MEDICAL AND RADIOLOGICAL TERMINOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SMP161	MEDICAL AND RADIOLOGICAL 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 BAŞAK GÖKSEL KARAAĞAÇ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer TUBA YILDIZ
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The primary objective of this course is to ensure that students can accurately analyze, pronounce, and write anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic concepts related to the body systems, as well as basic radiological terminology. Within the scope of the course, the goal is to provide the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary for students to effectively use the international medical language, which is the basis of communication among healthcare professionals, and professional concepts specific to imaging methods in clinical practice.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The study of roots, prefixes, and suffixes, which form the basic structure of medical terminology; Pronunciation rules for Latin and Greek letters; Analysis of anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic terms related to the Musculoskeletal, Respiratory, Cardiovascular (Blood and Blood-Forming Organs), and Nervous systems, along with an introduction to Radiological terminology, imaging methods, and radiological concepts specific to body systems.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Performs structural analysis of medical terms by distinguishing their roots, prefixes, and suffixes.
Applies the correct pronunciation rules for medical terms.
Accurately explains anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic terms related to body systems.
Defines basic concepts specific to radiological terminology and terms related to imaging methods.
Uses professional terminology found in radiological reports on body systems correctly in clinical practice.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review, individual research	Introduction to Terminology	Presentation, question/answer
2	Literature review, individual research	Letter Pronunciations	Presentation, question/answer
3	Literature review, individual research	Roots (General Information - System Information)	Presentation, question/answer
4	Literature review, individual research	Prefixes	Presentation, question/answer
5	Literature review, individual research	Final suffixes/ Diagnostic Terms	Presentation, question/answer
6	Literature review, individual research	Medical Terms Related to the Musculoskeletal System	Presentation, question/answer
7	Literature review, individual research	Medical Terms Related to the Respiratory System	Presentation, question/answer
8	Literature review, individual research	Cardiovascular System/Medical Terms Related to Blood and Blood-Forming Organs	Presentation, question/answer
9	Literature review, individual research	Medical Terms Related to the Nervous System and Psychiatric Disorders	Presentation, question/answer
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Literature review, individual research	Introduction to Radiological Terminology	Presentation, question/answer
12	Literature review, individual research	Radiological Concepts	Presentation, question/answer
13	Literature review, individual research	Terms Related to Imaging Methods	Presentation, question/answer
14	Literature review, individual research	Radiological Terms Related to Body Systems	Presentation, question/answer
15	Literature review, individual research	Other Radiological Terms	Presentation, question/answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Cohen, B. J. (2019). Medical terminology: An illustrated guide (8th ed.). Wolters Kluwer.
Ehrlich, R. A., & Schroeder, C. L. (2018). Medical terminology for health professions (7th ed.). Cengage Learning.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
Final Exam	1	50		Classical 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	He/She explains the basic knowledge in the field of health sciences where the employee will work as a support staff member.				3
2	He/She defines the medical terminology in the field of health sciences, where he/she will work as a support staff member.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It utilizes access routes and tools for information and technology related to radiation oncology.	0
2	Radiation oncologists communicate effectively with medical radiation physicists, patients, colleagues, and other segments of the community.		1
3	They become proficient in forming a team and working together with the physician.		1

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It describes the equipment used in radiation oncology.			2
2	He/She uses the equipment in his field effectively.				3
3	He/She monitors and evaluates technological developments in his field.	0

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	With regard to radiation oncology clinical history, files, etc. to prepare patient information is capable of making.	0
2	They effectively use the necessary computer software and hardware in their professional practice.	0
3	Radiation oncologists communicate effectively with medical radiation physicists, patients, colleagues, and other segments of the community.			2
4	The student develops preventive approaches to creating safe working environments in terms of occupational health.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Adopting and applying ethical principles and professional values ​​is authoritative.					4
2	It facilitates teamwork.					4
3	He/She keeps up with information related to the profession.						5
4	They communicate with colleagues by keeping up with information in their field using a foreign language.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Can learn and develop lifelong self.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Technical attends sightseeing arrangements.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired in hospitals.	0

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	14	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	14	3	42
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	1	15	15
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	10	10
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	32	0	97