COURSE SYLLABUS HITT 1305 271 Medical Terminology I Health Information Technology Allied Health Department Technical Education Division ATC SOUTH PLAINS COLLEGE Fall 2011 South Plains College ATC COURSE SYLLABUS Course Title HITT 1305 271 Medical Terminology I Time 6 00PM 9 00 PM Thursday Spring 2011 Location ATC Room Instructor Email Mignon Brown Adjunct Faculty mbrown southplainscollege edu Home Phone 795 3637 Office Hours By appointment SOUTH PLAINS COLLEGE IMPROVES EACH STUDENTS LIFE General Course Information Course Description This course is a study of word origin and structure through the introduction of prefixes suffixes root words plurals abbreviations and symbols surgical procedures medical specialties and diagnostic procedures Course Objectives To prepare the student to read and understand medical literature and communicate with other medical professionals Upon successful completion of this course with at least 75 proficiency the student will be able to Identify the roles of prefixes root words and suffixes in forming medical terms Analyze unfamiliar medical terms using your knowledge of word parts Describe the steps in locating a term in a medical dictionary Define commonly used prefixes word roots combining forms and suffixes Pronounce medical terms correctly using the sounds like system State why caution is important when using abbreviation Define anatomy and physiology and use anatomic reference systems to identify the anatomic position body planes directions and cavities Recognize define spell and pronounce the terms related to the abdominal cavity and peritoneum Recognize define spell and pronounce the terms related to the structure function pathology and procedures of cells tissues and glands Define the terms associated with genetics including mutation genetic engineering and genetic counseling Differentiate between genetic and congenital disorders and identify examples Identify the body systems in terms of their major structures functions and related word parts Recognize define spell and pronounce the terms related to types of diseases and the modes of disease transmission Identify and describe the major functions and structures of the skeletal system Describe three types of joints Differentiate between the axial and appendicular skeletons Identify the medical specialists who treat disorders of the skeletal systems Recognize define spell and pronounce the terms related to the pathology diagnostic and treatment procedures of the skeletal system Describe the functions and structures of the muscular system including muscle fibers fascia tendons and the three types of muscles Recognize define spell and pronounce the terms related to the muscle movement and how muscles are named Recognize define spell and pronounce the terms related to the pathology diagnostic and treatment procedures of the muscular system Describe the hearts in terms of chambers valves blood flow heartbeat blood supply and heart sounds Differentiate among the three different types of blood vessels and describe the major functions of each Identify the major components of blood and the major functions of each State the difference between pulmonary and systemic circulation Recognize define spell and pronounce the terms related to the pathology diagnostic and treatment procedures of the cardiovascular system Describe the major functions and structures of the lymphatic and immune systems Recognize define spell and pronounce the terms related to the pathology diagnostic and treatment procedures of the immune systems Recognize define spell and pronounce terms related to oncology Identify and describe the major structures and functions of the respiratory system Recognize define spell and pronounce terms related to the pathology diagnostic and treatment procedures of the respiratory systems Identify and describe the major structures and functions of the digestive system Describe the process of digestion absorption and metabolism Recognize define spell and pronounce terms related to the pathology diagnostic and treatment procedures of the digestive system Describe the major functions of the urinary system Name and describe the structures of the urinary system Recognize define spell and pronounce terms related to the pathology diagnostic and treatment procedures of the urinary system Describe the functions and structures of the nervous system Identify the major divisions of the nervous system and describe the structures of each by location and function Identify the medical specialist who treat disorders of the nervous system Recognize define spell and pronounce terms related to the pathology diagnostic and treatment procedures of the nervous system Recognize define spell and pronounce terms related to the pathology diagnostic and treatment procedures of mental health disorders Describe the functions and structures of the eyes and adnexa Recognize define spell and pronounce terms related to the pathology diagnostic and treatment procedures of eye disorders Describe the functions and structures of the ears Recognize define spell and pronounce terms related to the pathology diagnostic and treatment procedures of ear disorders Identify and describe the functions and structures of the Integumentary system Recognize define spell and pronounce terms related to the pathology diagnostic and treatment procedures related to the skin Recognize define spell and pronounce terms related to the pathology diagnostic and treatment procedures related to hair nails and sebaceous glands Describe the role of the hypothalamus and endocrine glands in maintaining homeostasis Name and describe the functions of the primary hormones secreted by each of the endocrine glands Recognize define spell and pronounce terms related to the pathology diagnostic and treatment procedures of the endocrine glands Identify and describe the major functions and structures of the male reproductive system Recognize define spell and pronounce terms related to the pathology diagnostic and treatment procedures of the male reproductive system Name at least six sexually transmitted diseases Identify and describe the major functions and structures of the female reproductive system Recognize define spell and pronounce terms related to the pathology diagnostic and treatment procedures of the female reproductive system Recognize define spell and pronounce terms related to the pathology diagnostic and treatment procedures of the female during pregnancy childbirth