Medical Terminology curriculum - McCann Technical …€¦ · · 2013-08-08MA 102 MEDICAL...

McCann Technical School

70 Hodges Cross Road

North Adams, MA 01247

MA 102 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY

3 Credits Fall Semester

Course Syllabus

INSTRUCTOR: Terry LeClair, MA

METHODOLOGY: Lecture, Demonstration, Oral exercises, Workbook exercises

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course introduces the student to the language of the medical field. It utilizes

a workbook format and a body systems approach to the learning of medical terminology.

It stresses knowledge of prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms in building medical

terms. Correct spelling habits, use of medical abbreviations, and proper pronunciation

are also emphasized. Common disease conditions that affect each system are described.

Body systems are correlated with Anatomy & Physiology.

TEXTS:

THE LANGUAGE OF MEDICINE, 9TH

edition, Chabner. W.B. Saunders Co.,

2011.

TABER’S CYCLOPEDIC MEDICAL DICTIONARY, 21th edition, F.A. Davis

Co., 2005.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1. Analyze words by dividing them into component parts: Prefixes,

suffixes, and combing forms (word root and combining vowel).

2. Relate medical terms to the structure and function of the human body.

3. Utilize correct spelling techniques.

4. Pronounce common medical terms correctly.

5. Describe the common disease conditions of each body system.

6. Utilize common medical abbreviations.

COURSE CONTENT:

Chapter 1 Basic Word Structure---pgs 1-30

Chapter 2 Terms Pertaining to Body as a Whole---pgs 31-72

Chapter 3 Suffixes---pgs 73-104

Chapter 4 Prefixes---pgs 105-132

Chapter 16 Skin---pgs 601-636

Chapter 15 Musculoskeletal System---pgs 522-600

Chapter 5 Digestive System---pgs 133-178

Chapter 6 Additional suffixes & Digestive etc.---pgs 179-202

Chapter 12 Respiratory System---pgs 425-464

Chapter 11 Cardiovascular System---pgs 369-424

Chapter 14 Lymphatic & Immune Systems---pgs 505-532

Chapter 13 Blood System---pgs 465-504

Chapter 9 Male Reproductive System---pgs 293-318

Chapter 8 Female Reproductive System---pgs 733-774

Chapter 19 Cancer Medicine (Oncology)—pgs 733-774

Chapter 10 Nervous System---pgs 319-368

Chapter 17 The Sense Organs—Eye & Ear---pgs 637-684

Chapter 7 Urinary System---pgs 203-240

Chapter 18 Endocrine System---pgs 685-732

OUTCOMES MEASUREMENT:

Course grading:

Hour exams including final 40%

Quizzes & Homework 30%

Workbook 20%

Class participation/attendance 10%

Passing grade for the course is 76

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Exams to be announced

Daily quizzes on assignments

Students will have 1 week to make up exams and quizzes.

Workbooks collected with hour exams- or as announced. MAJOR DEDUCTION

FOR LATENESS—Late one day –grade 75. WILL LOSE 5 POINTS EACH

DAY LATE AFTER.

ATTENDANCE: Attendance at all classes is mandatory.

UNIT 1-BASIC WORD STRUCTURE

GOAL: To introduce the student to the study of medical terminology

OUTCOMES: The student will identify and define the component parts of words

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. List the objectives in studying medical terminology

2. Begin dividing words into components parts

3. Define a list of selected combining forms, prefixes, and suffixes

4. Use these combining forms, prefixes, and suffixes to build new medical words

5. Identify and use a list of symbols, colors, and numbers

6. Develop skill in pronunciation of medical words

7. Develop skill in utilizing the medical dictionary

8. Relate new terminology presented to other medical assistant courses

CONTENT:

1. Objectives in studying medical language

A. Analyze words by dividing them into component parts

B. Relate medical terms to the structure and function of the human body

C. Be aware of spelling and pronunciation problems

2. Word analysis

A. Roots

B. Suffixes

C. Prefixes

D. Combining vowels

E. Combining forms

3. Symbols, colors, and numbers

4. Pronunciation of medical words

5. The medical dictionary and its use

RESOURCES:

