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OFT116 - Medical Terminology
Credits: 3 Catalog Description: Analyzes and applies comprehensive study of medical word to the continual learning of new terminology. Includes root words, prefixes, suffixes, and emphasis on the newly learned words in a variety of exercise formats. Medical terminology skills may be applied to various allied health fields. Lecture: 3 hrs. Course Student Learning Outcomes (CSLOs): Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge and skills: 1.Demonstrate an understanding of basic medical root words, prefixes, and suffixes with 96% accuracy on semester exercises. 2.Apply medical terminology to various health care situations with 96% accuracy as documented on semester exercises. 3.Apply medical terminology to all body systems with 96% accuracy as documented on semester exercises. 4.Utilize correct spelling of medical terminology terms in semester activities on tests with 96% accuracy.* 5.Apply definitions of medical terminology terms to semester activities and tests with 96% accuracy.* ***This course objective has been identified as a student learning outcome that must be formally assessed as part of the College's Comprehensive Assessment Plan. All faculty teaching this course must collect the required data (see Assessing Student Learning Outcomes form) and submit the required analysis and documentation at the conclusion of the semester to the Office of Assessment and Special Projects. Content Outline: 1.Cardiovascular System 2.Musculoskeletal System 3.Integumentary System 4.Genito-urinary System 5.Nervous System 6.Respiratory System 7.Digestive System 8.Special Senses 9.Endocrine System 10.Heme & Lymphatic System 11.Numbers, Amounts, Colors, & Positions 12.Miscellaneous Words & Medical Specialties 13.Dental Terminology 14.Common Drugs Effective Term: Spring 2005

OFT116 - Medical Terminology

Credits: 3

Catalog Description: Analyzes and applies comprehensive study of medical word to the continual learning of new terminology. Includes root words, prefixes, suffixes, and emphasis on the newly learned words in a variety of exercise formats. Medical terminology skills may be applied to various allied health fields.

Lecture: 3 hrs.

Course Student Learning Outcomes (CSLOs):
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge and skills:

1.Demonstrate an understanding of basic medical root words, prefixes, and suffixes with 96% accuracy on semester exercises.

2.Apply medical terminology to various health care situations with 96% accuracy as documented on semester exercises.

3.Apply medical terminology to all body systems with 96% accuracy as documented on semester exercises.

4.Utilize correct spelling of medical terminology terms in semester activities on tests with 96% accuracy.***

5.Apply definitions of medical terminology terms to semester activities and tests with 96% accuracy.***

***This course objective has been identified as a student learning outcome that must be formally assessed as part of the College's Comprehensive Assessment Plan. All faculty teaching this course must collect the required data (see Assessing Student Learning Outcomes form) and submit the required analysis and documentation at the conclusion of the semester to the Office of Assessment and Special Projects.

Content Outline:
1.Cardiovascular System

2.Musculoskeletal System

3.Integumentary System

4.Genito-urinary System

5.Nervous System

6.Respiratory System

7.Digestive System

8.Special Senses

9.Endocrine System

10.Heme & Lymphatic System

11.Numbers, Amounts, Colors, & Positions

12.Miscellaneous Words & Medical Specialties

13.Dental Terminology

14.Common Drugs

Effective Term: Spring 2005