read (work through (not submitted). Assignment for Chapter 7 on page 234 labeled as Written Nov. 9 4, 10,14 3, 4,12, 13, 14, 15

6 assessments: Muscular (Listed as Chapter 4) Nov. 9 - Complete Chapter 7 Quiz Due NLT Nov. 9 - Test Chapter 7. Nov. 9 Week 7 (Nov. 3) Nov. 9 Module 5 8: Nervous Chapter 8 - Read (work through (not submitted). Assignment for Chapter 8 on page 297 labeled as Written Submit assessments: Nervous (Listed as Chapter 10) Submit - Complete Chapter 8 Quiz and submit for grade - Test Chapter 8. Submit 4, 12, 14,16, 17, 18, 19 Week 8 (Nov. 10) Nov. 23 Module 6 9: Blood and Lymphatic s Chapter 9 - Read (work through (not submitted). Assignment for Chapter 9 on page 359 labeled as Written Nov. 23 assessments: Lymphatic (Listed as Chapter 6) Nov Complete Chapter 9 Quiz Due NLT Nov Test Chapter 9 Nov. 23 4, 12, 14, 20 ALERT: Nov. 16 Internet News Word Find (May be submitted any time after October 19) Week 9 (Nov. 17) Module 6 10: Cardiovascular Chapter 10 - Read (work through 3, 4, 12, 14, 22, 23

7 Nov. 23 (not submitted). Assignment for Chapter 10 on page 419 labeled as Written Nov. 23 assessments: Cardiovascular (Listed as Chapter 5) Due NLT Nov Complete Chapter 10 Quiz Due NLT Nov Test Chapter 10. Nov. 23 Week 10 (Nov. 24) MONDAY, DECEMBER 8 Module 7 11: The Respiratory Chapter 11 - Read (work through (not submitted). Assignment for Chapter 11 on page 462 labeled as Written MONDAY, DECEMBER 8 assessments: Respiratory (Listed as Chapter 7) MONDAY, DECEMBER 8- Complete Chapter 11 Quiz Due NLT MONDAY, DECEMBER 8 - Test Chapter 11. MONDAY, DECEMBER 8 4, 12, 14, 24, 25 Week 11* (Dec. 1) MONDAY, DECEMBER 8 *Due to the Fall 2014 Calendar, there are 11 weeks in the quarter. Module 7 12: The Digestive Chapter 12 - Read (work through (not submitted). Assignment for Chapter 12 on page 520 labeled as Written MONDAY, DECEMBER 8 assessments: Digestive (Listed as Chapter 8) MONDAY, DECEMBER 8 - Complete Chapter 12 Quiz Due 3,4, 12, 14, 26, 27

8 NLT MONDAY, DECEMBER 8 - Test Chapter 12. MONDAY, DECEMBER 8 Other: -Complete course evaluation CONSENT AGREEMENT: A Pierce College course requires frequent interaction with your instructor. It is, therefore, essential that you agree to the conditions set forth in the course syllabus. After you have read the course syllabus, let me know (do not wait) if you do not agree with the course conditions and requirements. If I do not hear from you within three (3) days from the start of the course, I will assume you agree with the conditions set forth in this syllabus. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ACCESSING CANVAS: The following instructions are critical for successful connection to your Pierce College online course: PURPOSE OF PIERCE COLLEGE: The purpose of Pierce College is to provide opportunities for all who desire to pursue educational goals. As an educational institution, the College commits to the enhancement of individual, social, cultural and economic growth. The educational program is designed to provide quality instruction, individual support and personal service in fulfillment of each student s academic needs. ACCESS and DISABILITY SERVICES: Your experience in this class is important to me, and it is the policy and practice of Pierce College to create inclusive and accessible learning environments consistent with federal and state law. If you experience barriers based on disability, please seek a meeting with the Access and Disability Services (ADS) manager to discuss and address them. If you have already established accommodations with the ADS manager, please bring your approved accommodations (green sheet) to me at your earliest convenience so we can discuss your needs in this course. ADS offers resources and coordinates reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are established through an interactive process between you and the ADS manager, and I am available to help facilitate them in this class. If you have not yet established services through ADS, but have a temporary or permanent disability that requires accommodations (this can include but not be limited to; mental health, attention-related, learning, vision, hearing, physical or health impacts), you are encouraged to contact ADS at (Fort Steilacoom) or (Puyallup). GRADING: Each assignment and assessment will be given a specific point value (see course schedule for more detailed information pertaining course grading). The earned value of all possible points will determine grade, per Pierce College published policy:

9 GRADE SCALE: See for District Grading Policy) Grade Point Letter Grade A A B B B C+ % % % =4.0; 97 95% = % 94% = 3.8; 93% = 3.7; 92% = 3.6; 91 90% = % 89% = 3.4; 88% = 3.3; 87% = % 86% = 3.1; 85% = 3.0; 84% = % 83% = 2.8; 82% = 2.7; 81% = 2.6; 80% = % 79% = 2.4; 78% C C D D = 2.3; 77% = % 76% = 2.1; 75% = 2.0; 74% = % 73% = 1.8; 72% = 1.7; 71% = 1.6; 70% = % 69 68% = 1.4; 67% = 1.3; 66 65% = % 64 62% = 1.1; 61 60% = F < 59% PLAGIARISM/ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: If you use another person s ideas, words, music, artwork, computations, models, etc., in such a manner as to imply that the thing used was your own; or if you use notes, tests or memory aids during tests when such use was not expressly authorized; or if you steal or knowingly use test master copies to gain information prior to an examination date; or knowingly allow another person to use your work as if it were that other person s work; or otherwise act in such a manner as to gain for yourself or another an unfair advantage over other students, you may face disciplinary actions as stated in the Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy/Code of Conduct.