S. Smith 8-week OER Medical Terminology For Patient Care Syllabus
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S. Smith OER Medical Terminology For Patient Care Syllabus
The syllabus is for a basic introductory 8-week course. The 16-week Medical Terminology For Patient Care course has been adapted to fit a 8-week course schedule.
The instructor will need to update the syllabus with their information and their school information. As well as document their own college's policies.
The instructor's school's software will dictate how the tables will appear in the final product. The tables will most likely need to be adjusted, as you will see below my tables are not in alignment. I have attached the PDF version of the syllabus above.
My OER Goals & Purpose: My goal is to share an 8-week syllabus for a basic introductory Medical Terminology for Patient Care course.
My Audience: Basic medical terminology students, community college level
My Team: Director of the Allied Health Department, Teachers in the Allied Health Department.
Existing Resources: Multiple resources Openstax (Bettes et al), OER Medical Terminology Course I have have worked on. Resourses within OER commons.
New Resources: Calendar for the course, rubrics
Supports Needed: Unsure
Our Timeline: Complete the syllabus by next week.
Syllabus: 8-week Medical Terminology for Patient Care
The syllabus is for a basic introductory 8-week course. The 16-week Medical Terminology For Patient Care course has been adapted to fit a 8-week course schedule.
The instructor will need to update the syllabus with their information and their school information. As well as document their own college's policies.
The instructor's school's software will dictate how the tables will appear in the final product. The tables will most likely need to be adjusted, as you will see below my tables are not in alignment. I have attached the PDF version of the syllabus above.
Medical Terminology for Patient Care Syllabus
Created October 1, 2024
AHS 130 (36580)
Fall 2024
10/16/2024 - 12/14/2024
3 Credit Hours
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Course Information
Contact Information
Instructor: Susan Smith BSN, PHN
Email: Ssmith5@yc.edu
Phone: (928) XXX-XXXX (this is the main Allied Health Department phone number)
Office: Yavapai College Prescott Valley Location, Allied Health
Hours: This course is online; I am happy to set up time to meet as needed. I will be reviewing and grading your work on Tuesdays and Thursday evenings from 6:00 PM to 7:00PM and am available to speak with you then and other times as needed.
Course Description
AHS 130 - Medical Terminology for Patient Care
Description: Medical terminology used in direct patient care, with special care populations and in special services. Building and analyzing terms using word parts. Body-systems approach to terms related to structure and function, pathologies, and diagnostic procedures. Spelling and pronunciation of terms, medical abbreviations and symbols.
Course Materials
This Yavapai College Z-class uses zero-cost OER (Open Educational Resources) textbook(s). All materials are provided within the modules.
Course Content and Learning Outcomes
Course Content
Course Content from Course Outlines page
- Introduction of Medical Terminology
- Integumentary System
- Digestive System
- Musculoskeletal System
- Lymphatic System
- Special Sensory Organs: Eye and Ear
- Nervous System
- Male and Female Reproductive System
- Respiratory System
- Cardiovascular System
- Endocrine System
- Urinary System
Learning Outcomes
Course Content from Course Outlines page
- Break down medical terms related to the body into their component parts.
- Define the meaning of basic combining forms, suffixes, and prefixes related to the body.
- Build medical terms from combining forms, suffixes, and prefixes related to the body.
- Describe anatomical positions, planes, directions, and locations.
- Identify structures and describe functions of the body.
- Describe disease processes and disorders that affect the body.
- Describe common medical procedures and treatments related to the body.
- Spell and pronounce medical terms related to the body.
- Identify common abbreviations of medical terms related to the body.
- Convert medical terms from singular to plural forms.
