Spring 2024 | AHS-1205-VO02 - Medical Terminology

Online Class

Online courses take place 100% online via Canvas, without required in-person or Zoom meetings.

Faculty

Jayne Willman
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Hiring Coordinator for this course: Ryan Joy

Course Description

This course encompasses the development and use of medical vocabulary, definitions, and medical abbreviations. Students will build medical terms through the use of prefixes, word roots, combining forms and suffixes.

Essential Objectives

1. Demonstrate the use of word roots, combining forms, prefixes, and suffixes that form the majority of medical terms.
2. Define, spell, pronounce, and employ a fundamental vocabulary of medical terms.
3. Translate medical terminology from word/terms to abbreviations and from abbreviations to word/terms.
4. Relate appropriate medical terms to structures and functions of the human body and related body systems (e.g. musculoskeletal, immune, endocrine, nervous, respiratory, cardiovascular, and digestive).
5. Identify and define medical terms related to diseases and disorders.
6. Identify and define medical terms related to diagnostic and surgical procedures.
7. Demonstrate the proper use of a medical dictionary.
8. Demonstrate proficiency in understanding, interpreting, evaluating, and applying quantitative data and information.

Required Technology

More information on general computer and internet recommendations is available on the CCV IT Support page. https://support.ccv.edu/general/computer-recommendations/

Please see CCV's Digital Equity Statement (pg. 45) to learn more about CCV's commitment to supporting all students access the technology they need to successfully finish their courses.

Required Textbooks and Resources

AHS-1205-VO02 Link to Textbooks/Resources Information for this course in eCampus.

The last day to use a Financial Aid Advance to purchase textbooks/books is the 3rd Tuesday of the semester. See your financial aid counselor at your academic center if you have any questions.

Methods

AHS-1205-Medical Terminology

AHS-1205- Medical Terminology

SYLLABUS

Course Description

This course encompasses the development and use of medical vocabulary, definitions, and medical abbreviations. Students will build medical terms through the use of prefixes, word roots, combining forms and suffixes.

Essential Objectives

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the use of word roots, combining forms, prefixes, and suffixes that form the majority of medical terms.
2. Define, spell, pronounce, and employ a fundamental vocabulary of medical terms.
3. Translate medical terminology from word/terms to abbreviations and from abbreviations to word/terms.
4. Relate appropriate medical terms to structures and functions of the human body and related body systems (e.g. musculoskeletal, immune, endocrine, nervous, respiratory, cardiovascular, and digestive).
5. Identify and define medical terms related to diseases and disorders.
6. Identify and define medical terms related to diagnostic and surgical procedures.
7. Demonstrate the proper use of a medical dictionary.
8. Demonstrate proficiency in understanding, interpreting, evaluating, and applying quantitative data and information.

Contact Faculty:

Email: Jayne Willman

Please note: In order to receive accommodations for disabilities in this course, students must make an appointment to see the Americans with Disabilities Coordinator in their site and bring documentation with them.

Academic Honesty: CCV has a commitment to honesty and excellence in academic work and expects the same from all students. Academic dishonesty, or cheating, can occur whenever you present -as your own work- something that you did not do. You can also be guilty of cheating if you help someone else cheat. Being unaware of what constitutes academic dishonesty (such as knowing what plagiarism is) does not absolve a student of the responsibility to be honest in his/her academic work. Academic dishonesty is taken very seriously and may lead to dismissal from the College.

Email Address: Jayne.Willman@ccv.edu
Hiring Coordinator for this course: Ryan Joy

SYLLABUS
The format for the class will be similar every week. You will be assigned CHAPTER readings to do from your textbook. You will be expected to participate in the discussion board a minimum ofthree times a week. There will be a question AND/OR an informational posting that I would like you to respond to each week in the weekly Discussion folder, and also ask a question of your own, and/or to answer a questions from someone else. If you do all of the above you will be participating appropriately in the weekly discussion. There is also a Weekly Assignment folder - which reminds you to go to the EVOLVE TEXT SITE and enroll -
https://evolve.elsevier.com/cs/store?role=studentLink

use Use Course ID: 163551_jwillman11_1001

and take the weekly quiz each week at the EVOLVE SITE. You will have to register at the EVOLVE Site to enter the site. Please see instructions above. This site is very important to the learning of Medical Terminology and is mandatory for taking this course.

