Business Technology Program

MDCA 1313 – Medical Terminology

Fall, Spring, Summer 8-Weeks
Introductory Level Course

Instructor contact Professor Mia D. Taylor

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Preferred Method of Students can expect a response from me within 48 hours.
Contact

Office Location and Southeast College: By Appointment Only

Hours
Office location and hours
Please feel free to contact me concerning any problems that you are experiencing in this course.
You do not need to wait until you have received a poor grade before asking for my assistance. Your
performance in my class is very important to me. I am available to hear your concerns and just to
discuss course topics. I am here to Help “U” sUcceed!

Course Online
Location/Times

Course Semester Credit Hours: 3.0

Credit Hours (SCH) Lecture Hours Weekly: 2.0
(lecture, lab) If Lab Hours Weekly: 0.0
applicable

Total Course 48.00

Contact Hours

Course Length 8 – Fall, Spring, Summer

(number of weeks)

Type of Instruction Distance Education: Lecture and Lab

Course Description A study and practical application of a medical vocabulary system. Topics include structure,
(WECM) recognition, analysis, definitions, spelling, pronunciation, and combination of medical items from
prefixes, suffixes, roots, and combining forms.

Course Level: Introductory

End-of-Course Outcomes: Define terms and abbreviations which apply to the structural
organization of the body; analyze and identify terms and their components from a list, including
prefixes, suffixes, roots, and combining forms; pronounce, spell, and define medical terms; and
interpret the contents of a written patient medical scenario.

Course
Prerequisite(s)

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Business Technology The student will be able to:
Program 1. Read, listen, speak, and write proficiently.
Objective/Goal 2. Apply keyboarding and document processing skills to specific office applications.
3. Use appropriate tools and processes such as records management, accounting
fundamentals, and software applications in word processing, spreadsheet, database, and
presentations to manage information.
4. Apply organizational skills to the management of projects, daily, schedules, multiple
tasks, and unexpected interruptions.

Course Student The student will be able to:

Learning Outcomes 1. Students will use Greek and Latin word parts and the rules for connecting them to form
(SLOs): medical terms by using prefixes, word roots, combining forms and suffixes to build
medical words.
2. Students will demonstrate certain body systems according to anatomical terms, word parts
and medical terms by illustration.
3. Students will learn the basic medical terminology including an overview of pathogenesis,
pathology, diagnosis, manifestations, detection and treatment of common
medical/surgical disease or conditions.

Learning Objectives Students will:

1.1 Define key terms.
1.2 Discuss introductory medical terminology concepts.
1.3 List and describe medical terminology concepts.
2.1 Assign anatomically body systems.
2.2 Assign word parts.
2.3 Assign medical terms by illustration.
3.1 Interpret overview of pathogenesis.
3.2 Describe the processing of basic medical terminology
3.3 Interpret diagnostic coding and reporting guidelines for outpatient services.
3.4 Identify main terms and subterms.
3.5 Identify common medical/surgical disease or conditions.

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Course Calendar MDCA 1313 – Medical Terminology

8 Week Calendar / Fall, Spring, Summer / Tentative Calendar

WEEK LECTURE / ASSIGNMENTS
MyLab - MyMedicalTerminologyLab Assigned with Each Chapter
1 Welcome to the Class Orientation & Syllabus Quiz

1 1. Introduction to Word Parts and Word Construction

1 2. Understanding Suffixes

1 3. Understanding Prefixes

2 4. The Human Body in Health and Disease

2 5. The Integumentary System

2 6. The Skeletal and Muscular Systems

3 7. Blood, the Lymphatic System, and Immunology

3 8. The Cardiovascular System

4 Midterm & Synopsis

5 9. The Respiratory System

5 10. The Digestive System

5 11. The Urinary System

5 12. Reproductive System and Obstetrics

6 13. The Nervous System and Mental Health

6 14. The Special Senses of Sight and Hearing

6 15. The Endocrine System

7 Medical Term Essay

8 Final Exam

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Instructional As an instructor, I want my students to be successful. I feel that it is my responsibility to provide
Methods you with knowledge concerning the field of business technology, modeling good teaching
strategies, and organizing and monitoring the field experience that allows you to connect the
information that you learn in this course to the real world of education.

As a student wanting to learn about the field of business technology, it is your responsibility to read
the textbook, submit assignments on the due dates, study for the exams, participate in classroom
activities, attend class, and enjoy yourself while experiencing the real world of education.

As I believe that engaging the students in the learning is essential for teaching to be effective, you
will spend the majority of class time involved in collaborative activities. You will be involved in
discussions with your classmates and your instructor. As you will want to contribute to these
discussions, you will need to come to class prepared to discuss, analyze and evaluate information
from your text and other assigned readings.