Lecture/discussion

Demonstration

Handouts

Textbook reading assignments

Textbook/workbook exercises

Oral exercises

OUTCOMES MEASUREMENT: Workbook assignments

Homework assignments

Daily quizzes

Word quiz

Exam

Final exam

UNIT 2-TERMS PERTAINING TO THE BODY AS A WHOLE

GOAL: To present the study of medical terminology related to the body as a whole

To present common medical abbreviations

OUTCOMES: The student will identify and define terminology related to the body as

whole

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Identify meanings of new word elements related to the body as a whole

2. Utilize new word elements to define medical words related to the body as a

whole

3. Utilize word elements to build medical words

4. Relate A & P presented to Anatomy and Physiology course

5. Pronounce new medical words correctly

6. Identify and use common medical abbreviations

CONTENT:

1. Word elements related to the body as a whole

A. Combing forms

B. Prefixes

C. Suffixes

2. Word analysis related to the body as a whole


4. Common medical abbreviations

RESOURCES: Lecture/discussion

Demonstration

Handouts



Oral exercises



Daily quizzes

Word quiz

Exam

Final exam

UNIT 3-SUFFIXES

GOAL: To present new suffixes and combing forms to increase the student’s medical

language vocabulary.

OUTCOMES: The student will increase his/her medical language vocabulary by

addition of new suffixes and combing forms and increase skill in word

analysis.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. Identify the meanings of new combing forms and suffixes

2. Identify the meanings of word elements previously presented

3. Utilize word elements to define medical words

4. Break medical words into component parts


6. Pronounce medical words correctly

7. Relate A&P presented to Anatomy and Physiology course

CONTENT: 1. Presentation and review of combing forms

2. Presentation and review of suffixes

A. Noun suffixes

3. Word analysis related to new and reviewed suffixes and combining forms


RESOURCES:

Lecture/discussion

Demonstration

Handouts



Oral exercises


Workbook assignments


Daily quizzes

Word quiz

Exam

Final exam

UNIT 4-PREFIXES

GOAL: To present additional prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms to increase the

students medical language vocabulary


addition of new prefixes, suffixes, and combing forms and increase skill

in word analysis


1. Identify meanings of new prefixes, suffixes, and combing forms

2. Identify meanings of word elements previously presented






CONTENT: 1. Presentation and review of combing forms and suffixes

2. Presentation and review of prefixes

3. Word analysis related to new word elements



Demonstration

Handouts



Oral exercises



Daily quizzes

Word quiz

Exam

Final exam

UNIT 5-SKIN

GOAL: To present terminology related to the skin to increase the student’s medical

language vocabulary.

To present common pathological conditions of the skin.

OUTCOMES:

The student will increase his/her medical language vocabulary by

addition of word elements related to the skin and increase skill in

word analysis

The student will describe common pathological conditions of the skin


1. Identify meanings of new word elements







8. Describe common lesion, symptoms and disease conditions of the skin

CONTENT:

1. Word elements related to the skin and specialty of dermatology

2. Word analysis related to the skin and the specialty of dermatology


4. Common lesions of the skin

A. Cyst

B. Crust

C. fissure

D. macule

E. papule

F. polyp

G. pustule

H. ulcer

I. vesicle

J. wheal

5. Symptoms

A. alopecia

B. ecchymosis

C. pruritis

D. purpura

E. urticaria

6. Disease conditions

A. acne

B. burns

C. cellulitus

D. eczema

E. gangrene

F. impetigo

G. psoriasis

H. scabies

I. tinea

J. nevus

K. wart

L. exanthematous viral diseases

M. scleroderma

N. systemic lupus erythematosus

O. vitiligo

P. callus

Q. keloid

R. keratisus

S. leukoplakia

T. verruca

U. basal cell carcinoma

V. squamous cell carcinoma

W. malignant melanoma

X. squamous cell carcinoma

RESOURCES:

Lecture/discussion

Demonstration

Handouts



Oral exercises




Daily quiz

Exam

UNIT 6-MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM

GOAL: To present terminology related to the musculoskeletal system to increase the

student’s medical language vocabulary.

