Medical Terminology

MEDTERM101 — Medical Terminology, 3.0 hours

Description

This course introduces an in-depth study of medical terms and abbreviations specially designed for healthcare administrators. By working through several different organ systems, students will learn the parts of medical terms, how they relate to healthcare, and how they are used in a medical environment.

Program Objectives

  1. Identify the roles of the four types of word parts, apply this medical terminology, and examine the commonly used roots and combining forms, as well as become comfortable with the planes on the body, its directions and cavities, and begin learning about terminology related to cells, genetics, tissues, and glands.
  2. Identify and describe the structure of bones, joints, and other aspects of the skeletal system, as well as examine and describe the functions and structures of the muscular system and its parts.
  3. Describe the heart, blood and blood vessels in terms of chambers, valves, blood flow, and other aspects of cardiac anatomy and health, as well as differences in regulation.
  4. Describe the major functions of the respiratory and digestive systems and relate them to the structure.
  5. Identify and describe the major structures of the urinary and nervous system, as well as describe their function as it relates to this structure using medical terminology. Also, recognize and describe the divisions in the nervous system.
  6. Describe the functions and structure of the eyes, ears, and their accessory structures, as well as the structures and functions of the integumentary system
  7. Describe the role of the endocrine glands in regulating homeostasis, as well as the hormones they secrete. Describe the reproductive systems of both sexes and their functions and processes.
  8. Describe the vital signs recorded for most patients as well as different tests, scans, and techniques.

Professor

Professor

Lisette M. Negron currently resides in Arlington, VA. She joined the military when she was 18, served 4 years active duty and 11 years, and counting as a reservist. Over the course of her career, she has served as a Human Resources professional. She has been responsible for the overall training and development of hundreds of civilian employees and soldiers, managers, and supervisors. These developmental trainings consist of day-to-day operations, programs processes, HR systems trainings, and successful completion of HR management certifications. HR departments oversee various aspects of employment, such as compliance with labor laws and employment standards, administration of employee benefits, and some aspects of recruitment. As a reservist, she is the Health Sciences HR Officer for a Medical Ground Ambulance company, where she manages all areas of operations, staffing, logistics, training, and work-life balance.

Ms. Negron completed her Doctorate degree in Business Administration with a concentration in HR Management and holds a graduate certificate in Health Care Administration.

She looks forward to being a part of this journey as your instructor.

Online Support (IT) and Moodle Navigation

Online Support (IT) and Moodle Navigation:

All members of the Lakewood University community who use the University’s computing, information or communication resources must act responsibly. Support is accessible by calling 1-800-517-0857 option 2 or by emailing info@lakewood.edu

Books and Resources

Books and Resources

Ehrlich Ann, Schroeder L. Carol, Ehrlich Laura, Schroeder A. Katrina. Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spiral bound Version. 8th ed. Cengage, 2017

Evaluation Method

Evaluation Method

Graded work will receive a numeric score reflecting the quality of performance.
Course Requirement Summary

  • Assignments - Total of 80 Points
  • Weekly discussion forums-Total of 80 Points
  • Final Exam - 50 Points

 

Grading Scale

Grading Scale

Graded work will receive a numeric score reflecting the quality of performance as given above in evaluation methods. The maximum number of points a student may earn is 210. To determine the final grade, the student's earned points are divided by 210.

Your overall course grade will be determined according to the following scale:

A = (90% -100%)
B = (80% - 89%)
C = (70% - 79%)
F < (Below 70%)

Writing Assignment Grading Rubric

Assignment and Discussion Forum Post Rubrics

Writing Assignment Grading Rubric

Points

Excellent
10-9 pts

Good
8-6 pts

Poor
5-3 pts

Very Poor
2-1 pts

No Response
0 pts

Original Posting

____/10

Writing assignment was well thought out, coherent, and thoughtfully organized with all parts of the questions addressed along with appropriate

grammar and spelling

Writing was clear and relatively well organized and responded to many/most of the key points with a few mistakes in regard to grammar and spelling

Writing was somewhat confusing and not well organized and had little or no focus on the subject matter with significant grammar and spelling errors

Writing is confusing and hard to follow with no organization while missing the point of the assignment entirely

No Assignment

Total Points

____/10

Additional Comments:

Discussion Question Grading Rubric

Discussion Question Grading Rubric

Points

Excellent Pass

Good Pass

Poor Fail

No Response Fail

Original Posting

PASS/FAIL

Original post reflected good focus to the discussion with well thought out ideas and appropriate grammar and spelling

Original post responded to the topic in a general fashion but failed to organize them well and had a few mistakes in regard to grammar and spelling

Responded with little or no focus to the discussion and contained short, irrelevant and/or confusing commentary with significant grammar and spelling errors

No posting

Reply to fellow student

PASS/FAIL

Response to fellow student reflected good focus to the post with well thought out ideas and appropriate grammar and spelling

Response to fellow student in a general fashion but failed to organize them well and had a few mistakes in regard to grammar and spelling

Little or no focus to the post and contained short, irrelevant and/or confusing commentary with significant grammar and spelling errors

No posting

Total Points

PASS/FAIL

Additional Comments:

Academic Integrity/ Plagiarism

Academic Integrity/ Plagiarism:

Cheating (dishonestly taking the knowledge of another person whether on a test or an assignment and presenting it as your work) and plagiarism (to take and pass off as one's own the ideas or writing of another) are a serious issue. While it is legitimate to talk to others about your assignments and incorporate suggestions, do not let others "write" your assignments in the name of peer review or "borrow" sections or whole assignments written by others. We do get ideas from life experiences and what we read but be careful that you interpret these ideas and make them your own.

I am aware that many types of assignments are available on the internet and will check these sources when there is legitimate suspicion.

