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ECPI University
College of Health Science
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Course Description
This course presents and builds upon the basic concepts of building a medical word from its components parts. Through word analysis and exercises the student learns the anatomic and clinical terms pertaining to each body system. Study of the basic structure of medical words, including prefixes and suffixes, word roots, combining forms, singulars and plurals. Students will be able to recognize, spell, pronounce, and define medical words by combining prefixes, suffixes, and roots. |
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| Course Information |
| Course Name |
MED104 Medical Terminology |
| Course Credit Hours |
3 |
| Lecture Hours |
45 |
| Lab Hours |
0 |
| Weekly Preparation Time Outside Class |
18 |
| Course Prerequisite |
None
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| Required Textbook: |
Title:
Medical Language for Modern Health Care 3E
Edition:
3
Author:
David M Allan
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math
isbn:
9780073513720
Cost:
0.00
*Substitutions in text may occur due to teaching out of previous editions and campus retexting programs. |
| Additional Preparation |
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In order to facilitate successful completion of this course, expect to average 18 hours of additional preparation per week for study, homework, reading assignments, and assigned activities.
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| Program Outcomes Addressed |
- Demonstrate characteristics of self direction and accountability with strong educaional foundations for likelong personal and professional growth. R, A
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills to effectively address patient care and to adapt to the rapidly changing challenges in healthcare and medical assisting. I, R, A
- Provide clinically competent, contemporary care that recognizes individual differences and promotes caring behavior in the health care community. I, R, A
- Functions as competent, beginning practitioner in both clinical and administrative procedures for the medical office. I, R, A
- Be eligible to sit for the Certified Medical Assistant Exam offered through AAMA and/or the RMA exam by AMT. I, R, A
- Program provides comprehensive preparation to graduates for work in the career field. I, R, A
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| [I = Introduced R = Reinforced M = Mastered A = Assessed] |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to
- Define and spell medical prefixes, suffixes and root words.
- Combine and define medical terms formed from learned prefixes, suffixes, root words and combining forms.
- Demonstrate proper use of medical terminology, punctuation and grammar appropriately.
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Delivery Method
This course is delivered in the following formats: |
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Numerical Grade
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Letter Grade
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Quality Points
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| 93 – 100
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A
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4
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| 90 – 92
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A-
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3.7
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| 87 – 89
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B+
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3.3
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| 83 – 86
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B
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3.0
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| 80 – 82
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B- (see note 1)
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2.7 (Passing for graduate students and nursing students)
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| 77 – 79
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C+
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2.3
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| 73 – 76
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C (see note 2)
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2.0
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| 70 – 72
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C-
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1.7
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| 65 – 69
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D
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1.0
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| 64 and below
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F
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0
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Notes:
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A score of 80 is passing for graduate students, Practical Nursing, core courses and COR101 in Associate Degree Nursing, and medical BIO courses including BIO105/ BIO105L Microbiology, BIO111/111L Anatomy & Physiology I with Medical Terminology, BIO116/116L Anatomy & Physiology II with Medical Terminology. Grades earned below the minimum of 80 in all of the above courses will be awarded an F.
- A minimum of 73 is required for courses with the following prefixes: DEN (Dental Assisting), DMS (Diagnostic Medical Sonography), HIM (Health Information Management), HCA and LTC (Healthcare Administration), RAD (Medical Radiography), PTA (Physical Therapist Assistant), and SUR (Surgical Technology) programs. NUR courses in the BSN program require a minimum grade of 73. A minimum of 73 is required for the following courses: Medical Assisting courses: MED133/159, MED158, MED235/229, MED238/232, MED239 and Massage Therapy courses: MTP107, MTP110, MTP114, MTP115. Grades earned below the minimum of 73 in all of the above courses will be awarded an F.
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Grade Evaluation: Final grades evaluations are determined by a weighted average of course work.
Your grade will be calculated as follows:
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| Residential Grading Scale Category |
Percentage |
| Assignments, Homework, Flash cards and Participation) | 10% | | Quizzes | 20% | | Exams | 40% | | Project | 30% |
| Total |
100% |
| Online Grading Scale Category |
Percentage |
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100% |
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| Grade required to pass this course: 65 |
Online and Hybrid Courses
Note: The online campus does not currently grade on participation/attendance specifically. Participation is included directly in a discussion forum grade and indirectly in collaborative learning activities. |
| Course Outline – see course schedule |
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| Methodology (for health sciences only) |
Delivery of course materials may be reinforced by use of:
PowerPoint Presentations
Hand-outs
Video Presentations
Student participation is encouraged through:
Group Activities
Individual Research and/or Projects
Student Presentations
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| Created: | Revised: December 22, 2015 12:56 PM |
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