HPRS 1206 ESSENTIALS OF MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY Lecture Lab - External- Credit

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1 COURSE SYLLABUS HPRS 1206 ESSENTIALS OF MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY Lecture Lab - External- Credit Beginning Level 1 Prerequisite Co-requisites VNSG 1402, VNSG 1327, VNSG 1238, VNSG 1304, VNSG 1161 This syllabus has been reviewed and is current on the date indicated. Prepared By Date Trisha Otts, RN 05/09/2014 Reviewed By Audrey Baxter, MSN RN Director of Allied Health Date 05/24/2014

2 Course Syllabus Page 2 I. Instructor Information Trisha Otts Phone: Office: Breckenridge 4BKT trisha.otts@tstc.edu Office Hours: Tuesday1-4 Advisement Hours: By Appointment Director Vocational Nursing: Interim Sherry Herrington, RN BSN Associate VP-Nursing: Audrey Baxter, RN, MSN sherry.herrington@tstc.edu Chair audrey.baxter@tstc.edu II. III. III. Class Times, Location Web course; online through Course Description & Introduction A study of medical terminology, word origin, structure and application. Learning Outcomes Define, pronounce, and spell medical terms with the use of medical references as resource tools; utilize terms in context; analyze medical terms; examine word origin and structure through the introduction of prefixes, suffixes, root words, plurals, abbreviations and symbols. Medical terminology concepts are applied to the real clinical world; combined with the practical application of medical records, strengthens the ability to read and interpret various types of records encountered in the health-care setting. This course promotes a greater understanding of medical records and their legal implications. A. Provider of Patient Centered care The student will: 1. Identify patient care needs for variety of health conditions regarding care planning, utilizing a systematic approach. 2. Define and explain pathological conditions, diagnostic procedures and tests, surgical and therapeutic procedures and tests related to each medical specialty 3. Identify and relate pathological conditions, surgical and diagnostic procedures and tests of each individual body systems/medical specialty 4. Apply critical thinking and problem solving to prioritize and organize.

3 Course Syllabus Page 3 5. Abstract pertinent data from existing medical chart notes B. Patient Safety Advocate: The student will: 1. Identify and describe several medical specialties C. Member of Profession The student will: 2. Identify the four component parts used to form medical words 3. Divide medical words into their component parts 4. Build and analyze Medical Terms 5. Use the guidelines to define and build medical words correctly 6. List and define examples of surgical, diagnostic and pathological suffixes 7. Build medical terms correctly using the summary of three rules 8. Form nouns and adjectives using the chart that summarizes the common suffixes 9. Correctly pronounce selected key terms aloud 10. Assume responsibility and accountability for the quality of nursing care provided to patients and their families. D. Member of the Health Care Team The student will: 1. Communicate and collaborate with patients, their families, and the interdisciplinary health care team effectively, to assist in the coordination of patient centered care. E. 21st Century Skills Set/Essential Competencies The student will: 1. Solve problems and building employability skills such as listening, attitude, critical thinking, adaptability and work ethic 2. Use critical thinking skills to complete assignments correctly and on time 3. Exhibit professional principles to perform skills on time within due dates 4. Use adaptability skills to complete assignments and perform skills in a timely manner along with other course work 5. Use listening skills to complete assignments correctly as per requirements 6. Exhibit a positive attitude in completing class work on time and correctly

4 Course Syllabus Page 4 7. Exhibit professional principles by coming to class on time and calling in as required when absent 8. Use critical thinking skills to identify methods, requirements, and standards to enhance and develop vocational nursing practice Students may vary in their competency levels on these abilities. You can expect to acquire these abilities only if you honor all course policies, attend classes regularly, complete all assigned work in good faith and on time, and meet all other course expectations of you as a student. IV. Assessment Methods & Grading Policy 15 week courses: Total of 5 exams (55%); exam remediation (10%); and assignments (35%) of course average 4 Unit exams (worth 10% each) on weeks 3, 6, 9, and 12. Generally consist of 50 questions (40-45 narrative and 5-10 calculation/ pharmacology type). Exam 5 (worth 15% of the final average) is the comprehensive final consisting of 100 questions (90-95 narrative and 5-10 calculation/pharmacology). Grading is on the 100% scale and no grades are rounded and no extra credit is awarded. 7.5 week courses: Total of 4 exams (70%), exam remediation (10%), and assignments (20%) of course average 3 Unit exams (worth 16.6% each) on weeks 2, 4, 6. Generally consist of questions (30-35 narrative and 5-10 calculation/ pharmacology type). Exam 4 in week 8 (worth 20% of the final average) is the comprehensive final consisting of 100 questions (90-95 narrative and 5-10 calculation/pharmacology). Grading is on the 100% scale - no grades are rounded and no extra credit is awarded. Exam remediation (10%): After the exam analysis by the faculty is complete, the question(s), answer choices, and rationales of the wrong answers are released individually to each student. Using the Remediation Template posted on Moodle, the student will rephrase/rewrite each missed question (copy/paste is not allowed and will result in a zero for that remediation), provide the reason for their wrong answers, and reference the location of the correct answer. Instructions are provided with the template and are expected to be followed closely. The remediation is submitted using the Drop Box in Moodle for that specific exam. The faculty members of record for that class will specify the date and time the remediation

