Course Syllabus

Syllabus AH 119 Spring 2025 Kluever.docx

Syllabus

General Information
Instructor Info	Megan Kluever CST
Phone	(509)547-4913 Building 37, Room 106
Email	mkluever@yvcc.edu or Canvas website Allow up to 24 hours response time Monday-Friday, 48 hours Sunday Saturday-

 

Course Information
Class Info	Via. Canvas 24hours 7 days a week
Textbook Info	Title: Essentials of Medical Language 4th Edition with Connect Access Authors: Allan, David and Lockeyer, Karen Publisher: McGraw Hill ISBN: 8220123801908
Supplies	Internet access and a computer to access the online class

Course Description

Purpose of Course

The purpose of this course is to prepare you to communicate with healthcare professionals.  Medical Terminology enables health professionals from different field, different specialties, and different countries to communicate clearly and precisely with each other.  Each profession has its own language.

This course is taught entirely over the Internet. Students are required to log in the course and complete assignments for each module. It is advisable to check the website frequently for any changes or additions. Students may access the website 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Course Outcomes

Upon Completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• define, pronounce, and spell medical terminology
•      explain how learning medical terminology will increase the ability to communicate effectively with the health care team.

 

Objectives

• identify and define the four-word parts in medical terms.
• build medical terms for given definitions.
• define medical terms and abbreviations for all body systems.
• spell medical words that have been pronounced.

 

Late Assignment & Make-up Work Policy

Late Assignment & Make-up Work Policy

Timeliness is expected of students as it would be in the professional workplace.  All late assignments and tests will receive a zero and no points will be awarded unless prior written consent is given by the instructor.

If you fail to submit assignments or exams by the due date, that item will earn a 0%.

Grading Policy & Scale

Students can access grades within Canvas by clicking the Grades link on the left side menu until the end of finals week. 
A = 100 to 94%  A- = 93 to 90%
B+ = 89 to 88%  B=    87 to 82%
B - = 81 to 80%  C+= 79 to 78%
C = 77 to 72%    C- = 71 to 68%
D = 67 to 64%    < 64% Failing
 
Course Requirements

Completion of ALL assignments and examinations by the assigned due date. A final course grade of 72%, a C, or better is required to pass all Allied Health courses.

Exams: 80%

Examinations will be completed using a proctoring software called Proctorio, and timed. Timing will allow adequate time for completion, but ensure the material must be studied.

Exams must be completed by the assigned due date. Students will not be allowed to make up an exam.

Homework: 20%

 

Connect Smartbook

These assignments are considered to be study tools. It will be open book and may be taken an unlimited number of times to maximize your grade. 

Connect Practice Exams

The practice exams in this course are considered to be study tools. Practice exams will be open book, times and may be taken two times to maximize your grade. You are encouraged to do the 1^st attempt early in the assigned week to help guide your study. Taking the practice exam attempts at least 24 hours apart with study in between the attempts will maximize their usefulness in assisting you to master the competencies.

Each of these assignments must be completed according to the directions for each assignment by the assignment due date. Late work will not be accepted.  

 

Plagiarism

Presenting work done by someone else from any source is plagiarism. Plagiarism is the same as stealing or lying and is not be tolerated. Submitting work written by another person, published or not, and claiming it as your own is considered plagiarism. The first incidence of plagiarism will result in the student receiving a “0” for that assignment. Any subsequent occurrence may lead to a failure of the course and ineligibility to continue in any Allied Health Technology course, certificate or degree.

 

Student Leave for Faith or Conscience

Washington state law SB 5166 requires that YVC provide accommodation for student absences or significant hardships due to reasons of faith or consciences, of for organized religious activities.  The YVC procedure, including a form that you may use to request leave day under SB 5166 is available at this link:  https://www.cognitoforms.com/YakimaValleyCollege1/AbsenceForReasonsOfFaithOrConscience   (Links to an external site.).  Student leave for reasons of faith or conscience must be requested by the use of this form, within the first two weeks of the quarter.

Course Outcomes

Upon Completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• define, pronounce, and spell medical terminology
• explain how learning medical terminology will increase the ability to communicate effectively with the health care team.

 

 

Intuitional Outcomes

• Problem Solving (PS)
• Institutional Assessment - In addition to the content of each discipline, YVC emphasizes the development of the following three outcomes: Communication (C), Computation/Analytical Reasoning (C/AR) and Human Relations (HR). Student abilities may be assessed in one or more of these outcome areas. For further information, refer to general education outcomes in the catalog.

Objectives

• identify and define the four-word parts in medical terms.
• build medical terms for given definitions.
• define medical terms and abbreviations for all body systems.
• spell medical words that have been pronounced.

 

Grading Policy & Scale

Students can access grades within Canvas by clicking the Grades link on the left side menu until the end of finals week.

 

A = 100 to 94%

A- = 93 to 90%

B+ = 89 to 87%

B = 86 to 84%

B - = 83 to 80%

C+ = 79 to 77%

C = 76 to 74%

C- = 74 to 70%

D = 69 to 64%

< 64% Failing

Tentative Class Schedule

**Check for specific assignments on Canvas; the schedule is subject to change if the instructor deems it is in the best interest of the students.

 

Resources:

The college provides access to a writing lab and tutoring center. Check the YVC Writing Center website for days and times to obtain help with your rough drafts.

Acceptable Format

All work must use word-processing. Work in hand-written format is not acceptable. Visual appeal and format is important in final works submitted.

Student Support Services

YVCC provides some direct support services for students including Disability Support Services Office. To see all services listed, please visit the DSS Web Page at YVC Disability Student Services

Students’ Code of Conduct

Course Adaptations

If you need course adaptations or accommodations due to a disability, if you have emergency medical information to share with me, or if you need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please contact the instructor the first week of class to discuss options.

Student Rights and Responsibilities

The YVC catalog reviews student’s rights and responsibilities. It also defines various violations and outlines disciplinary actions. Please visit the Academic Standards site for a complete listing of students’ rights and responsibilities.