THE TEXT FOR THIS COURSE IS:

Exploring Medical Language, 11th Edition

ByMyrna LaFleur Brooks, RN, BEd and Danielle LaFleur Brooks, MEd, MA

Please see info below Regarding registration process to EVOLVE Text Book Site which is required for this course. Once you enter the Evolve site and this course you will see the links for the Weekly Assignments and quiz. There is at least 1 quiz to complete each week.

I am sure you will enjoy the site - Please Email me with any problems. Jayne.Willman@ccv.ed

Week, dates, and Objectives Met	Content	Assignments in Exploring Medical Language, 10th	Discussion Assignments	Case Study Entry	Quizzes Evolve(multiple choice)	Exams (multiple choice)
Week 1 Objectives 1,2	Introduction to our course and to medical language	1. Browse course site, read policies and related documents. "BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO" 2. Read Ch. 1 3. Create a student account on Evolve website https://evolve.elsevier.com/cs/store?role=student(Links to an external site.) Use Course ID: 163551_jwillman11_1001 4. Complete online activities	1.Introductions and Course Expectations 2.Chapter 1 Discussion 3. Post Case Study by end of week.	Week 1 entry	Quiz chapter 1 ON EVOLVE
Week 2 Objectives 1,2,3,4	·Body structure, color, and oncology ·	"How to Study Anatomy without losing your sanity!" 1.Read Chapters 2 & 3, complete exercises ON Evolve https://evolve.elsevier.com/cs/store?role=student 2.Use additional learning tools, online activities & flashcards	1. Chapter 2 &,3 -Discussion Post Case Study by end of week. Ch.2,3 Exercises on Evolve	Week 2 entry	Quiz 2 on Evolve for ch. 2,3
Week 3 Objectives 4,5	Integumentary System	"Let's discuss Skin!" 1.Read Chapter 4 complete exercises https://evolve.elsevier.com/cs/store?role=student 2.Use additional learning tools, online activities & flashcards	1. Chapter 4 discussion Post Case Study by end of week. Ch.4 exercises on evolve	Week 3 entry	Ch. 4 quiz. on evolve
Week 4 Objectives 4,5,6	Resp. System	How The Respiratory System works! 1.Read Chapter 5, complete exercises https://evolve.elsevier.com/cs/store?role=student 2.Use additional learning tools, online activities & flashcards	1. Chapter 5 discussion Post Case Study by end of week. Ch.5 exercises on evolve	Week 4 entry	Ch 5 quiz on Evolve
Week 5 Objectives 4,5,6	Urinary System, Male Reproductive System	The Urinary System and The Functional Anatomy of the Male Reproductive System 1.Read Chapter 6 & 7, complete exercises https://evolve.elsevier.com/cs/store?role=student 2.Use additional learning tools, online activities & flashcards	1. Chapter 6,7 discussion Post Case Study by end of week.	Week 5 entry	Week 5 Quiz on Evolve for Chapters 6 & 7
Week 6 Objectives 4,5,6,7	Female Reproductive System	Female Reproductive System Made Easy - Organs & Functions 1.Read Chapter 8 complete exercises on Evolve. 2.Use additional learning tools, online activities & flashcards	1. Chapter 8 discussion Post Case Study by end of week.	Week 6 entry	Ch. 8 Quiz on Evolve	Midterm Exam or Case Study paper. Chapters 1 thru 8.
Week 7 Obj. 4,5,6	Female Reproductive System	Obstetrics & Neonatal Care 1.Read Chapter 9 complete exercises on Evolve. 2.Use additional learning tools, online activities & flashcards	1. Chapter 9 discussion Post Case Study by end of week.	Week 7 entry	Ch.9 Quiz
Week 8	Cardiovascular system	"CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM IN UNDER 10 MINUTES" 1.Read Chapter 10 complete exercises on Evolve 2.Use additional learning tools, online activities & flashcards	1. Chapter * 10 discussion Post Case Study by end of week.	Week 8 entry	Ch.*, 10 Quiz
Week 9	Digestive System	"THE DISGESTIVE SYSTEM" 1.Read Chapter 11, complete exercises on Evolve 2.Use additional learning tools, online activities & flashcards	1. Chapter 11 discussion Post Case Study by end of week.	Week 9 entry	Ch. 11 Quiz on Evolve
Week 10	Eye	THE HUMAN EYE 1.Read Chapter 12, complete exercises on Evolve. 2.Use additional learning tools, online activities & flashcards	1. Chapter 12 discussion Post Case Study by end of week.	Week 10 entry	Ch.12 Quiz on Evolve
Week 11	EAR	THE HUMAN EAR 1.Read Chapters 13 complete exercises on Evolve. 2.Use additional learning tools, online activities & flashcards	1. Chapter 13 discussion Post Case Study by end of week.	Week 11 entry	Ch.13 Quiz on Evolve
Week 12	Musculoskeletal System	"The Muscular System Explained in 6 Minutes!" 1.Read Chapter 14, complete exercises on Evolve. 2.Use additional learning tools, online activities & flashcards	1. Chapter 14 discussion Post Case Study by end of week.	Week 12 entry	Ch.14 Quiz on Evolve
Week 13	Nervous System and Behavior Health	"Getting to know your Brain" 1.Read Chapter 15, complete exercises on Evolve. 2.Use additional learning tools, online activities & flashcards	1. Ch. 15 discussion Post Case Study by end of week.	Week 13 entry	Ch. 15 Quiz on Evolve
Week 14	Endocrine System	"GREAT GLANDS! GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ENDOCRINE SYSTEM" 1.Read Chapter 16, complete exercises on Evolve. 2.Use additional learning tools, online activities & flashcards	1. Chapter16 Discussion Post Case Study by end of week.	Week 14 entry	Week 14 Chapter 16 Quiz on Evolve.	Final Exam Ch. 9 thru 16 approx. 150 questions
Week 15	Last Week's Wrap up	Wrap - Up	1. Farewell message	Week 15 entry
Percentage of grade		Textbook reading and use of additional learning tools; not graded, but essential to learning	45% discussion posts & 30% for exercises &Quizzes			Midterm week 12.5% and Final Week = 12.5%