5 Course Syllabus Page 5 assignments are due. Drop Boxes are locked after the allowed submission period has expired. No remediation assignments are accepted via or hand-delivered in hard copy. Course Assignments (35%): Assignments are scheduled on Moodle and in the hard-copy course schedule for each week as appropriate. Assignments will include case studies, virtual clinical excursions (VCE), various Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) resources (Tutorials, Real Life, Nurse Touch, and ATI Assessment Practice modules). Faculty can make assignments from any and all resources at their disposal. Faculty can track students online or request certain articles be dropped into the Drop Box for that assignment. NOTE: FINAL GRADES ARE NOT ROUNDED AND NO EXTRA CREDIT IS GIVEN The student must pass this course with a minimum of 80% (B) and the accompanying clinical course for the appropriate level with a grade of satisfactory to progress in the Vocational Nursing Program = A = B = C = D BELOW 60 = F Each student is expected to take exams on the days and times they are scheduled. If student misses an exam, the student will be expected to make contact with the instructor prior to the exam and make arrangements within 24 hours for a make-up exam. The exam given will not be the same version the class was given and may be at least 50% short answer/alternate formats, at the instructor s discretion. ONLY ONE (1) MAKE-UP EXAM PER COURSE IS ALLOWED. IF YOU MISS MORE EXAMS YOU WILL RECEIVE A ZERO (0). *There will be no class debates on exams questions, if you have a concern you must contact the instructor within 1 week of the exam to arrange a time to meet with and discuss your concerns. B. SCANS Competencies The individual SCANS Foundation Skills and competencies have been identified and are located on file in the nursing office. Demonstration of SCANS is

6 Course Syllabus Page 6 documented by the student s ability to provide evidence that the skill has been mastered. C. Differentiated Essential Competencies (DECs ) The Differentiated Essential Competencies (DECs) are fully integrated throughout the curriculum for the VN student. The DECs relate to the entry level skills each student will acquire as they relate to the working world and the competencies required by the Texas Board of Nursing. VII. Textbook/Reference Materials Gylys, B.A., Wedding, M.E., (2009). Medical terminology systems. A body systems approach (6 th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis Company. ISBN: VIII. Additional Resources & Supplies Laptop or Desktop computer with high speed Internet access, power cord and mouse (wired or wireless) (Provided by Student) Microsoft Office 97 or newer (Provided by Student) Headphones or speakers. (Provided by Student) XIII. Class Participation Policy & Student Conduct Students are expected to log-in to the course site ( and monitor their on a regular basis. If at all possible, these tasks should be completed daily. Students must communicate any difficulties, questions, or problems to their instructor in a timely manner. Students are expected to interact with the instructor and other students in a professional manner. All work turned in must be your own. Any work turned in represented as yours that is not will be considered plagiarism. The punishment for plagiarism will be removal from the course with a grade of F and possible removal from the program and/or college. Cutting and pasting information from a website or other source is NOT acceptable and will be treated as plagiarism. IX. Safety Campus building occupants are required to evacuate buildings when a fire alarm activates. Alarm activation or announcement requires exiting and assembling outside. Familiarize yourself with all exit doors of each classroom and building you may occupy while receiving instructions. The nearest exit door may not be the door you used when entering the building. Students requiring evacuation assistance should inform the instructor during the first week of class. In the event of evacuation, follow the faculty s or class instructor s instructions. Do Not re-enter a building unless given instructions by the Fire Department, Campus/Local Police, or Fire Prevention Services.

7 Course Syllabus Page 7 X. Special Needs If you have a documented disability that will impact your work in this class, please contact the ADA Coordinator, so that appropriate arrangements for your accommodations can be made. The counselor on your campus can assist you in this process. In accordance with the federal law, a student requesting accommodations must provide documentation of his/her disability to the ADA Coordinator. For more information call (325) or amyfreeman@tstc.edu.