Penalty is a zero on the assignment. In cases where there is a major or continuous breach of trust, further discipline, such as an "F" in the course, may be necessary.

The major consequence of any form of cheating is damage to your character and the result of trust and respect.

Disability Accommodations

Disability Accommodations

Students who have a disability and wish to request an academic accommodation should contact Jim Gepperth, the Disabilities Services Coordinator and Academic Dean. The student can request an accommodation at any time although it is encouraged to do so early in the enrollment process. The student should complete an accommodation request form which begins a conversation between the school and the student regarding the nature of their disability and an accommodation that would help the student succeed in their program. The school may request documentation regarding the disability to address the accommodation request effectively. The school will communicate to the student the type of accommodation arranged. This process typically follows a team approach, bringing together persons from the academic department (including the instructor) and personnel from other departments as necessary. Additional information on disability accommodations may be found in the Lakewood University Catalog.

Disability Services Email: disabilityservices@lakewood.edu

Supplemental Texts

Supplemental Texts

You can use the following resources to assist you with proper source citation. 

American Psychological Association Style Guide- https://www.mylakewoodu.com/pluginfile.php/118179/mod_resource/content/1/APA%20Style%20Guide%207th%20edition.pdf

The Purdue OWL website is also a helpful resource for students. Here is a link to the OWL website: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html

Library

Library

 

Mary O'Dell is the Librarian on staff at Lakewood University

She is available by appointment. You can make an appointment with her by emailing her at modell@lakewood.edu or call at 1-800-517-0857 X 730

You may also schedule a meeting at this link: https://my.setmore.com/calendar#monthly/r3a761583354923270/01032020

She can assist you with navigating LIRN, research, citations etc.

Support

Support

Each student at Lakewood University is assigned a Success Coach. Your Success Coach exists to assist you with academic and supportive services as you navigate your program. They will reach out to you, often, to check-in. Please use the resources they offer.

Student Services is available to assist with technical questions regarding Lakewood University and all services available to you.

1-800-517-0857 option 2
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Career Services

Career Services

Students are offered Career Services at any point as they journey their academics at Lakewood University.

1-800-517-0857 option 2
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Objectives

Objectives
  1. Identify the roles of the four types of word parts, apply this medical terminology, and examine the commonly used roots and combining forms, as well as become comfortable with the planes on the body, its directions and cavities, and begin learning about terminology related to cells, genetics, tissues, and glands.
  2. Identify and describe the structure of bones, joints, and other aspects of the skeletal system, as well as examine and describe the functions and structures of the muscular system and its parts.
  3. Describe the heart, blood and blood vessels in terms of chambers, valves, blood flow, and other aspects of cardiac anatomy and health, as well as differences in regulation.
  4. Describe the major functions of the respiratory and digestive systems and relate them to the structure.
  5. Identify and describe the major structures of the urinary and nervous system, as well as describe their function as it relates to this structure using medical terminology. Also, recognize and describe the divisions in the nervous system.
  6. Describe the functions and structure of the eyes, ears, and their accessory structures, as well as the structures and functions of the integumentary system
  7. Describe the role of the endocrine glands in regulating homeostasis, as well as the hormones they secrete. Describe the reproductive systems of both sexes and their functions and processes.
  8. Describe the vital signs recorded for most patients as well as different tests, scans, and techniques.

Lessons

Lessons
Title
Lesson #1
Course Topic
  • Introduction to Medical Terminology
  • The Human Body in Health and Disease
Readings/Assignments
  • Study Course Syllabus
  • Read Chapters 1-2
  • Complete Quiz(s)
  • Discussion Form
  • Lesson Evaluation
Title
Lesson #2
Course Topic
  • Skeletal System
  • Muscular System
Readings/Assignments
  • Read Chapters 3-4
  • Complete Quiz(s)
  • Discussion Forum
  • Lesson Evaluation
Title
Lesson #3
Course Topic
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Lymphatic and Immune Systems
Readings/Assignments
  • Read Chapters 5-6
  • Complete Quiz(s)
  • Discussion Forum
  • Lesson Evaluation
Title
Lesson #4
Course Topic
  • Respiratory System
  • Digestive System
Readings/Assignments
  • Read Chapters 7-8
  • Complete Quiz(s)
  • Discussion Forum
  • Assignment 2
  • Lesson Evaluation
Due

Assignment 1 upon completion of the lesson

Title
Lesson #5
Course Topic
  • The Urinary System
  • Nervous System and Mental Health
Readings/Assignments
  • Read Chapters 9-10
  • Complete Quiz(s)
  • Discussion Forum
  • Assignment 2
  • Lesson Evaluation
Due

Assignment 3 upon completion of the lesson

Title
Lesson #6
Course Topic
  • Special Senses: Eyes and Ears
  • Skin: Integumentary System
Readings/Assignments
  • Read Chapters 11-12 
  • Complete Quiz(s)
  • Discussion Forum
  • Lesson Evaluation
Title
Lesson #7
Course Topic
  • Endocrine System
  • Reproductive Systems
Readings/Assignments
  • Read Chapters 9
  • Complete Quiz(s)
  • Discussion Forum
  • Lesson Evaluation
Due

Assignment 3 upon completion of the lesson

Title
Lesson #8
Course Topic
  • Diagnostic Procedures, Nuclear Medicine, Pharmacology
Readings/Assignments
  • Read Chapter 10
  • Discussion Forum
  • Complete the Final Exam
  • Request the Next Course
  • Lesson Evaluation
  • THANKS FOR A GREAT CLASS
Due

Final exam upon completion of the lesson

Overview

Course

Course

Contact Information

Contact Information

E-mail: lnegron@lakewood.edu

Phone: 800-517-0857 X 775