Fall 2020 Course Syllabus Course: HITT-1305- Section: 71 Medical Terminology I

Instructor Information
Instructor	Tonya Harbert
E-mail	keithtj@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6501
Office	Location: Umphrey Industrial Technology Center - Room: 201H Hours: Tues & Wed 10:00am - 1:30pm; Thurs 10:00am - 1:00pm
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.
COVID 19 Information	The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
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. Course Outcomes (PSLO ALPHA), measured by pre-post test 2. Identify, pronounce, and spell medical terms (PSLO 1), measured by embedded test questions. 3. Use medical terminology in context (PSLO 1), measured by embedded test questions. 4. Utilize prefixes, suffixes, root words, and plurals to construct and analyze medical terminology (PSLO 1), measured by embedded test questions. 5. Define medical root words, prefixes, and suffixes (PSLO 1), measured by embedded test questions. 6. Use medical references as resource tools (PSLO 1), measured by embedded test questions. 7. Translate abbreviations and interpret symbols (PSLO 1), measured by embedded test questions.
Core Objectives
Program Student Learning Outcomes	Alpha: Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material by using appropriate reading and vocabulary strategies. 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	Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer. Access Code purchased directly through Caduceus Purchase your E-textbook here: https://lamarpa.cipcourses.com/registration *** Students using financial aide to pay for books or waiting until payday, can continue the checkout process on day 1 as usual, but click the deferment option and complete the form to defer payment until financial aide is awarded. Log into your course to completed the required course lectures, Self-tests and flash cards here: https://lamarpa.cipcourses.com/login Technical Support contact: support@cipcourses.com or Toll Free 866-280-2900 M-F 8am-5pm EST. FAQ: https://www.cipcourses.com/support/ Contact Us: https://www.cipcourses.com/contact/
Lecture Topics Outline	Week 1     Orientation video; Review Syllabus; Video & Syllabus Quiz; Pre-test; Set-up & Navigate through Caduceus Week 2 Chapter 1 Simplified Medical Language Week 3     Chapter 2 Suffixes and Combining Forms Made Easy; Sept 7: Labor Day Holiday—no classes, offices closed Week 4        Chapter 3 Essential Prefixes and More Week 5        Chapter 4 Diagnostic Procedures and Therapeutic Interventions Week 6     Chapter 5 Body as a Whole Week 7     Chapter 6 Musculoskeletal System Week 8        Chapter 7 Circulatory System Week 9        Chapter 8 Respiratory System Week 10     Chapter 9 Digestive System Week 11        Chapter 10 Urinary System; Chapter 11 Reproductive System Week 12        Chapter 12 Integumentary System Week 13        Chapter 13 Nervous System and Psychologic Disorders Week 14        Chapter 14 Special Sense Organs of the Peripheral Nervous System; Nov 27: Thanksgiving Week 15        Chapter 15 Endocrine System; Dec 2: Last Class Day
Major Assignments Schedule	Week 1    Aug 24 - 28     Orientation video; Review Syllabus; Video & Syllabus Quiz; Pre-test; Set-up & Navigate through Caduceus Week 2    Aug 31 - Sept 4    Chapter 1 Simplified Medical Language Week 3    Sept 7 - 11     Chapter 2 Suffixes and Combining Forms Made Easy; Sept 7: Labor Day Holiday—no classes, offices closed Week 4    Sept 14 - 18     Chapter 3 Essential Prefixes and More Week 5    Sept 21 - 25     Chapter 4 Diagnostic Procedures and Therapeutic Interventions Week 6    Sept 28 - Oct 2    Chapter 5 Body as a Whole Week 7    Oct 5 - 9     Chapter 6 Musculoskeletal System Week 8    Oct 12 - 16     Chapter 7 Circulatory System Week 9    Oct 19 - 23     Chapter 8 Respiratory System Week 10    Oct 26 - 30     Chapter 9 Digestive System Week 11    Nov 2 - 6     Chapter 10 Urinary System; Chapter 11 Reproductive System Week 12    Nov 9 - 11     Chapter 12 Integumentary System Week 13    Nov 16 - 20     Chapter 13 Nervous System and Psychologic Disorders Week 14    Nov 23 - 27     Chapter 14 Special Sense Organs of the Peripheral Nervous System; Nov 27: Thanksgiving Week 15    Nov 30 - Dec 2    Chapter 15 Endocrine System; Dec 2: Last Class Day
Final Exam Date	December 3, 2020 - 8:00 AM   Through  December 4, 2020 - 11:00 PM
Grading Scale	90 - 100 = A 80 - 89 = B 70 - 79 = C 60 - 69 = D Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	EXAMS = 40% Quizzes = 20% Assignments/Discussions/Participation 30% FINAL EXAM 10% ASSESSMENT METHODS & GRADING POLICY * Students should keep a record of their grades/average. Instructor(s) will not average grades for students. The instructor will not drop grades. *Instructor will copy grades weekly from the Caduceus platform to the Blackboard platform. * Each module focuses on specific learning outcomes. However, some activities in the course may be used to enhance learning and may not be graded. Student learning will be assessed with assignments, quizzes, discussions, exams, etc. throughout the course. * Due dates are posted each week for course work. * Instructions and grading information will be posted on the course site for each assignment. * Instructor will not drop grades. ASSIGNMENTS * Late assignments are accepted for 2 days after the due date with -30 point deduction. * After the second day, assignments are closed and will be unavailable to view and complete. The assignment will receive a grade of zero (0). QUIZZES * NO MAKE-UP QUIZZES. Quizzes will be give weekly for each chapter. If a student misses a quiz, the grade is recorded as a zero (0). After quizzes are closed, you cannot make-up a quiz. EXAMS * NO MAKE-UP EXAMS. If a student should miss an exam, at the end of the semester, the instructor will average all exam grades [including the zero(s)] to replace the zero for the missed exam. (The final exam will not be calculated in this average.) EXAMPLE: 4 test grades: 100, 100, 0, 80 = 280; 280/4= 70; 70 will go in the place of the zero.; Test grades are now 100, 100, 70,80 * THE FINAL EXAM ACCOUNTS FOR 10% OF THE COURSE AVERAGE. The FINAL EXAM will be comprehensive. 