MEDA120 Medical Terminology

Department of Business Studies: Medical Assisting

  1. Course Number and Title

    MEDA120 Medical Terminology

  2. Number of Credits

    3 credits

  3. Minimum Number of Instructional Minutes Per Semester

    2250

  4. Prerequisites

    None

    Corequisites

    None

  5. Other Pertinent Information

    None

  6. Catalog Course Description

    This is an introductory course in medical terminology. The course focuses on accurate spelling and pronunciation of terms and building knowledge of basic medical vocabulary with an emphasis on prefixes, suffixes, roots, and combining vowels. Anatomical, physiological, and pathological terminology are covered. Terminology related to the body systems is discussed.

  7. Required Course Content and Direction

    1. Learning Goals:

      1. Course
        2. Students will
        1. identify and define the word parts most frequently associated with the major body systems;
        2. define, spell and pronounce medical terms associated with each of the major body systems;
        3. define unfamiliar medical terms by analyzing their word parts and verifying the definitions in a dictionary; and
        4. use the Internet to locate valid factual information about specific medical conditions.

      2. Core (if applicable)
        3. This course is not included in the Core.

    2. Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities:

      1. introduction to medical terminology
      2. the human body in health and disease
      3. the skeletal system
      4. the muscular system
      5. the cardiovascular system
      6. the lymphatic and immune systems
      7. the respiratory system
      8. the digestive system
      9. the urinary system
      10. the nervous system
      11. special senses: the eyes and ears
      12. skin: the integumentary system
      13. the endocrine system
      14. the reproductive systems
      15. diagnostic procedures and pharmacology

    3. Assessment Methods for Core Learning Goals:

      1. Course
        2. The assessment of course learning goals will be based on classroom discussions, quizzes, and written exams.

      2. Core (if applicable)
        3. This course is not included in the Core.

    4. Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Students:

      See course format.

  8. Teaching Methods Employed

    Section VIII is not being used in new and revised syllabi as of 12/10/08.

Review/Approval Date - 3/99; Revised 4/05; Revised 12/2009