CATALOG # BOE171 CIP # 520408 DATE: March 10, 2010 Moberly Area Community College Common Syllabus

BOE 171 Medical Terminology Current Term

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Catalog description: Medical Terminology (3-0-3) This course provides vocabulary necessary for employment in Allied Health careers such as medical records technician and medical office assistant through the study of body systems and anatomical terms, diseases, tumors, and surgical procedures. Basic computer skills recommended prior to enrolling in this course.

Prerequisite: None.

Text: Gylys, Barbara A., Medical Terminology Simplified, 4th Edition, Davis Publishing, ISBN: 978-0-8036-2302-6.

Other Required Materials: IPC or Computer lab, blank diskette

Purpose of Course: To provide a basic vocabulary necessary for employment in allied medical fields such as medical office assisting and medical records. This course is designed for those who desire a working knowledge of the language of medicine.

Course Objectives: 1. Identify the organs and structures of the body systems. 2. Demonstrate comprehension of the main functions of the body systems 3. Pronounce, spell, and define commonly used medical terms for anatomy, physiology, pathology, and procedures related to the major body systems 4. Demonstrate comprehension of medical words by defining their elements 5. Use a medical dictionary and similar reference materials to find the meaning of medical terms and commonly used abbreviation 6. Master the pronunciation and spelling of medical terms by using pronunciation guides and audio cassette tapes

Rev 1/19/2018 1 The objectives of Medical Terminology meet the guidelines set forth for the Medical Office Assistant by the American Association of Medical Assistants.

Course Content: See attached course outline

Statement to Connect Course with Technical Program Outcome Statement: In compliance with MACC’s General Education outcomes, the student who successfully completes this course will be able to: I. Demonstrate effective written and oral communication;

Assessment of Student Learning: The text uses a self-study technique called “programmed learning” which includes workbook exercises, CD exercises, and audio exercises. Time in class will be used for introducing new body systems and medical word elements, review of material, word drill, pronunciation practice, and group problem solving utilizing actual medical documents that the student will analyze. Students will complete self-tests outside of class. Testing will be done weekly. Computer-aided exercises will be completed weekly.

Make up test days are scheduled in the course outline. No other make-up tests will be given.

GRADING: A point system is utilized for each of the weighted course components. The percentage of points determines the grade earned. Component weights are as follows: Spelling tests: 40% Unit Tests: 30% Mid-Term 10% Final 20%. Grading scale 93 -100% = A 83 - 92% = B 73 - 82% = C 65 - 72% = D Below 65% = Failure

Description of Major Assignment(s)/Project(s): Completion of lab workbook and CD exercises, field trip to a transcription department or other medical setting to view actual work practices

Program Assessment: The Business and Office Technology faculty continually strive to meet the needs of their students through program improvements. These improvements are a result of program assessments and the consultation and advisement of the BOT Advisory Committee. In addition to the course assessments outlines in this syllabus, the objectives achieved in this course will also be an integral part of the Business and Office Technology program assessment. Students will be assessed on the mastery of course concepts and essential skills attained in this course during the capstone course, Administrative Office Procedures.

Instructor Policies: Rev 1/19/2018 2 Attendance: Any student who misses two consecutive weeks of class during a regular sixteen week semester or the equivalent proportion of the class time during a shorter session will be dropped from the class by the instructor unless acceptable justification is supplied. Additionally, any student who misses more than one-fourth of the entire number of in-seat class meetings in a regular 16- week semester or the equivalent proportion of class time during a shorter session, may be dropped from that class by that instructor if, in the opinion of the instructor, the student does not have reasonable opportunity to succeed in the class.

Student attendance must be defined in a different manner for online, hybrid, and virtual courses. Student attendance in these courses is defined as active participation in the course. Online, hybrid, and virtual courses will, at a minimum, have weekly mechanisms for student participation, such as any or all of the following methods:

a. Completion of quizzes or exams b. Submission of assignments c. Participation in threaded discussions d. Communication with the instructor A student who does not participate in an online, hybrid, or virtual course for two consecutive weeks will be dropped by the instructor unless acceptable justification is supplied.

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Americans with Disabilities Act Statement

Students who have disabilities that qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act may register for assistance through the Office of Access and ADA Services. Students are invited to contact the Access/ADA Office to confidentially discuss disability information, academic accommodations, appropriate documentation and procedures. The Office of Access and ADA Services is located in the Main Library and the phone number is (660) 263-4110 ext. 11240. Students may also contact the Columbia office at (573) 234-1067 ext. 12120.

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