Introduction to Medical Terminology Course Overview

Medical terminology is a specialized language crucial for effective communication in healthcare. This course aims to equip students with essential knowledge on word structure, body organization, diagnostic terminology, and medical abbreviations. Upon completion, students will be able to analyze and define medical terms, identify body systems, and utilize diagnostic suffixes and prefixes. Teaching methods include lectures, group discussions, quizzes, and seminars. Recommended reading material provided for further study.

• Medical Terminology
• Healthcare Communication
• Course Overview
• Learning Outcomes
• Teaching Methods

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1. Introduction to Medical Terminology Dr. Karwan M-Amen Karwan.m.amen@gmail.com 2019-2020

2. Introduction Medical terminology is a special vocabulary used by health care professionals for effective and accurate communication. Knowledge of medical terminology is fundamental to a wide variety of health care fields.

3. Aims and Objectives Course Aim: This course will introduce students to the basic learning requirements needed to practice in any health career setting.

4. Aims and Objectives cont. This course will equip students with the knowledge of: - The basic word structure including prefixes and suffixes, - The organization of the human body, - The definition of useful diagnostic and procedural terminology, and - Commonly used medical abbreviations, acronyms, and symbols.

5. Course Learning Outcome On completion of this course, students will be able to: Divide medical terms into their component parts. Analyse, pronounce, and spell medical terms using common word roots, combining forms, suffixes, and prefixes. Identify and define the body systems, organs, and divisions using medical terms. Identify and define useful diagnostic and procedural suffixes and prefixes.

6. Teaching Methods Weekly two hour large group lecture Engaging students in the lecture Team work and group discussion Quiz Seminar presentation Other activities

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8. Assessment Continuous assessment: % Final exam: % Total credit:

9. Recommended Reading Cohen B J and DePetrisA (2014). Medical Terminology An Illustrated Guide. 7thedition, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, China.