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. * Academic dishonesty will result in a zero on any academic work or exam in question; a second incidence of academic dishonesty on any academic work or exam in question will result in the student being given an "F" for the course.
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	*** Students using financial aide to pay for books or waiting until payday, can continue the checkout process through Caduceus on day 1. Click the deferment option and complete the form to defer payment until financial aide is awarded. * Assignments and due dates are posted weekly in your course. Check your calendar, announcements, email, To-Do List, etc. * Students are responsible for being prepared for class. The student is responsible for completing all assigned work, including reading assignments, by required due dates. * STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLETING ALL ASSIGNED READING. Read over chapters PRIOR to class even if reading was not assigned. * STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO FOLLOW WRITTEN and/or ORAL INSTRUCTIONS. It is important to follow all directions. A failure to follow written and/or oral instructions will result in penalties. *** DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO COMPLETE CLASSWORK AND EXAMS. *** The system will kick the student off at the cut off time and grade the assignment, quiz, or exam as it is. * COMPUTER FAILURE AND LACK OF INTERNET ACCESS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE EXCUSES FOR MISSED ASSIGNMENTS, PROJECTS, QUIZZES, EXAMS, ETC. * We cannot control weather conditions, power outages, etc. Students should complete work as soon as possible so due dates are not missed. * PLEASE.... Do NOT wait until the last weeks of class to discuss your grades with your instructor. If you are having issues with the class, the material covered, or have any other issues, please contact the instructor as soon as possible. * If you would like to discuss your grades, contact the instructor to meet in person or virtually. (Instructor will speak to the student only.)
Attendance Policy	* This instructor monitors course activity weekly. Students are required to be active in the course. Students not active within the course will receive an academic penalty. Research has shown a cause and effect relationship between attendance and college success. * Class participation is required. It is important to be active within the course. * Students are expected to check e-mail and announcements a minimum of three times per week.
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
ADA Considerations	The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
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Other	METHODS OF PRESENTATION: Several methods of presentation may 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 SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS: The student is required to have all required software, e-books, key codes, etc. needed for class to complete required readings, work, etc. Reliable Internet access is required for all online courses. You may use the open lab provided in the Gates Memorial Library. COMPUTER FAILURE AND LACK OF INTERNET ACCESS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE EXCUSES FOR MISSED ASSIGNMENTS, PROJECTS, QUIZZES, EXAMS, ETC. WITHDRAWAL POLICY * If a student decides to withdraw, he or she should also verify that the withdrawal is submitted before the final withdrawal date. * It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that his or her name is removed from the roll should he or she decide to withdraw from the class. * The student is also strongly encouraged to retain their copy of the withdrawal form for their records. * The student is required to turn in any equipment or items that belong to the department. Failure to do so may compromise their standing with LSCPA. * State law permits students to withdraw from no more than six courses during their entire undergraduate career at Texas public colleges or universities. With certain exceptions, all course withdrawals automatically count towards this limit. Details regarding this policy can be found in the LSCPA college catalog. E-Mail/Voice Mail Etiquette: * Students must use appropriate e-mail etiquette when corresponding with instructor; for example, complete sentences and a full subject line with your name/course name. * Voice mail messages should be clearly spoken identifying student's name, course, and any return phone number. *Exceptions and/or changes may be made to information in this syllabus at the instructors discretion.
HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.