CCCOnline LogoCourse Snapshot for HPR178 - Medical Terminology

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Course Competencies

The competencies you will demonstrate in this course are as follows:

  1. Define commonly used prefixes and suffixes
  2. Define selected root words
  3. Combine basic elements to build medical terms
  4. Analyze words structurally by defining their basic elements and meaning.
  5. Define common terms related to body systems
  6. Define common terms related to support ancillary services
  7. Identify and/or define selected abbreviations and symbols.
  8. Demonstrate correct spelling and pronunciation
Learning concepts for this course are enchanced using visual aids, video, and online discussions.

Module Outcomes Mapped to Competencies

The module outcomes that will permit you to demonstrate course competencies are:

Module 1
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Describe and identify the fundamental elements that are used to build medical words. A, B, C, D
2 Analyze, build, define and spell medical words. A, B, C, D, H
3 Identify and define selected abbreviations. G, H
4 Demonstrate how suffixes and prefixes are used when building medical words. A, B, C, D
5 Identify prefixes that pertain to position or placement. A, B, C, D, E
6 Identify and properly use approved medical abbreviations and symbols. G
7 Demonstrate proficiency in spelling and/or pronunciation. H
Module 2
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Describe and identify the fundamental elements that are used to build medical words related to the digestive, urinary and nervous systems. A, B, C, D
2 Analyze, build, define and spell medical words related to the digestive, urinary and nervous systems.  A, B, C, D, H 
3 Demonstrate how suffixes and prefixes are used when building medical words related to the digestive, urinary and nervous systems.  A, B, C, D
4 Identify prefixes that pertain to position or placement.  A, B, C, D, E
5 Demonstrate proficiency in spelling and/or pronunciation. H 
Module 3
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Describe and identify the fundamental elements that are used to build medical words related to the cardiovascular, respiratory and blood and lymph systems.  A, B, C, D
2 Analyze, build, define and spell medical words related to the cardiovascular, respiratory and blood and lymph systems.  A, B, C, D, H 
3 Demonstrate how suffixes and prefixes are used when building medical words related to the cardiovascular, respiratory and blood and lymph systems.  A, B, C, D
4 Identify prefixes that pertain to position or placement.  A, B, C, D, E
5 Demonstrate proficiency in spelling and/or pronunciation. H 
Module 4
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Describe and identify the fundamental elements that are used to build medical words related to the integumentary, endocrine and musculoskeletal systems.  A, B, C, D
2 Analyze, build, define and spell medical words integumentary, endocrine and musculoskeletal systems.   A, B, C, D, H
3  Demonstrate how suffixes and prefixes are used when building medical words integumentary, endocrine and musculoskeletal systems. A, B, C, D
4  Identify prefixes that pertain to position or placement. A, B, C, D, E
5  Demonstrate proficiency in spelling and/pr pronunciation.  H
Module 5
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Describe and identify the fundamental elements that are used to build medical words related to sensory and reproductive systems and radiology.  A, B, C, D, F
2 Analyze, build, define and spell medical words related to sensory and reproductive systems and radiology.  A, B, C, D, E
3 Demonstrate how suffixes and prefixes are used when building medical words related to sensory and reproductive systems and radiology.  A, B, C, D
4 Identify prefixes that pertain to position or placement.  A, B, C, D, E
5 Demonstrate proficiency in spelling and/or pronunciation.  H

Course Time Commitment and Expectations

Two Credit Course

The semester schedule for this course may be 10 weeks or 6 weeks in duration. Based on the course format, this table shows the approximate amount of time you should plan to spend per week on this course. This includes time to read/listen to the online content, participate in discussion forums, complete all assignments, and study the course material.

For accelerated courses, the amount of time required per week is greater. Note that regardless of course format, the course material is the same and all course competencies, module outcomes, and assignments will be covered.

Course Activity Hours and Student Learning Hours
Course Credit Hours Course Format (Duration) Pace Relative to a 15 Week Course Course Activity Hours Student Learning Hours Per Week
2 10 Weeks 1.5x faster 90 8.5 to 9.5
2 6 Weeks 2.5x faster 90 14 to 16

Aside from typical reading assignments, this course has the following (Please Note: This list is subject to change based on the discretion of the instructor facilitating this course.):

Summary of Grading
Assignment Points %
Discussions (6 @ 15 points each) 90 13.5%
Quizzes (5 @ 20 points each) 100 14%
Exams (3 @ 30 points each) 90 13.5%
Scavenger Hunt Assignment (1 @ 20 points) 20 3%
Definition Workbook Assignments (5 @ 40 points each) 200 28%
Midterm Exam (1 @ 100 points) 100 14%
Final Exam (1 @ 100 points) 100 14%
TOTAL 700 100%
Grading Scale
A = 90 to 100% B = 80 to 89% C = 70 to 79% D = 60 to 69% F = 59% and below

 

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