Course Schedule
ASSIGNMENT CALENDAR |
WEEK 1 Getting Started and Chapter 1 Word Parts |
Syllabus Acknowledgement (due no later than October 18, 11:59PM or you will be dropped from the class) | Due: October 18 |
Respondus Practice Quiz | Due: October 18 |
| Introduction Netiquette Discussion Board (With responses to 2 classmates) | Due: October 21 |
| Chapter 1 Quiz | Due: October 22 |
| Chapter 1 Terms and Word Parts Lists | Due: October 22 |
WEEK 2 Chapters 2 & 3 Integumentary and DIgestive Systems |
| Week 2 Discussion Board | Due: October 25 |
| Discussion Board Responses to 2 Classmates | Due: October 28 |
| Quiz Chapter 2 | Due: October 29 |
| Quiz Chapter 3 | Due: October 29 |
| Chapters 2 & 3 Word Part Lists | Due: October 29 |
WEEK 3 Chapters 4 & 5 Musculoskeletal, Lymphatic and Immune Systems |
| Week 3 Discussion Board | Due: November 1 |
| Discussion Board Responses to 2 Classmates | Due: November 4 |
| Quiz Chapter 4 | Due: November 5 |
| Quiz Chapter 5 | Due: November 5 |
| Chapters 4 & 5 Word Part Lists | Due: November 5 |
WEEK 4 Chapters 6 & 7 Special Sensory Organs Eye and Ear and the Nervous SystemHoliday No School on November 11 |
| Week 4 Discussion Board | Due: November 8 |
| Discussion Board Responses to 2 Classmates | Due: November 12 |
| Quiz Chapter 6 | Due: November 12 |
| Quiz Chapter 7 | Due: November 12 |
| Chapters 6 & 7 Word Part Lists | Due: November 12 |
| Disease Process PowerPoint Plan | Due: November 12 |
WEEK 5 Mid-Term Exam and Chapter 8 Male and Female Reproductive Systems |
Mid-Term Exam Chapters 1-7, Requires Respondus Lock-Down Browser + Webcam | Due: November 15 |
| Week 5 Discussion Board | Due: November 15 |
| Discussion Board Responses to 2 Classmates | Due: November 18 |
| Chapter 8 Quiz | Due: November 19 |
| Chapter 8 Word Part Lists | Due: November 19 |
| Disease Process PowerPoint Reference List | Due: November 19 |
WEEK 6 Chapters 9 & 10 Respiratory and Cardiovascular SystemsHoliday No School November 27-30 |
| Week 6 Discussion Board | Due: November 22 |
| Discussion Board Responses to 2 Classmates | Due: November 26 |
| Chapter 9 Quiz | Due: November 26 |
| Chapter 10 Quzi | Due: November 26 |
| Chapters 9 & 10 Word Part Lists | Due: November 26 |
WEEK 7 Chapters 11 & 12 Endocrine and Urinary Systems |
| Week 7 Discussion Board | Due: December 3 |
| Discussion Board Responses to 2 Classmates | Due: December 5 |
| Chatper 11 Quiz | Due: December 6 |
| Chapter 12 Quiz | Due: December 6 |
| Chapter 11 & 12 Word Part Lists | Due: December 6 |
WEEK 8 PowerPoint Presentation and Final Exam |
| Disease Process PowerPoint Audio/Visual Presentation | Due: December 10 |
| Disease Process PowerPoint | Due: December 11 |
| Final Exam Chapter 8-12 | Due: December 13 |
Grading Policy
Methods of Evaluation
ASSIGNMENT |
DESCRIPTION | POINTS |
| Discussion Questions and Responses | 20% |
| Quizzes | 20% |
| Medical Terminology Word Part Lists | 20% |
| PowerPoint Presentation | 20% |
| Mid-Term and Final Exams | 20% |
TOTAL: | 100% |
Extra Credit not included in Total Points Possible
Midterm & Final Exam
- NO TEXTBOOK, and NO OTHER RESOURCES allowed. NO cell phones. The exams are to be done by yourself without the help of any other person. Deviation of this will result in a zero on exam.
- IMPORTANT: If an exam is not taken by the posted due date and time, the student will receive a “zero” for that exam unless PRIOR arrangements were made with the instructor. If extenuating circumstances occur, please contact the instructor by phone, email, or in person, BEFORE the due date and time. You must have a valid reason to request an extension. An extension for an exam, if given, will be no longer than two days after the initial due date.
- The Midterm Exam will cover Chapter 1-7. The Final Exam will cover chapters 8-12.
- You may print out and use your word part lists, which must be shown to the webcam at the beginning of the exams (see below), but you may not use the TEXTBOOK, and NO OTHER RESOURCES. NO cell phones. This exam is to be done by yourself without the help of any other person. Deviation of this will result in a zero on exam.
- Exams are timed so that you can demonstrate that you have studied and are proficient in the content. Therefore, you must be very familiar with the assigned material to finish the exam within the allotted time.
- RESPONDUS LOCKDOWN BROWSER: It is required for students to access the online proctoring tool Respondus LockDown Browser via Canvas. Internet access, webcam and a computer/tablet are needed (no cell phone access).
- If you do not have reliable internet with your home computer, you should plan on taking exams at the Computer Commons on the Prescott, Prescott Valley, or Verde Campuses.
