COURSE UNIT TITLE

: MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY I

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
TDS 1189 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY I COMPULSORY 2 0 0 3

Offered By

Medical Documentation and Secretariat

Level of Course Unit

Short Cycle Programmes (Associate's Degree)

Course Coordinator

DOCTOR SEVTAP AYDIN

Offered to

Medical Documentation and Secretariat

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to teach students the basic terminology used in medicine and to ensure they understand and use medical terminology. This will enable students to develop their skills in effectively communicating within the medical community.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Can provide a general overview of medical terminology.
2   Can identify the roots, prefixes, and suffixes of medical terms.
3   Lists and classifies anatomical terminology.
4   Interprets the meanings of medical documents.
5   Can explain the correct spelling and pronunciation of medical terms.
6   Explains basic physiology and disease terms.
7   Defines medical procedures and treatments.
8   Can associate disease symptoms and diagnoses with medical terms.
9   Can communicate effectively with medical terminology.
10   Effectively uses medical information and resources.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction and Overview of Medical Terminology: The importance of medical terminology and language.
2 Cellular System and Medical Terminology: Cell biology and related medical terms.
3 Musculoskeletal System and Medical Terminology: Muscle and bone structure, function, and related medical terms.
4 Digestive System and Medical Terminology: Digestive system organs and related medical terms.
5 Circulatory System and Medical Terminology: Heart, blood, and blood vessels, and related medical terms.
6 Respiratory System and Medical Terminology: Respiratory organs and related medical terms.
7 Urinary System and Medical Terminology: Urinary system organs and related medical terms.
8 Nervous System and Medical Terminology: Brain, nerves and related medical terms.
9 Endocrine System and Medical Terminology: Hormones, glands, and related medical terms.
10 Lymphatic/Immune System and Medical Terminology: Lymphatic system, immunity, and related medical terms.
11 Reproductive System and Medical Terminology: Reproductive organs and related medical terms.
12 Skin and Medical Terminology: Skin, hair, nails and related medical terms.
13 Review of Medical Documents and Interpretation of Meanings: Medical documents and usage of terminology.
14 Medical Communication and Use of Resources: Effective communication with medical terminology and use of medical resources.

Recomended or Required Reading

"Medical Terminology: A Short Course" - Davi-Ellen Chabner
"Medical Terminology For Dummies" - Beverley Henderson, Jennifer L. Dorsey
"Medical Terminology: An Illustrated Guide" - Barbara Janson Cohen
"Quick Medical Terminology: A Self-Teaching Guide" - Shirley Soltesz Steiner, Natalie Pate Capps

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

The course will be delivered with an approach that includes both theoretical and practical aspects. Students will be presented with lectures, interactive discussions, group work, and medical case analyses. The course will also involve individual and group studies that will allow students to apply the terminology in everyday medical scenarios and case studies.

Assessment Methods

To be announced!

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

The course will be assessed in accordance with the Educational Examination Regulations of Dokuz Eylül University.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Öğr.Gör.Dr.Sevtap AYDIN
sevtap.aydin@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 2 28
Applying activity 1 2 2
Preparation for midterm exam 1 20 20
Preparation for final exam 1 23 23
Midterm 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 75

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12PO.13PO.14PO.15PO.16
LO.115
LO.25
LO.35
LO.425
LO.5325
LO.65
LO.75
LO.85
LO.915
LO.105

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