BTECM 151 Medical Terminology II (5 credits)
Formerly BTECH 151
Prerequisite BTECM 150 with a grade of at least 2.0.
Course Description Continuation of BTECM 150 to build on the student’s medical vocabulary by learning advanced terminology and body systems. Includes basic anatomy and physiology for careers in the medical pathway.
Course Content A. Term building with prefixes, suffixes, and root words
B. Focus on correct pronunciation and spelling of medical terms
C. Formation of nouns, adjectives, and plurals of medical terms
D. Study of endocrine, special senses, urinary, reproductive systems, obstetrics, child health, radiology and diagnostic imaging, oncology, pharmacology, mental health, and gerontology
Student Outcomes 1. Analyze the various elements of medical terms.
2. Use basic prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms to build medical terms.
3. Convert words from singular to plural form.
4. Correctly identify proper usage of medical terms in context.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of the common rules for proper medical term formation, pronunciation, and spelling.
6. Relate terminology to the names, locations, and functions of the organs of the body systems.
7. Identify correct terminology for pathological conditions along with diagnostic tests and treatments for the various body systems studied in this course.
8. Define common terms and abbreviations in medical records related to the systems of the body.
Degree Outcomes Program Outcome: Understand and properly define medical terminology and anatomy.
Information Competency: Graduates will be able to seek, find, evaluate and use information and employ information technology to engage in lifelong learning.
Lecture Contact Hours 50 Lab Contact Hours 0 Clinical Contact Hours 0 Total Contact Hours 50
Potential Methods A. Written tests including multiple choice and matching exercises
B. Written answers to textbook exercises
C. Participation in publisher’s software assessment activities
D. Self-evaluation
E. Instructor observation and/or assessment
F. Peer evaluation and/or assessment
G. Participation in online discussions
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