8 Course Syllabus Page 8 XI. Course Schedule (Subject to change) WEEKLY OBJECTIVES AND COURSE SCHEDULES Week Dates Lecture Content (Topic) Individual Activities & 1 Word Building Rules, Prefixes, Suffixes, Whole Body Terminology 2 Integumentary System Respiratory System Urinary System 3 Male Reproductive System Female Reproductive System 4 Obstetrics and Neonatology Cardiovascular, Immune & Lymphatic Systems and Blood Assessment Week 2 Lessons Week 1 Exam will open from Wednesday to Saturday Week 3 Lessons Week 4 Lessons Week 2 Exam will open from Wednesday to Saturday Weekly Learning Outcomes Identify and define the four word parts and combining forms. Analyze and define medical terms Build medical terms for given definitions Identify anatomical structures of the human body Define, pronounce, and spell medical terms related to body structure, color and oncology Identify and spell the four abdominopelvic quarters Define, pronounce, and spell the terms used to describe the anatomical planes Interpret meanings for the abbreviations presented in this section Using medical documents, interpret medical Identify organs and structures of the integumentary, respiratory, and urinary systems Define, pronounce, and spell the terms used to describe the integumentary, respiratory and urinary systems Build and analyze medical terms with the word parts presented in this section Interpret meanings for the abbreviations presented in this section Using medical documents, interpret medical Identify organs and structures of the male and female reproductive systems Define, pronounce, and spell the terms used to describe the reproductive systems Build and analyze medical terms with the word parts presented in this section Interpret meanings for the abbreviations presented in this section Using medical documents, interpret medical Identify organs and structures related to pregnancy, neonatology, cardiovascular, immune and lymphatic systems and blood. Define, pronounce, and spell the terms used to describe the disease/disorder, diagnostic, surgical, and complementary terms related to obstetrics, neonatology, cardiovascular, immune and lymphatic systems and blood. Build and analyze medical terms with the word parts presented in this section Interpret meanings for the abbreviations

9 Course Syllabus Page 9 Week Dates Lecture Content (Topic) 5 Digestive System Eye Ear 6 Musculoskeletal System, Nervous System and Behavioral Health Endocrine System Individual Activities & Assessment Week 5 Lessons Week 6 Lessons Week 3 Exam will open from Wednesday to Saturday 7 Final Exam Review all lessons. Comprehensive content Final Exam will open from Wednesday to Saturday Syllabus may be subject to change. Weekly Learning Outcomes presented in this section Using medical documents, interpret medical Identify organs and structures of the digestive and sensory systems Define, pronounce, and spell the terms used to describe the digestive system Identify the anatomy of the ear and eye Define, pronounce, and spell the terms used to describe the disease/disorder, diagnostic, surgical, and complementary terms related to the digestive system, ear and eye Build and analyze medical terms with the word parts presented in this section Interpret meanings for the abbreviations presented in this section Using medical documents, interpret medical Identify organs and structures of the musculoskeletal, nervous, and endocrine systems Identify common behavioral terms used Define, pronounce, and spell the terms used to describe the musculoskeletal, nervous and endocrine systems Define, pronounce and spell common behavioral terms Build and analyze medical terms with the word parts presented in this section Interpret meanings for the abbreviations presented in this section Using medical documents, interpret medical All of the above

10 Course Syllabus Page 10 XII. Instructor CV Trisha Otts, RN Education Name of Institution Degree Earned Date Earned Walden University Masters of Science in Nursing In progress Associate Degree Nursing 2010 Texas State Technical College West Texas Texas State Technical College West Texas Vocational Nursing Certifications Name of Certification Date Expires Date Earned 2000 Industry, Teaching or Training, and Other (Examples: publications and memberships) Experience Relevant To Course Description of Experience Related To Course Date Ended Date Began Director of Nurse Aide Program 2012 TSTC-WT vocational nursing instructor: Nursing Skills Current/ 2004 TSTC-WT vocational nursing instructor: Pharmacology & Dosage Calculation Current/ 2004 TSTC-WT vocational nursing instructor: Simulated Lab & Clinical Current/ 2004 Member Texas Association of Vocational Nurse Educators (TAVNE) Current/ 2004

11 Course Syllabus Page 11 TSTC Nursing Program Course Guide Acknowledgment Form I have read and understand the information, evaluation and testing methods, and schedule in the Course Guide Accompaniment and Syllabus written by the Nursing department and agree to abide by the rules and requirements contained within for HPRS I understand that it is my responsibility to read and understand the syllabus and to abide by the guidelines presented therein. I acknowledge that I was provided an opportunity to ask questions and agree that any questions asked were answered to my satisfaction. Student Signature: Date: Faculty Signature: Date: Electronically sign and date this ONE page. signed/dated document to: mrso.tstc.2014@gmail.com