GRADING:
Twenty-five percent of your total grade will be based on your 2 Final Exams (Midterm and Final), (12.5% final Week- 12.5%midtermweek).
DISCUSSION
45% PERCENT of your total grade will be based on the Weekly Class Discussion(which is responding to my posting, posting a case study and replying to another students posting) and 30% for Assignment (which is completing the exercises and taking the weekly quiz). Each chapter will have 1-2 discussion topics. You have a 2-3 day window to address the topic.
A typical weeks discussion will be graded this way.
Posting one comment may receive C or D
Posting 2 comments ( posting a case study and reply to my postings and/or other students posting) may receive a C or B
If you also reply 3 or more postings (which includes the case study and replying to mine and other students postings) depending on the content of the post may receive A or B.
Also there is usually a weekly assignment notice - for going to the EVOLVE Site and doing the weekly assignment and taking the quiz. . If you do the assignment posted each week, take the quiz by the end of the week, along with responding to myself and other students postings (minimum 3x) you should not have any problem receiving an A for effort.

Textbooks & Technology

Required Textbooks:

Required Textbooks:

• Required - AHS-1205-VO01
  

  TEXTBOOK

  • 
    Exploring Medical Language, 11th Edition A Student-Directed Approach

    By LaFleur Brooks & Levinsky

    ISBN:

    9780323711562

    Edition:

    11th

    Type:

    Paperback

    Pub. Date:

    3/15/2021

    Publisher:

    MOSBY

HOW TO REGISTER TO EVOLVE

All Students must self-enroll into the Evolve text book site. Instructions are below. This is mandatory for this course. The evolve site is also where students will be taking all quizzes and exams - and also completing weekly assignments listed by instructor:

How do I enroll:

To be able to enroll into a course with a course ID you will need:

• Your course ID. This ID is provided to you by your faculty. The Course ID for this course- Use Course ID: 163551_jwillman11_1001

Follow these steps to enroll to a course with the course ID.

