MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SMP155	MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY	2	2	2	4

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. NAZLI YÜCEOL
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer EMRE GÜRLEK-Lecturer ZEYNEP DABAN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to provide the necessary knowledge, skills and competencies to distinguish, correctly pronounce, write and use medical and radiological terms related to the musculoskeletal system, respiratory system, gastrointestinal system, central nervous system, circulatory system, urogenital system and other organs.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Introduction to Medical Terminology; Basic Definitions and Terms Related to Human Structure, Rules for Reading Medical Terms, Connecting Letters, Elements that Make Up Medical Terms; Prefixes, Suffixes, Root Structures, Connecting Letters, Medical Abbreviations, Blood and Blood-Forming Organs, Lymphatic and Terms Related to the Immune System, Cardiovascular Terms Related to the System, Respiratory System Terms Related to the Digestive System, Eye Terms Related to the Urinary System, Genital Terms Related to the System, Ear Eponyms, Synonyms, Nervous System and Psychiatric Diseases, Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders and Terms related to the Musculoskeletal System are discussed.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Can correctly identify the root, prefix, and suffixes that make up medical terms, along with their letter pronunciations and blending rules.
Distinguishes and uses anatomical and diagnostic terms related to the musculoskeletal, respiratory, cardiovascular, and blood systems in a clinical context.
Can classify medical terms, eponyms, and abbreviations related to the digestive, urogenital, and endocrine systems, as well as sensory organs (eyes, ears).
Explains terminology related to nervous system and psychiatric diseases at a cognitive level and uses it in medical documentation processes.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Written and Visual Resources, Research	451 Introduction to Medical Terminology, Course Introduction	Explanation, Question-Answer
2	Written and Visual Resources, Research	Letter Pronunciations	Explanation, Question-Answer
3	Written and Visual Resources, Research	Roots (General Information)	Explanation, Question-Answer
4	Written and Visual Resources, Research	Roots (Systemic Information)	Explanation, Question-Answer
5	Written and Visual Resources, Research	Prefixes	Explanation, Question-Answer
6	Written and Visual Resources, Research	Suffixes/Diagnostic Terms	Explanation, Question-Answer
7	Written and Visual Resources, Research	Musculoskeletal System Terms	Explanation, Question-Answer
8	Written and Visual Resources, Research	Respiratory System Terms/Blood Terms	Explanation, Question-Answer
9	Written and Visual Resources, Research	Cardiovascular System Terms	Explanation, Question-Answer
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Written and Visual Resources, Research	Digestive System Terms	Explanation, Question-Answer
12	Written and Visual Resources, Research	Nervous System Terms and Psychiatry Terms	Explanation, Question-Answer
13	Written and Visual Resources, Research	Urinary System Terms	Explanation, Question-Answer
14	Written and Visual Resources, Research	Genital System Terms, Endocrine System Terms	Explanation, Question-Answer
15	Written and Visual Resources, Research	Sensory Systems Terms	Explanation, Question-Answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Uzm.Sebahat Ekinci,Doç.Dr.H.Gül Hatipoğlu Yüksekokullar Tıbbi Terminoloji Ders Kitabı-9.Baskı Hatiboğlu Yayınları
Von den Driesch, A. A guide to the Measurement of Animal Bones from Archeological Sites.Peabody Museum Bulletin 1. Harvard University. Massachausetts.1976

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) Exam
Final Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) Exam
TOTAL	2	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The student will also list the duties and responsibilities of a medical secretary.		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They will acquire the fundamental, up-to-date, and practical knowledge required for the medical secretarial profession.			2
2	They gain knowledge about occupational health and safety, environmental awareness, and quality processes in healthcare institutions and organizations.			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Medical secretaries, by virtue of their profession, are knowledgeable about patients' rights, the principles of protecting patient privacy, and the terminology specific to the profession.						5
2	They will possess the ability to effectively use the technologies necessary for their profession (hospital automation programs, F and Q keyboards, digital health systems).		1
3	In accordance with the principles of the medical secretarial profession, they apply the ethical rules and protocol rules that must be followed.			2

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They possess the ability to perform patient registration and admission procedures in written or electronic format (preparing, archiving, reporting, documenting, coding, and organizing patient files).		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Medical secretaries assume duties and responsibilities, individually and/or as a team, in resolving unforeseen problems encountered during practice.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They gain awareness of lifelong learning, career management, and sustainability issues.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The individual uses written and verbal communication channels to express themselves clearly to patients, their relatives, colleagues, and managers.						5
2	In a healthcare institution or organization, a Medical Secretary uses a foreign language to follow information in their field and communicate effectively.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Medical secretaries uphold social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values ​​while performing all stages of the profession (patient registration, admission procedures, patient file preparation, archiving, reporting, documentation, coding, organization, using digital technologies, using health information systems and automation programs, using F and Q keyboards, data collection, announcing results and providing information, etc.).		1

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	15	2	30
Preliminary & Further Study	15	1	15
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	15	2	30
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	10	2	20
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	57	0	97