AH 171 - Medical Terminology
3 Semester Hour Credits

Course Description: This class is an overview of medical terminology. It uses the word building approach and discusses medical terminology according to body systems.

Schedule: Fall, Spring, and Summer. This course is offered in eight-week sessions, five times during the year. Sessions start at the beginning of fall semester, at mid-term of fall semester, at the beginning of spring semester, at mid-term of spring semester, and at the beginning of summer term.

Delivery Method: Online. Students are not expected to come to the campus at any time.

Prerequisite Courses: None.

Instructor: Lori Slaubaugh; email: lori.slaubaugh@dakotacollege.edu

Textbook: Ehrlich, A. and C. Schroeder. Medical Terminology for Health Professions. 6th ed. Delmar Publishing Company. ISBN-13: 978-1-4180-7252-0

Other Materials: Bundled w/CD & Quick Reference

You can order your books through the DCB Bookstore.

Course Objectives: After completion of this course the learner will be able to:

• Identify the meanings and uses of common medical terms as related to each body system.

• Identify body systems, structures and functions

• Demonstrate correct spelling of commonly used medical terms.

• Identify medical abbreviations and their meanings.

• Describe common diagnostic procedures related to each body system.

• Describe common pathological conditions of each body systems.

Work Expectations:

• Course includes assignments over each chapter. There is also class discussion for each unit. All assignments and discussion need to be completed within the two week unit. Students must personally complete all work.

Exams - Policies & Procedures:

• Course is divided into two week units with each unit having a quiz. There is a midterm and final exam. All exams must be completed prior to the completion of the unit. All assignments must be turned in prior to taking the exam in order to receive credit.

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