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MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
SMP155 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY 1 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 Lecturer PINAR GENÇ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit 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 Explanation, Question-Answer
15 Written and Visual Resources, Research Endocrine System 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

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
It explains the basic medical terminology, communication protocols, and health informatics concepts used in the field.
5
2
It explains the operating principles of fundamental information technologies, video communication tools, sensor systems, and remote monitoring equipment that form the basis of the profession.
1

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
This document explains the legislation regulating telehealth applications in Turkey, patient rights, data security, and legal requirements regarding the protection of personal data.
1
2
This document describes the scope, application areas, and clinical workflows of teleconsulting, telemedicine, telecare, and remote patient monitoring models.
1
3
It describes the functions, data types, information flow, and integration processes of electronic health record systems used in the field.
1

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
It collects data from software and devices used in its field and analyzes key metrics.
1
2
It describes technical problems that arise during remote patient monitoring.
1
3
It securely transmits patient data during tele-consulting and tele-care processes.
3

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
It applies basic triage, status assessment, and prioritization procedures for the services in its area according to relevant protocols.
1
2
It ensures that data is entered into electronic health record systems used in the practice of the profession accurately, completely, and in accordance with standards.
1
3
The student identifies potential occupational health and safety risks in work environments.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
It offers solutions to increase the efficiency and workflow of the field and contributes to improvements in implementation processes.
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
By analyzing clinical and technical situations encountered in field applications, it determines appropriate procedural steps.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
They use a foreign language to keep up with developments in their field and communicate with colleagues.
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
By evaluating remote patient monitoring data, it informs healthcare professionals when necessary if there are risky situations.
3
2
It offers solutions to increase the efficiency and workflow of the field and contributes to improvements in implementation processes.
4
3
It identifies data transfer errors, connection problems, or user-caused issues occurring in the devices and software of its field, and applies appropriate solutions.
1
4
In addition to checking the accuracy of measuring devices and digital monitoring tools used in professional services within their field, they also apply calibration or remeasurement processes when necessary.
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
Total Workload of the Course Unit 97
Workload (h) / 25.5 3,8
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 4,0