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MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
SMP105 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 Assist.Prof. ARZU ÖZGEN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. ADEM AKTÜRK-Lecturer SEVDE NUR AKTAŞ
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: Main purpose of this course is to teach students the medical and radiological terms of systems such as Locomotor System, Respiratory System, Gastrointestinal System, Central Nervous System, Circulatory System, Urogenital System and to distinguish, pronounce, write and be able to use the necessary knowledge, skills and competencies.
Contents of the Course Unit: Introduction to Medical Terminology; Basic Definitions and Terminology Related to Human Structure, Reading rules in Medical Terminology, Inclusion letters, prefix, suffix, root structures, Terminology in Blood and Blood Forming Organs, lymph and immune system, Cardiovascular System, Respiratory system, the digestive system, Urinary Tract, Reproductive System, Nervous system and Psychiatric Disorders, Endocrine and Metabolism disorders and Locomotor System

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Human Anatomy Related Medical Terms are introduced and used (cognitive).
Motion And Nervous, Respiratory, Digestive, Cardiovascular Systems Terms, Psychiatric Disorders related terms and Terminology of Blood and blood forming organs analysis are introduced (cognitive).
Eye, Ear-Nose-Throat and Urinary, genital and endocrine systems terms are introduced (cognitive).

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Written visual resources Introduction to Medical Terminology Lecture,Questions-Answer
2 Research,Literature review Terms Types Lecture,video,Questions-Answer
3 Written visual resources Diagnostic Terms Lecture,Questions-Answer,Review
4 Written visual resources,Literature review Motion System Terms Lecture,Questions-Answer
5 Literature review Blood Terms Lecture,video,Questions-Answer
6 Research,Written visual resources Cardiovascular System Terms Lecture,video,Questions-Answer
7 Research,Written visual resources Respiratory System Terms Lecture,Questions-Answer,Review
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Research,Homework Digestive System Terms Lecture,Questions-Answer
10 Literature review Urinary System Terms Lecture,video,Questions-Answer
11 Written visual resources Endocrine System Terms Lecture,Questions-Answer
12 Written visual resources,Research Genital System Terms Lecture,Questions-Answer, Review
13 Literature review Nervous System and Psychiatric Terms Lecture,video,Questions-Answer
14 Research Sensory Organs Terms Lecture,video,Questions-Answer
15 Written visual resources professional Terminology Lecture,Questions-Answer, Review
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Medical Terminology: The Best and Most Effective Way to Memorize, Pronounce and Understand Medical Terms: Second Edition
Von den Driesch, A. A guide to the Measurement of Animal Bones from Archeological Sites.Peabody Museum Bulletin 1. Harvard University. Massachausetts.1976
Rıfat MUTUŞ, Funda PEHLEVAN, Tıbbi Terminoloji, Eylül 2019, 1. Baskı, Ankara Nobel Tıp Kitabevi
Prof. Dr. İsmet Dökmeci, Dr. Handan Dökmeci, Tıp Terimleri Sözlüğü, 2012, 2. baskı, Hipokrat Kitabevi

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
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
In the field of Medical Laboratory Techniques Program, is based on theoretical knowledge.
4
2
Required for applications related to the field of methods, techniques and technologies by identifying the services to use effectively.
1
3
Gains information about courses outside the field.
0

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Uses the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field.
4

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Can choose modern techniques, tools and information technologies required for applications related to the field.
3
2
May have knowledge and skills regarding the acquisition and preservation of diagnostic data related to the field.
2

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Required for applications related to the field of modern techniques, tools and informatics technologies to be able to select and use effectively.
1
2
Can use modern techniques, tools and information technologies required for applications related to the field.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Can do individual work in her/his field.
1
2
Can produce solutions when faced with unforeseen situations in applications related to her/his field.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Gains awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Colleagues, physicians and patients communicate effectively with the ethical framework.
4
2
Examines on-site processes related to its field in public and private sector organizations.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Taking material from the patient for testing, storage and transfer shows sufficient skills.
1
2
Uses materials in the medical laboratory in accordance with their techniques.
1
3
Maintains equipment in the medical laboratory in accordance with its techniques.
0
4
Gains the ability to use computers at the basic level required by the field.
0
5
Have knowledge of labor law and occupational safety, environmental protection and quality awareness.
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 14 2 28
Preliminary & Further Study 12 1 12
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 2 2
Preparation for the Final Exam 1 5 5
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 1 2 2
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 30 0 50
Total Workload of the Course Unit 50
Workload (h) / 25.5 2
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 2,0