To present common pathological conditions of the musculoskeletal system

OUTCOMES: The student will increase his/her medical language vocabulary by addition of

word elements related to the musculoskeletal system and increase skill in

word analysis.

The student will describe common pathological conditions of the

musculoskeletal system.









8. Describe disease conditions of the musculoskeletal system

CONTENT: 1. Word elements related to the musculoskeletal system

2. Word analysis related to the musculoskeletal system


4. Disease conditions of the musculoskeletal system

A. fracture

B. osteomalacia

C. osteomyelitis

D. osteoporosis

E. arthritis

F. bursitis

G. Carpal tunnel syndrome

H. dislocation

I. sprain

J. Muscular dystrophy

K. Myasthenia gravis

L. amyothrophic lateral sclerosis

M. Ewing sarcoma

N. osteogenic sarcoma

O. talipes

P. ankylosing spondylitis

Q. gouty arthritis

R. osteoarthritis

S. Lyme disease

T. systemic lupus erythematosus

RESOURCES:

Lecture/discussion

Demonstration

Handouts



Oral exercises



Daily quizzes

Exam

Final exam

UNIT 7-DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

GOAL: To present terminology related to the digestive system to increase the


To present common pathological conditions of the digestive system

OUTCOMES:

The student will increase his/her medical language vocabulary by addition of

word elements related to the digestive system and increase skill in

word analysis.

The student will describe common pathological conditions of the digestive

system.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 9. Identify meanings of new word elements







16. Describe disease conditions of the digestive system

CONTENT: 5. Word elements related to the digestive system

6. Word analysis related to the digestive system


8. Disease conditions of the digestive system

A. Anorexia

B. Ascites

C. Constipation

D. Diarrhea

E. Dysphagia

F. Flatus

G. Jaundice

H. Melena

I. Nausea

J. Cleft lip and palate

K. Dental caries

L. Pyorrhea

M. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

N. Polyps of the colon

O. Colorectal cancer

P. Crohn’s disease

Q. Ulcerative colitis

R. Diverticula

S. Hemorrhoids

T. Hernia

U. Intussusception

V. Volvulus

W. Cirrhosis

X. Gallstones

Y. Pancreatic

Z. Viral hepatitis


Demonstration

Handouts


Textbook/workbook assignments

Oral exercises



Daily quizzes

Exam

Final exam

UNIT 8-ADDITIONAL SUFFIXES AND DIGESTIVE SYSTEM TERMINOLOGY

GOALS: To present additional suffixes and terminology related to the digestive system

to increase the student’s medical language vocabulary.


addition of word elements related to the digestive system and increase

skill in word analysis.

LEARNING OJECTIVES:








CONTENT: 1. Word elements related to the digestive system

2. Word analysis related to the digestive system


RESOURCES:

Lecture/discussion

Demonstration

Handouts



Oral exercises




Daily quizzes

Exam

Final exam

UNIT 9-RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

GOAL:

To present terminology related to the respiratory system to increase the


To present common pathological conditions of the respiratory system

OUTCOMES:


word elements related to the respiratory system and increase skill in

word analysis.

The student will describe common pathological conditions of the respiratory

system.









24. Describe disease conditions of the respiratory system

CONTENT: 9. Word elements related to the respiratory system

10. Word analysis related to the respiratory system


12. Disease conditions of the respiratory system

A. Auscultation

B. Percussion

C. Rales

D. Rhonchi

E. Sputum

F. Stridor

G. Croup

H. Epiglottitis

I. Epistaxis

J. Pertussis

K. Asthma

L. Chronic bronchitis

M. Cystic fibrosis

N. Atelectasis

O. Emphysema

P. Pneumonia

Q. Pulmonary edema

R. Rulmonary embolism

S. Pleural effusion

T. Pleurisy

U. Pneumothorax


Demonstration

Handouts



Oral exercises



Daily quizzes

Exam

Final exam

UNIT 10-CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM

GOAL: To present terminology related to the cardiovascular system to increase the


To present common pathological conditions of the cardiovascular system

OUTCOMES:


word elements related to the cardiovascular system and increase skill in

word analysis.

