10160178Medical Language for the Business Professional 1
Course Information
Description
This course is designed to give the beginning medical business student a working knowledge of basic anatomy, medical language, and pharmacology. Students explore general anatomy through body system study. Students explore medical language, including how medical terms are formed, and become familiar with the meaning of word roots, prefixes, and suffixes, as well as spell, define, and pronounce medical terms through understanding word components in a contextual format. Students use medical dictionaries, resource materials and apply medical language through written documentation and communication skills. Fundamentals are discussed in relationship to health practices by body system and by the body as a whole, including pathology, diagnostic tools, therapeutic procedures, and medical imaging. A focus on medical specialty pharmacology is also incorporated.
Total Credits
3
Prior Learning Assessment
  • Exam-College Developed Challenge Exam

Course Competencies
  1. Apply the formative rules of medical language
    Assessment Strategies
    Pharmacy paper, exam
    Criteria
    written products are accurately completed
    written pharmacy paper includes indications and side effects of a medication
    written pharmacy paper evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    exam demonstrates accurate application of the formative rules of medical language
    exam demonstrates accurate application of introductory pharmacology

  2. Examine common combining forms, prefixes, and suffixes
    Assessment Strategies
    Pharmacy paper, exam
    Criteria
    written products are accurately completed
    written pharmacy paper includes indications and side effects of a medication
    written pharmacy paper evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    exam demonstrates accurate use of common combining forms, prefixes, and suffixes
    exam demonstrates accurate application of basic pharmacology

  3. Describe a cell, its major components, and activities
    Assessment Strategies
    Exam
    Criteria
    you meet minimum expectations on exam

  4. Use medical terms and basic pharmacology relating to the body as a whole
    Assessment Strategies
    Capstone Dictionary Project, pharmacy paper, exam
    Criteria
    exam demonstrates use of common combining forms, prefixes, and suffixes, and language related to the body as a whole
    written pharmacy paper includes indications and side effects of a medication
    written pharmacy paper evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    correctly locating and using a medical language resource
    Dictionary Project evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    Dictionary Project medical terms relating to the body as a whole defined in your own words
    exam demonstrates accurate application of basic pharmacology

  5. Describe the structures and process of the digestive system
    Assessment Strategies
    Exam
    Criteria
    you meet minimum expectations on exam

  6. Use medical terms and pharmacology related to the digestive system
    Assessment Strategies
    Capstone Dictionary Project, digestive system pharmacy paper, exam
    Criteria
    correctly locate and use a medical language resource.
    Dictionary Project evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    Dictionary Project digestive terms and pathology defined in your own words
    pharmacy paper includes indications and side effects of one digestive system medication
    pharmacy paper evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    exam demonstrates accurate application of digestive system medical language
    exam demonstrates accurate application of digestive system pathology
    exam demonstrates accurate application of digestive system procedures, tests, and medical imaging
    exam demonstrates accurate application of digestive system abbreviations
    exam demonstrates application of digestive system pharmacology

  7. Describe the structures and processes of the urinary system
    Assessment Strategies
    Exam
    Criteria
    you meet minimum expectations on exam

  8. Use medical terms and pharmacology related to the urinary system
    Assessment Strategies
    Capstone Dictionary Project, urinary system pharmacy paper, exam
    Criteria
    correctly locate and use a medical language resource
    Dictionary Project evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    Dictionary Project urinary system terms and pathology defined in your own words
    pharmacy paper includes indications and side effects of one urinary system medication
    pharmacy paper evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    exam demonstrates application of urinary system medical language
    exam demonstrates application of urinary system anatomy
    exam demonstrates application of urinary system pathology
    exam demonstrates application of urinary system procedures, tests, and medical imaging
    exam demonstrates application of urinary system abbreviations
    exam demonstrates application of urinary system pharmacology

  9. Describe the structures and processes of the female reproductive system
    Assessment Strategies
    Exam
    Criteria
    you meet minimum expectations on exam