- Please do not enter an exam until you are ready to take it. Do wait until one hour before the exam is due to begin taking it. When you open an exam, the timer begins. You will not be able to return to the exam if you exit from it. Allow adequate time, and make sure your equipment is functioning properly so you may complete the exam within your allotted time.
- If a circumstance occurs where a student is “kicked out” of an exam in progress or it does not submit properly due to a computer or some other issue, he or she may be allowed to re-enter the exam after discussion and review with the instructor. Please contact the instructor as soon as this happens. If a second attempt is granted, 10% will be deducted from whatever exam grade the student earns on that attempt. For example, if the student earns a 90%, the student will be given an 80% on exam. The first attempt score, even if higher than the second, will NOT be counted.
- You must show your “words parts” printouts to the webcam at the start of the exam. Your webcam must remain on for the duration of the exam, otherwise you will receive a zero for that exam.
- If you have technical issues during the exam, you must notify the instructor immediately.
Makeup Exam Policy
Due dates and specific assignments for each week are posted on the Canvas
Navigation Menu under SYLLABUS also, they can be found in each of the MODULES.
• Students must complete each assignment by the posted due dates and times
• NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS ACCEPTED UNLESS PRIOR NOTICE WITH
EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCE APPROVED BY INSTRUCTOR
• Students may complete assignments, if available, before the due dates
Grading Timeframes
Grades and feedback will be posted within 48-72 hours of the due date
Letter Grade Assignment
Final grades assigned for this course will be based on the percentage of total points earned and are assigned as follows:
Final Grades |
Letter Grade | Percentage |
| A | 89.5%-100% |
| B | 79.5%-89.49% |
| C | 74.5%-79.49% |
| D | 64.5%-74.49% |
| F | Below 64.49% |
Faculty Response Time
Grades and feedback will be posted within 48-72 hours of the due date
• If a student fails to achieve a passing grade in an Allied Health course, a grade of “U” (Unsatisfactory) will not be assigned, unless it is specifically requested by the student. A “U” may be an issue for students who receive all types of financial aid, including government loans. If the student requests a “U”, this decision is final and an acknowledgement form will be signed by the student. The Unsatisfactory grade cannot, at any time, be changed to a letter
Regular and Substantive Interaction
In this course, I will be available for students during scheduled student hours as stated in my course syllabus. I will also spend time each week facilitating discussions about course content, providing substantive feedback on assignments, responding to questions about the course, and posting announcements pertaining to the course content.
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The World Economic Forum defines generative AI as “a category of artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms that generate new outputs based on the data they have been trained on. Unlike traditional AI systems that are designed to recognize patterns and make predictions, generative AI creates new content in the form of images, text, audio, and more.”
Some examples of generative AI tools include but are not limited to: ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, Stable Diffusion, Grammarly AI Writing Assistant, and Adobe Firefly.
The World Economic Forum defines generative AI as “a category of artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms that generate new outputs based on the data they have been trained on. Unlike traditional AI systems that are designed to recognize patterns and make predictions, generative AI creates new content in the form of images, text, audio, and more.”
Some examples of generative AI tools include but are not limited to: ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, Stable Diffusion, Grammarly AI Writing Assistant, and Adobe Firefly.
No Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Allowed
In this class, all work submitted must be your own. The use of generative AI tools will be considered academic misconduct and will be treated as such. If you are unsure if the tool or website you are using is a generative AI tool, please contact the instructor for further clarification before using the tool or website.
If you are unsure about the AI policy in your course, contact your instructor.
Institutional Policies
Student Email
Yavapai College provides enrolled students with an official username@scholar.yc.edu email address. Yavapai College requires enrolled students to utilize the YC email system for official college-related communications. Students are expected to check their Yavapai College email account as directed by their instructor. If you need assistance, go to Information Technology Services or 928.776.2168.
Attendance
Students are expected to attend and participate in all class meetings, laboratories, and field trips. A student who expects to be absent due to a school-sponsored activity must make prior arrangements with the instructor.
Course Withdrawal
A student-initiated withdrawal deadline is established by the college. If a student has not withdrawn from a class by the deadline, the student will receive the letter grade earned in the course at the end of the semester; earned grades will be posted on the student’s permanent record. Academic Calendar
Active participation in an online class is a measurable activity that requires a student to engage in materials and complete and submit some type of assignment.
Academic Integrity
Honesty in academic work is a central element of the learning environment. It is expected that students will submit their own work. The presentation of work not created by the student as one's own or the act of seeking unfair academic advantage through cheating, plagiarism, the prohibited use of generative AI, or other dishonest means are violations of the college’s Student Code of Conduct.