The student will describe common pathological conditions of the

cardiovascular system.








32. Describe disease conditions of the cardiovascular system

CONTENT: 13. Word elements related to the cardiovascular system

14. Word analysis related to the cardiovascular system


16. Disease conditions of the cardiovascular system

a. Arrhythmias

b. Congenital heart disease

c. Patent ductus arteriosus

d. Tetralogy of Fallot

e. Congestive heart failure

f. Coronary artery disease

g. Murmur

h. Aneurysm

i. Varicose veins

j. Flutter

k. Fibrillation

l. Mitral valve prolapse

m. Peripheral vascular disease

n. Ranaud disease


Demonstration

Handouts



Oral exercises



Daily quizzes

Exam

Final exam

UNIT 11-LYMPHATIC AND IMMUNE SYSTEM

GOAL: To present terminology related to the lymphatic and immune system to increase

the student’s medical language vocabulary.

To present common pathological conditions of the lymphatic and immune

system

OUTCOMES:


word elements related to the lymphatic and immune system and increase skill in

word analysis.

The student will describe common pathological conditions of the lymphatic and

immune system.









40. Describe disease conditions of the lymphatic and immune system

CONTENT: 17. Word elements related to the lymphatic and immune system

18. Word analysis related to the lymphatic and immune system


20. Disease conditions of the lymphatic and immune system

A. AIDS

B. Lymphoma

C. Mononucleosis

D. Thymoma

E. Multiple myeloma


Demonstration

Handouts



Oral exercises




Daily quizzes

Exam

Final exam

UNIT 12-BLOOD SYSTEM

GOAL: To present terminology related to the blood to increase the


To present common pathological conditions of the blood


word elements related to the blood and increase skill in word analysis.

The student will describe common pathological conditions of the blood








48. Describe disease conditions of the blood

CONTENT:

21. Word elements related to the blood

22. Word analysis related to the blood


24. Disease conditions of blood

A. Anemia

B. Pernicious anemia

C. Sickle cell anemia

D. Thalassemia

E. hemochromatosis

F. Hemophilia

G. Leukemia

H. mononucleosis


Demonstration

Handouts



Oral exercises




Daily quizzes

Exam

Final exam

UNIT 13-MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

GOAL: To present terminology related to the male reproductive system to increase the


To present common pathological conditions of the male reproductive system

OUTCOMES:


word elements related to the male reproductive system and increase skill in

word analysis.

The student will describe common pathological conditions of the male

reproductive system.








56. Describe disease conditions of the male reproductive system

CONTENT: 25. Word elements related to the male reproductive system

26. Word analysis related to the male reproductive system


28. Disease conditions of the male reproductive system

A. cryptorchism

B. hydrocele

C. variocele

D. carcinoma of the prostate

RESOURCES:

Lecture/discussion

Demonstration

Handouts



Oral exercises




Daily quizzes

Exam/final exam

UNIT 14-FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

GOAL: To present terminology related to the female reproductive system to increase the


To present common pathological conditions of the female reproductive system

OUTCOMES:


word elements related to the female reproductive system and increase skill in

word analysis.

The student will describe common pathological conditions of the female

reproductive system.








64. Describe disease conditions of the female reproductive system

CONTENT: 29. Word elements related to the male reproductive system

30. Word analysis related to the male reproductive system


32. Disease conditions of the female reproductive system

A. carcinoma of the cervix

B. endometriosis

C. ovarian carcinoma

D. pelvic inflammatory disease

RESOURCES:

Lecture/discussion

Demonstration

Handouts



Oral exercises




Daily quizzes

Exam/final exam

UNIT 15-CANCER MEDICINE (ONCOLOGY)

GOAL:

To present terminology related to the cancer medicine to increase the


To present the pathology of cancer

OUTCOMES:


word elements related to the cancer medicine and increase skill in

word analysis.