2. Enter the Course ID -
   Use Course ID: 163551_jwillman11_1001
3. If you are enrolling into a content-protected course, you will be prompted to purchase access (35-40dollar charge to use evolve and take exams) or enter your access code at this time. If you purchased your text from the CCV Book store you will have an access code you can enter once in the evolve site. When you click on Week 1 quiz it will prompt you to enter a code or pay a fee that is between 30-40 dollars. The site is mandatory please pay the fee or enter the code if you have one.

4. If you are a returning user enter your Evolve username and password and clickLogin. If you are new to Evolve enter your name, email, desired password, institution information (if applicable), and clickContinue.

5. Click theRegistered User Agreementlink located at the bottom right. Once you have read this information check the "Yes, I accept the Registered user Agreement" box if you agree. ClickSubmit.

6. Your enrollment confirmation will appear on the next page. A confirmation email will additionally be sent to your instructor to inform them of your enrollment. If you are a new user, your Evolve username and password will also be emailed to you.

Click theGet Startedlink to get to your course located in the My Evolve area. Visit and bookmarkhttp://evolve.elsevier.com/student(Links to an external site.)for future log in.

PROBLEMS WITH EVOLVE:

please check the following when experiencing technical difficulties: GO TO https://hesi.elsevier.com/systemChecker/index.html(Links to an external site.)

and will check your computer - also do below:

• Sometimes pop-up blockers prevent content from showing. Learn how to enable pop-ups in your browser(Links to an external site.).
• If you are experiencing issues accessing a website or resetting your password, it may be due to the cache and cookies your browser saves when browsing. Learn how to clear your cache and cookies(Links to an external site.).
• For certain products like HESI testing, it is very important to have a fast and stable internet connection. Run the compatibility test for HESI testing(Links to an external site.).
• For some products (e.g. video tutorials, interactive content) it is necessary to have plugins installed on your device. Please find below a list with plugins. Click the specific plugin to check for updates or download it (if necessary).
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Discussion Topics

• Week 1: Introduction to Medical Terminology
• Week 2: Body Structure & Medical Abbreviations
• Week 3: Integumentary System
• Week 4: The Respiratory System
• Week 5: The Urinary System & The Male Reproductive System
• Week 6: The Female Reproductive System / MIDTERM EXAM
• Week 7: Obstetrics and Neonatal Care
• Week 8: Cardiovascular System
• Week 9: Digestive System
• Week 10: Eye
• Week 11: Ear
• Week 12: Muscular System
• Week 13: Nervous System
• Week 14: Endocrine
• Week 15: Wrap Up

Suggested Progression

Grading

Your final grade will be based on the following assessments:

Assignment Category	Grade Weight Percentage
Discussion & Case Studies	45%
Assignments on Evolve (Exercises and Quizzes)	30%
	%
Mid-Term Exam	12.5%
Final Exam	12.5%
Total	100%

Assignments Overview

Your Learning will consist of Discussions, Case Studies, assignment and quizzes on Mindtap Cengage. You will also have a mid-term and final (to be announced).

Demonstrate Your Learningforums are a part of every Weeks Discussion/Case Study and most are post-first discussions which means that you will post your reply before seeing the replies of others. Discussions will be graded based on the following rubric:

