Fall 2019 Course Syllabus Course: HITT-1305- Section: 01 Medical Terminology I

Instructor Information
Instructor	Tonya Harbert
E-mail	keithtj@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6501
Office	Location: Education Annex - Room: 107 Hours: M, W 8:30-10 & 12:30-2; T, R 9:30-11 & 12:30-2; F 9-10
Department	Business and Industrial Technology Chair: Sheila Guillot E-mail: guillsr@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6381 If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
Course Information
Description	Study of medical terms through word origin and structure. Introduction to abbreviations and symbols, surgical and diagnostic procedures, and medical specialties.
Prerequisites	None
Learning Outcomes	1. Identifies all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material; demonstrates a full understanding of the reading. (PSLO ALPHA) Measured by pre- and post-tests. 2. Identifies, pronounces, and spells medical terms (PSLO 1) Measured by quiz. 3. Uses terms in context. (PSLO 1) Measured by assignment. 4. Utilizes prefixes, suffixes, root words, and plurals to construct medical terms (PSLO 1) Measured by quiz. 5. Analyzes medical terms (PSLO 1) Measured by assignment. 6. Interprets symbols (PSLO 1) Measured by quiz.
Core Objectives	* Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication. * Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions. * Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Students will demonstrate applications of scientific and mathematical concepts. * Teamwork: Students will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal and consider different points of view. * Personal Responsibility: Students will demonstrate the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making.
Program Student Learning Outcomes	PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills - Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material. PSLO 1: Analyzes medical terms, translates healthcare abbreviations, interprets medical symbols, and identifies cells, tissues, organs and systems of the human body. PSLO 2: Abstracts and applies correct coding systems and nomenclatures through the use of health records, case studies, and federal regulations regarding methods of reimbursement. PSLO 3: Utilizes medical software applications and the Internet, creates manual and electronic claim forms, creates and maintains database; and analyzes content of health records for documentation requirements. PSLO 4: Explains governmental health care guidelines, bioethics, and ethics relevant to medical practice.
Textbooks	QUICK+EASY MED.TERMINOLOGY-TEXT By LEONARD EDITION: 9th PUBLISHER: ELSEVIER ISBN: 9780323595995
Lecture Topics Outline	Week 1: Pre-test; Class Introduction; Chapter 1 Simplified Medical Language Week 2: Chapter 2 Suffixes and Combining Forms Made Easy Week 3: Chapter 3 Essential Prefixes and More Week 4: Chapter 4 Diagnostic Procedures and Therapeutic Interventions Week 5: Chapter 5 Body as a Whole Week 6: Chapter 6 Musculoskeletal System Week 7: Chapter 7 Circulatory System Week 8: Chapter 8 Respiratory System Week 9: Chapter 9 Digestive System Week 10: Chapter 10 Urinary System; Chapter 11 Reproductive System Week 11: Chapter 12 Integumentary System Week 12: Chapter 13 Nervous System and Psychologic Disorders Week 13: Chapter 14 Special Sense Organs of the Peripheral Nervous System Week 14: Chapter 15 Endocrine System Week 15: Post-Test; Final Review *** Schedule Subject to Change ***
Major Assignments Schedule	Week 1: Pre-test; Class Introduction; Chapter 1 Simplified Medical Language Week 2: Chapter 2 Suffixes and Combining Forms Made Easy Week 3: Chapter 3 Essential Prefixes and More Week 4: EXAM 1 (Chp 1-3); Chapter 4 Diagnostic Procedures and Therapeutic Interventions Week 5: Chapter 5 Body as a Whole Week 6: EXAM 2 (Chp 4-5); Chapter 6 Musculoskeletal System Week 7: Chapter 7 Circulatory System Week 8: Chapter 8 Respiratory System Week 9: EXAM 3 (Chp 6-8); Chapter 9 Digestive System Week 10: Chapter 10 Urinary System; Chapter 11 Reproductive System Week 11: EXAM 4 (Chp 9-11); Chapter 12 Integumentary System Week 12: Chapter 13 Nervous System and Psychologic Disorders Week 13: Chapter 14 Special Sense Organs of the Peripheral Nervous System Week 14: Chapter 15 Endocrine System; EXAM 5 (Chp 12-15) Week 15: Post-Test; Final Review *** Schedule Subject to Change *** *** Student should expect at least one quiz a week. ***
Final Exam Date	December 6, 2019 - 11:00 AM   Through  December 6, 2019 - 1:00 PM