Definitions of plagiarism, cheating, and violation of copyright and penalties for violation are available in the Yavapai College Student Code of Conduct.
Student Code of Conduct
Respect for the rights of others and for the college and its property are fundamental expectations for every student.
The Student Code of Conduct outlines behavioral expectations and explains the process for responding to allegations of student misconduct.
Students are expected to respond and write in a respectful, professional, and appropriate manner in all forms of communication and when activities are assigned to create scenarios, discuss opinions, present on a selected subject, or post to the web board. Inappropriate language or objectionable material will not be tolerated and could result in disciplinary measures and/or a failing grade for the class.
Civil Dialogue Statement
Regardless of venue or delivery method, faculty must ensure and maintain an environment appropriate for higher education. To promote a positive educational experience, appropriate and civil communication is an expectation of all students. All communication must remain respectful. Language or behavior that is threatening, intimidating, harassing, defamatory, libelous, or obscene is unacceptable. Hate speech is prohibited. Failure to abide by these standards may result in disciplinary measures. Please see Public Access and Expression on College Property (10.10)Links to an external site. for further detail.
Academic Complaints
A student may appeal an academic or instructional decision by faculty if s/he deems the decision to be made in error. The appeal must be made in a timely manner in accordance with established procedures. Academic Complaints (3.16).
Student Basic Needs
Yavapai College recognizes that access to basic needs such as food and safe shelter are vital to a successful academic experience. Students who have difficulty affording groceries or accessing sufficient food to eat, lack a safe and stable place to live, have difficulty affording required items for classes, or are without health insurance may contact the Strong Foundations program for basic needs support services.
Acceptable Use
Yavapai College's technological equipment and resources must be used in accordance with the Technology Resource Standards (5.27)Links to an external site., Copyright Use (2.28)Links to an external site., and Peer-to-Peer (P2P) File Sharing (5.26)Links to an external site. policies. Use of Yavapai College equipment and resources to illegally copy, download, access, print, or store copyrighted material or download pornographic material is strictly prohibited. For example, file-swapping of copyrighted material, such as music or movies, is strictly prohibited. Users found to violate this policy will have their privileges to use Yavapai College's technological equipment and resources revoked.
Mobile Devices
Yavapai College is committed to providing a quality learning environment. All cell phones and mobile devices must be placed in silent mode while in classrooms, computer labs, libraries, learning centers, and testing areas. Cell phones must be used outside these facilities.
Smoking and Tobacco Use
Yavapai College is committed to limiting exposure to the harmful effects of primary and secondary smoke to campus students, visitors, and employees. In order to reduce the harmful effects of tobacco use and to maintain a healthful working and learning environment, the college prohibits smoking, including vaping, on all campuses except in designated smoking areas as per Smoking & Tobacco Use (10.09). Links to an external site.
Drug-Free Environment
Yavapai College’s policy is to provide an environment free of drugs and alcohol. The use of illegal drugs and abuse of alcohol pose significant threats to health and can be detrimental to the physical, psychological, and social well-being of the user and the entire Yavapai College community and is prohibited. Campus Safety will be notified if a student exhibits an impaired state in the classroom environment.
Title IX – Notice of Nondiscrimination
Yavapai College does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admissions and employment.
To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint about sex-based harassment, which also includes acts of sexual violence such as rape, sexual assault, sexual battery, sexual coercion, unwanted touching, dating/relationship violence, and stalking, please refer to Title IX and Preventing Sexual Harassment.
Disability Resources
Disability Resources ensures qualified students with disabilities equal access and reasonable accommodations in all Yavapai College academic programs and activities. YC supports disability and accessibility awareness and promotes a welcoming environment for all. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability and requires Yavapai College to make reasonable accommodations for those otherwise qualified individuals with a disability who request accommodations.
Yavapai College is committed to providing educational support services to students with documented disabilities. Accommodations for a student must be arranged by the student through Disability Resources by phone at 928.776.2085 or email disabilityresources@yc.edu.
Revised September, 2024
*Syllabus is subject to change, as deemed appropriate by the instructor. Necessary revisions will be in writing and posted in Canvas with fair prior notice.
This Yavapai College Z-class uses zero-cost OER (Open Educational Resources) Syllabus. It is licensed CC-BY-NC (About CC LicensesLinks to an external site.) This Syllabus was written by Susan Smith, BSN, PHN, (October 9, 2024).
Reflection
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