Student Assignments Assignments have been developed that will enhance your learning. To better understand a topic,
you will be given assignments on key information that you will need to remember for your success
in your career as an educator. Students will be required to successfully complete the following:

Syllabus Quiz
• Syllabus Quiz

Participation
• Introduce Yourself & Upload Selfie
• Introductions – Lights, Camera, Action
• Course Scavenger Hunt
• Student Survey
• Resume
• SmarterMeasure
• EGLS3

Assessments
• Discussions
• Learning Lab
• Quick Check
• Workbook
• Test Yourself
• Reflection
• Exercises

Midterm
• Synopsis Plan Paper

Final
• Workbook (Choice of 1 of 3)
• Essay Plan Paper

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 Medical Coding Essay (Plan Paper)

Let your creativity flow . . . Your assignment is to write an essay that relates to the use of medical
coding in your life. The essay should give clue to your reason for taking medical coding and how
this course will fit in with your future. Identify your motivation. Clarify your goal. Tell me what it
is that you plan to achieve. Ensure that you discuss the following topics:

1. What is the meaning of Greek and Latin word parts and the rules for
connecting them to form medical terms?

2. How do we use prefixes, word roots, combining forms and suffixes to build
medical words?

3. How do we recognize certain body systems according to anatomical terms,

word parts and medical terms?

4. How would you analyze, define pronounce and spell medical words correctly?

5. How do you use the medical dictionary to look up medical terms?

Write a minimum of 10 pages (Title Page, Table of Contents, >8 pages of content, Reference
Page). The actual content of the paper should be at least 8 or more pages, (not to include graphs,
pictures, or financial plans/statements), double-spaced in Times New Roman 12 Font. You must
include a Reference page (more than 2 works cited from another source other than the textbook).
Paper must have proper spelling, grammar, and formatting.

Utilize HCC Librarian - Have a librarian (assistant) to review your essay and reference sources
to ensure they are cited correctly for 5 EXTRA POINTS (to receive credit - list the Librarian
Assistant Name, HCC Campus & Phone).

Utilize HCC UPSWING https://hccs.upswing.io/ recommendations and incorporate the changes

into your final paper for 5 EXTRA POINTS (to receive credit - upload the UPSWING
recommendations and your final paper).

PAPERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE DUE DATE

*Assessment grades will be posted no later than one week after the due date.

Student Syllabus Quiz 5%

Assessment(s) Participation 5%
Assessments 50%
Midterm 10%
Final 10%
Medical Terminology Essay 20%

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Instructor's As your Instructor, it is my responsibility to:
Requirements • Provide the grading scale and detailed grading formula explaining how student grades are
to be derived
• Facilitate an effective learning environment through class activities, discussions, and
lectures
• Description of any special projects or assignments
• Inform students of policies such as attendance, withdrawal, tardiness and make up
• Provide the course outline and class calendar which will include a description of any special
projects or assignments
• Arrange to meet with individual students before and after class as required

To be successful in this class, it is the student’s responsibility to:

• Attend class and participate in class discussions and activities
• Read and comprehend the textbook
• Complete the required assignments and exams:
• Ask for help when there is a question or problem
• Keep copies of all paperwork, including this syllabus, handouts and all assignments
• Complete the field study with a 70% passing score

Program/Discipline Business Technology is determined to prepare students with the knowledge and skills needed to
Requirements succeed in today’s dynamic work environment. Students in Workforce Development with Critical
Thinking must be able to budget their time and perform class-related activities as assigned on a
weekly basis. Students also perform various general activities as well as workbook activities related
to Workforce Development with Critical Thinking.

Degree Plan:
Students are encouraged to file a degree plan with a Counselor or the Business Administration
Department for the certificate and/or degree plan. Please ask your instructor for Degree Plan
information or contact the Business Administration Department for information about filing a
degree plan.

Virtual Career Center:

The Virtual Career Center assist HCC Students and Alumni with career planning, assessments, job
search and soft-skills training. Orientations and registration are available at all Southwest College
Campuses.

Early Alert:
HCC has instituted an Early Alert process by which your professor may alert you and DE
counselors that you might fail a class because of excessive absences and/or poor academic
performance. Early Alert is a program that provides timely intervention for at-risk students. It is
important for you to become familiar with this system to ensure your students get the help they
need to be successful. The resource links on this page explain the HCC Early Alert program and
how to access them.

HCC Grading Scale: The HCC grading scale is:

A = 100 – 90 4 points per semester hour

B = 89 – 80 3 points per semester hour
C = 79 – 70 2 points per semester hour
D = 69 – 60 1 point per semester hour
59 and below = F 0 points per semester hour
FX (Failure due to non-attendance) 0 points per semester hour
IP (In Progress) 0 points per semester hour
W (Withdrawn) 0 points per semester hour
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 I (Incomplete) 0 points per semester hour
AUD (Audit) 0 points per semester hour

IP (In Progress) is given only in certain developmental courses. The student must re-enroll to
receive credit. COM (Completed) is given in non-credit and continuing education courses.

To compute grade point average (GPA), divide the total grade points by the total number of
semester hours attempted. The grades “IP”, “W”, “AUD”, “COM” and “I” do not affect GPA.

Incompletes
The grade of "I" (Incomplete) is conditional. A student receiving an "I" must arrange with the
instructor to complete the course work within six months of the end of the incomplete term. After
the deadline, the "I" becomes an "F." Upon completion of the coursework, the grade will be entered
as I/grade on the student transcript. All "I"s must be changed to grades prior to graduation.