The student will describe pathology of cancer








72. Describe the pathology of cancer

CONTENT:

33. Word elements related to cancer

34. Word analysis related to cancer medicine


36. Pathology of cancer

A. Introduction

B. Characteristics of tumors

C. Carcinogenesis

D. Environmental agents

E. Heredity

F. Classification of cancerous tumors

G. Cancer treatment

RESOURCES:

Lecture/discussion

Demonstration

Handouts



Oral exercises



Daily quizzes

Exam

Final exam

UNIT 16-NERVOUS SYSTEM

GOAL:

To present terminology related to the nervous system to increase the


To present common pathological conditions of the nervous system

OUTCOMES:


word elements related to the nervous system and increase skill in

word analysis.

The student will describe common pathological conditions of the nervous

system.









80. Describe disease conditions of the nervous system

CONTENT: 37. Word elements related to the nervous system

38. Word analysis related to the nervous system


40. Disease conditions of the nervous system

A. Hydrocephalus

B. Spina bifida

C. Alzheimer’s disease

D. Huntington’s disease

E. Multiple sclerosis

F. Cerebral palsy

G. Parkinson’s disease

H. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

I. Epilepsy

J. Myasthenia gravis

K. Tourette syndrome

L. CVA

RESOURCES:

Lecture/discussion

Demonstration

Handouts



Oral exercises



Daily quizzes

Exam/Final exam

UNIT 17-SENSE ORGANS: THE EYE AND THE EAR

GOAL: To present terminology related to the sense organs to increase the


To present common pathological conditions of the sense organs


word elements related to the sense organs and increase skill in

word analysis.

The student will describe common pathological conditions of the sense organs









88. Describe disease conditions of the sense organs

CONTENT: 41. Word elements related to the sense organs

42. Word analysis related to the sense organs


44. Disease conditions of the sense organs

A. Astigmatism

B. Hyperopia

C. Myopia

D. Presbyopia

E. Cataract

F. Glaucoma

G. Strabismus

H. Diabetic retinopathy

I. Meniere’s disease

J. Macular degeneration

K. otitis media

L. Tinnitus

M. Vertigo


Demonstration

Handouts



Oral exercises



Daily quizzes

Exam

Final exam

UNIT 18-URINARY SYSTEM

GOAL:

To present terminology related to the urinary system to increase the


To present common pathological conditions of the urinary system

OUTCOMES:


word elements related to the urinary system and increase skill in

word analysis.

The student will describe common pathological conditions of the urinary

system.









96. Describe disease conditions of the urinary system

CONTENT: 45. Word elements related to the urinary system

46. Word analysis related to the urinary system


48. Disease conditions of the urinary system

A. Glomerulonephritis

B. Renal calculi

C. Pyelonephritis

D. Renal failure

E. Cystitis

F. Polycystic kidney disease

G. Wilms tumor

H. Diabetes mellitus

I. Diabetes insipidus


Demonstration

Handouts



Oral exercises




Daily quizzes

Exam/final exam

UNIT 19-ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

GOAL:

To present terminology related to the endocrine system to increase the


To present common pathological conditions of the endocrine system

OUTCOMES:


word elements related to the endocrine system and increase skill in

word analysis.

The student will describe common pathological conditions of the endocrine

system.









104. Describe disease conditions of the endocrine system

CONTENT: 49. Word elements related to the endocrine system

50. Word analysis related to the endocrine system


52. Disease conditions of the endocrine system

A. Hyperthroidism

B. Hypothroidism

C. Cushing’s symdrome

D. Addison’s disease

E. Diabetes mellitus

F. Acromegaly

G. Gigantism

H. Dwarfism

I. Diabetes insipidus


Demonstration

Handouts



Oral exercises




Daily quizzes

Exam/Final exam

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