	Exceeds Expectations	Meets Expectations	Approaching Expectations	Does Not Meet Expectations	Points
Knowledge	Comprehensive, in-depth and wide-ranging (2 points)	Up to date and relevant (1.5 points)	Relevant but not comprehensive (1 points)	Limited superficial knowledge/response (0.5 points)
Understanding	Outstanding ability to grasp concepts and relate theory to practice (2 points)	High level of ability to conceptualize essential ideas and relate theory to practice (1.5 points)	Some ability to conceptualize essential ideas and relate theory to practice (1 points)	Limited ability to draw out concepts and relate theory to practice (0.5 points)
Writing Skills	Excellent mechanics, sentence structure, and organization (2 points)	Significant mechanics, structure and organization (1.5 points)	Some grammatical lapses, uses emotional response in lieu of relevant points (1 points)	Poor grammar, weak communication (0.5 points)
Application & Analysis	Grasps inner relationship of concepts. Excellent use of a wide range of supporting material (2 points)	Demonstrates the ability to analyze and synthesize, independent analysis, good use of a range of supportive material (1.5 points)	Informed commentary with some evidence of genuine analysis; some supportive materials used (1 points)	Lacks evidence of critical analysis, poor use of supportive evidence (0.5 points)
				Total Points:	2 points

Student Support & Policies

ATTENDANCE

Attendance will be taken every week. Regular attendance and participation in classes are essential components of your success at CCV and in college generally. It is also directly tied to your financial aid. Please note the following:

• Only 2 absences are allowed. A third absence will result in 10% drop in your final grade. More than three absences will result in a failing grade.
• Stay in touch. In the case of an emergency or genuine inability to attend class, please notify me before class whenever possible.
• Plan ahead. There may be times when you need to miss class for legitimate reasons (e.g. if you think you have the flu). Think about how you can arrange your time and have supports in place so that you don’t miss class for non-essential reasons.

LATE WORK

Completing assignments on time is essential for getting the most out of class and doing well. Please note the following:

• Any work not handed in on the scheduled due date will lose credit. You will lose 10% EACH DAY an assignment is late (beginning the day it is due) and then may not be accepted.
  
• Late work will NOT be accepted on the discussion forum, since the goal of those assignments is to interact with each other.
• Assignments are due on time always.
  
• You are responsible for making sure that I can open and read work submitted electronically. If you send me a document or file that is somehow corrupted, I will not consider that work “received” or “submitted” on time. So it is best to copy and paste from your word program when posting in discussions and case studies.
  
  
• Make-ups for tests are only possible for extenuating circumstances and with prior approval. You must take a test within ONE week and BEFORE the next class meeting.You are responsible for checking Canvas and getting any notes, materials, assignments for the class you miss.
• Remember this course is strictly online and we go week to week. All assignments should be completed by the end of the week.

Please review the following policies and support services:

Academic Integrity

Academic Standing

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ADA Policy & Support

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Online Writing Center

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Code of Conduct

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IT Support

Grading Criteria

CCV Letter Grades as outlined in the Evaluation System Policy are assigned according to the following chart:

	High	Low
A+	100	98
A	Less than 98	93
A-	Less than 93	90
B+	Less than 90	88
B	Less than 88	83
B-	Less than 83	80
C+	Less than 80	78
C	Less than 78	73
C-	Less than 73	70
D+	Less than 70	68
D	Less than 68	63
D-	Less than 63	60
F	Less than 60
P	100	60
NP	Less than 60	0

Attendance Policy

Regular attendance and participation in classes are essential for success in and are completion requirements for courses at CCV. A student's failure to meet attendance requirements as specified in course descriptions will normally result in a non-satisfactory grade.

• In general, missing more than 20% of a course due to absences, lateness or early departures may jeopardize a student's ability to earn a satisfactory final grade.
• Attending an on-ground or synchronous course means a student appeared in the live classroom for at least a meaningful portion of a given class meeting. Attending an online course means a student posted a discussion forum response, completed a quiz or attempted some other academically required activity. Simply viewing a course item or module does not count as attendance.
• Meeting the minimum attendance requirement for a course does not mean a student has satisfied the academic requirements for participation, which require students to go above and beyond simply attending a portion of the class. Faculty members will individually determine what constitutes participation in each course they teach and explain in their course descriptions how participation factors into a student's final grade.

Accessibility Services for Students with Disabilities:

1. Provide disability documentation to the Accessibility Coordinator at your academic center. https://ccv.edu/discover-resources/students-with-disabilities/
2. Request an appointment to meet with accessibility coordinator to discuss your request and create an accommodation plan.
3. Once created, students will share the accommodation plan with faculty. Please note, faculty cannot make disability accommodations outside of this process.

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