Course Syllabus

Syllabus AH 119 Med Term

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

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%.

 

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 1st 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.  

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

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%

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 Adaptation

Students who have documented disabilities that may affect their ability to access information and/or material presented in this course are encouraged to contact Disability Support Services (DSS) to determine appropriate academic adjustments and accommodations. Contact DSS by telephone (509) 574-4956 or in Deccio Higher Education Center, 008-114 or Student Services in Grandview.

Academic Integrity 

Plagiarism – the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as your own – will not be tolerated. In this class, we will discuss the proper methods for citing sources. Any student who is caught plagiarizing or otherwise engaging in academic dishonesty may receive a failing grade and will be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with YVC procedures. See YVC’s catalog for more information (Student Rights and Responsibilities - Yakima Valley College - Modern Campus Catalog™)

Non-Discrimination

Yakima Valley College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, sex, genetic information, or age in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment. All inquiries regarding compliance should be directed to Alma Ramirez, Chief Human Resources Officer, Yakima Valley College, 1015 South 16th Avenue, Yakima, Washington, 98902; email aramirez@yvcc.edu; telephone 509.574.4671.

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). As a student, your abilities may be assessed in one or more of these outcome areas. For further information, refer to general education outcomes in the catalog.

Faith or Conscience Leave

Washington state law requires that YVC provide accommodation for student absences or significant hardships due to reasons of faith or conscience, or for organized religious activities. The YVC procedure, including more information about how students request an accommodation, is attached to this email message. Accommodations must be requested within the first two weeks of this course using the form available at this link: https://www.cognitoforms.com/YakimaValleyCollege6/AbsenceForReasonsOfFaithOrConscience

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Students may use the following AI to help them with college assignments: Grammarly for spelling and grammar improvement; translation apps; ChatGPT and other essay-writing resources. If you use any of these resources, you must do so ethically, and you must cite them as part of your reference or works cited page.

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.