Grading Scale	90 - 100 = A 80 - 89 = B 70 - 79 = C 60 - 69 = D Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	Exams/Final Exam = 60% Assignments/Quizzes = 40%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	METHODS OF PRESENTATION: Several methods of presentation will be used in class and may include any of the following: Lecture (through PowerPoint slides, interactive notes, video, or audio sources) Computer Assisted Learning (publisher websites) Lab Exercises Internet ASSESSMENT METHODS & GRADING POLICY Specific instructions and grading information will be posted on the course site for each assignment. Each module in the course will focus on specific learning outcomes. Some activities in the course are simply to enhance learning, and will not be graded. Student learning will be assessed with assignments/quizzes throughout the course. Due dates are posted each week for course work. If work is submitted late it will be assessed a penalty of 30 points off. Late work will have a maximum five day submission. After five days late, the work is given a grade of zero. SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS: If you are in a course that is using a specific software, you MUST have the software available to you either on your home computer or you must use the open lab provided in the Gates Library. Reliable Internet access is required for all online courses and many traditional courses. COMPUTER FAILURE AND LACK OF INTERNET ACCESS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE EXCUSES FOR MISSED ASSIGNMENTS, PROJECTS, QUIZZES, EXAMS, ETC. *** DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO COMPLETE CLASSWORK AND EXAMS. *** We can't control weather conditions, power outages, etc. Students should complete classwork as soon as possible so due dates aren't missed. * * Do NOT wait until the last weeks of class to discuss your grades with your instructor. If you are having issues with the class, materials or are having any other issues, please contact the instructor as soon as possible.
Attendance Policy	Poor attendance is a leading reason for termination from a job in all areas of employment. With this in mind, the instructor monitors student course activities. In addition, attendance on a regular basis is necessary for proper skill development. A tardy is an absence for attendance purposes. 4 absences = one letter grade drop 6 absences = two letter grade drop 8 absences = automatic failure of class *Assignment due dates are given in class and/or posted in your course calendar, in the announcements, and by e-mail. Check the course and your mylamarpa.edu email SEVERAL times per week. * I STRONGLY recommend regular participation in this course. PARTICIPATION WILL HELP YOU SUCCEED IN THIS COURSE!! * Late assignments will be assessed a 30-point penalty. Late work will have a maximum five day submission. After five days late, the work is given a grade of zero. *Students are responsible for completing all assigned work, including reading assignments, by the required due dates and for being prepared for class. ACADEMIC POLICY * Quizzes may be given at the beginning of the class period. Students coming in to class late will not be allowed to take quizzes if already turned in. A grade of zero will be recorded for the quiz. * Exams cannot be completed using a mobile device. * If an exam is missed, the lowest exam grade will be counted for the missed exam not to exceed 100%. If you miss more than one exam, those exams will be given a grade of zero. * Make-up exams, if approved, will be subject to a 30 point penalty. Make up exams will be proctored on campus at a given time and date. Failure to complete will result in a grade of zero. * The final exam will be a comprehensive exam. * ALL STUDENTS MUST TAKE THE FINAL EXAM ON THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME, and failure to do so will result in a ZERO on the final exam. THERE ARE NO MAKE-UPS FOR MISSED FINAL EXAMS ? IT WILL BE GIVEN A GRADE OF ZERO. * Every student MUST have a copy of the required textbooks by the second week of class. The student will still be responsible for any assignments given. Failure to have a textbook may result in a drop in grade. * Students are responsible for completing all assigned reading and assignments given. * A failure to follow oral and/or written instructions will result in penalties. Students should keep a record of their grades/average. Instructor will not average grades for students. * INSTRUCTOR WILL NOT DROP GRADES * Extra credit may be assigned at the discretion of the instructor. * Do NOT wait until the last weeks of class to discuss your grades with your instructor. If you are having issues with the class, materials or are having any other issues, please contact the instructor as soon as possible.
Academic Honesty	Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
Facility Policies	No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
Important Information
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HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.