Instructor Grading Your instructor will conduct assignments, exams, and assessments that you can use to determine
Criteria how successful you are at achieving the course learning outcomes (mastery of course content and
skills) outlined in the syllabus. If you find you are not mastering the material and skills, you are
encouraged to reflect on how you study and prepare for each class. Your instructor welcomes a
dialogue on what you discover and may be able to assist you in finding resources on campus that
will improve your performance.

Syllabus Quiz 5%
Participation 5%
Assessments 50%
Midterm 10%
Final 10%
Medical Coding Essay 20%
Total 100%

Instructional Required:
Materials
Wingerd, Bruce D.// Medical Terminology Complete! With
MyMedicalTerminologyLab plus Pearson eText Access Card
Package; Pearson Publisher,3rd Edition, 2016 ISBN-10:
0134045645 ISBN-13: 9780134045641

Optional:
Stedman, Thomas // Stedman's Medical Dictionary for the Health
Professions and Nursing; 7th Ed. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publishing; Or Latest Edition ISBN: 97816083616922

Required: Access code for textbook online supplement: Connect. (NOTE: When purchased
through the HCC campus bookstores, the text comes packaged with the access code for the online
supplement.)

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HCC Policy Access Student Services Policies on their Web site:
Statement: http://www.hccs.edu/district/students/student-handbook/
ADA, Academic
Honesty, Student
attendance, 3-peater,
Withdrawal Deadline

HCC Policy HCC strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you anticipate or
Statement: experience academic barriers based on your disability (including mental health, chronic or
Accommodations due temporary medical conditions), please meet with a campus Abilities Counselor as soon as possible
to a Qualified in order to establish reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations are established
Disability through an interactive process between you, your instructor(s) and Ability Services. It is the policy
and practice of HCC to create inclusive and accessible learning environments consistent with
federal and state law. For more information, please go to
http://www.hccs.edu/district/students/disability-services/

HCC Policy Any student who faces challenges securing their food or housing and believes this may affect their
Statement: performance in the course is urged to contact the Dean of Students for support. Furthermore, please
Basic Needs notify the professor if you are comfortable in doing so.

HCC Policy At HCC, the safety of our students, staff, and faculty is our first priority. As of August 1, 2017,
Statement: Campus Houston Community College is subject to the Campus Carry Law (SB11 2015). For more
Carry information, visit the HCC Campus Carry web page at
http://www.hccs.edu/district/departments/police/campus-carry/

HCC Policy Houston Community College is committed to cultivating an environment free from inappropriate
Statement: conduct of a sexual or gender-based nature including sex discrimination, sexual assault,
Sexual Misconduct sexual harassment, and sexual violence. Sex discrimination includes all forms of sexual and
gender-based misconduct and violates an individual’s fundamental rights and personal
dignity. Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex-including pregnancy and parental
status-in educational programs and activities. If you require an accommodation due to pregnancy
please contact an Abilities Services Counselor. The Director of EEO/Compliance is designated as
the Title IX Coordinator and Section 504 Coordinator. All inquiries concerning HCC policies,
compliance with applicable laws, statutes, and regulations (such as Title VI, Title IX, and Section
504), and complaints may be directed to:

David Cross
Director EEO/Compliance
Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity
3100 Main
(713) 718-8271
Houston, TX 77266-7517 or Institutional.Equity@hccs.edu

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HCC Online and/or Access HCC Online Policies on their Web site:
Continuing
Education Policies All students are responsible for reading and understanding the HCC Online Student Handbook,
which contains policies, information about conduct, and other important information. For the HCC
Online Student Handbook, click on the link below or go to the HCC Online page on the HCC
website.

The HCC Online Student Handbook contains policies and procedures unique to the online student.
Students should have reviewed the handbook as part of the mandatory orientation. It is the student's
responsibility to be familiar with the handbook's contents. The handbook contains valuable
information, answers, and resources, such as HCC Online contacts, policies and procedures (how
to drop, attendance requirements, etc.), student services (ADA, financial aid, degree planning, etc.),
course information, testing procedures, technical support, and academic calendars. Refer to the
HCC Online Student Handbook by visiting this link:
http://www.hccs.edu/media/houston-community-college/distance-education/student-
services/HCC-Online-Student-Handbook.pdf

EGLS3 – Evaluation At Houston Community College, professors believe that thoughtful student feedback is necessary
for Greater Learning to improve teaching and learning.
Student Survey
System During a designated time near the end of the term, you will be asked to answer a short online survey
of research-based questions related to instruction. The anonymous results of the survey will be
made available to your professors and department chairs for continual improvement of instruction.

Look for the survey as part of the Houston Community College Student System online near the end
of the term.

Have questions - Call the HCC Help Desk at 713.718.8800 or email customer.support@hccs.edu

If you have any questions or concerns about the course and/or course assignments, please
contact ME so that WE can resolve any issues. If your concerns are not resolved, THEN, you
are encouraged to meet with Mrs. Willie Caldwell, Department Chair, Business Technology.

THE SYLLABUS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

When changes occur, the instructor will advise the students during class time.
It will be the student’s responsibility to check the announcements and emails.