  10. Use medical terms and pharmacology related to the female reproductive system
    Assessment Strategies
    Capstone Dictionary Project, female reproductive pharmacy paper, exam
    Criteria
    correctly locate and use a medical language resource
    Dictionary Project evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    Dictionary Project female reproductive system terms and pathology defined in your own words
    pharmacy paper includes indications and side effects of one female reproductive system medication
    pharmacy paper evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    exam demonstrates application of female reproductive system medical language
    exam demonstrates application of female reproductive system anatomy
    exam demonstrates application of female reproductive system pathology
    exam demonstrates application of female reproductive system procedures, tests, and medical imaging
    exam demonstrates application of female reproductive system abbreviations
    exam demonstrates application of female reproductive system pharmacology

  11. Describe the structures and processes of the male reproductive system
    Assessment Strategies
    Exam
    Criteria
    you meet minimum expectations on exam

  12. Use medical terms and pharmacology related to the male reproductive system
    Assessment Strategies
    Capstone Dictionary Project, male reproductive pharmacy paper, exam
    Criteria
    correctly locate and use a medical language resource
    Dictionary Project evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    Dictionary Project male reproductive system terms and pathology defined in your own words
    pharmacy paper includes indications and side effects of one male reproductive system medication
    pharmacy paper evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    exam demonstrates application of male reproductive system medical language
    exam demonstrates application of male reproductive system anatomy
    exam demonstrates application of male reproductive system pathology
    exam demonstrates application of male reproductive system procedures, tests, and medical imaging
    exam demonstrates application of male reproductive system abbreviations
    exam demonstrates application of male reproductive system pharmacology

  13. Describe the structures and processes of the nervous system
    Assessment Strategies
    Exam
    Criteria
    you meet minimum expectations on exam

  14. Use medical terms and pharmacology related to nervous system
    Assessment Strategies
    Capstone Dictionary Project, nervous system pharmacy paper, exam
    Criteria
    correctly locate and use a medical language resource
    Dictionary Project evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    Dictionary Project nervous system terms and pathology defined in your own words
    pharmacy paper includes indications and side effects of one nervous system medication
    pharmacy paper evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    exam demonstrates application of nervous system medical language
    exam demonstrates application of nervous system anatomy
    exam demonstrates application of nervous system pathology
    exam demonstrates application of nervous system procedures, tests, and medical imaging
    exam demonstrates application of nervous system abbreviations
    exam demonstrates application of nervous system pharmacology

  15. Describe the structures and processes of the cardiovascular system
    Assessment Strategies
    Exam
    Criteria
    you meet minimum expectations on exam

  16. Use medical terms and pharmacology related to cardiovascular system
    Assessment Strategies
    Capstone Dictionary Project, cardiovascular system pharmacy paper, exam
    Criteria
    correctly locate and use a medical language resource
    Dictionary Project evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    Dictionary Project cardiovascular system terms and pathology defined in your own words
    pharmacy paper includes indications and side effects of one cardiovascular system medication
    pharmacy paper evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    exam demonstrates application of cardiovascular system medical language
    exam demonstrates application of cardiovascular system anatomy
    exam demonstrates application of cardiovascular system pathology
    exam demonstrates application of cardiovascular system procedures, tests, and medical imaging
    exam demonstrates application of cardiovascular system abbreviations
    exam demonstrates application of cardiovascular system pharmacology

  17. Describe the structures and processes of the respiratory system
    Assessment Strategies
    Exam
    Criteria
    you meet minimum expectations on exam

  18. Use medical terms and pharmacology related to the respiratory system
    Assessment Strategies
    Capstone Dictionary Project, respiratory systems pharmacy paper, exam
    Criteria
    correctly locate and use a medical language resource
    Dictionary Project evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    Dictionary Project respiratory system terms and pathology defined in your own words
    pharmacy paper includes indications and side effects of one respiratory system medication
    pharmacy paper evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    exam demonstrates application of respiratory system medical language
    exam demonstrates application of respiratory system anatomy
    exam demonstrates application of respiratory system pathology
    exam demonstrates application of respiratory system procedures, tests, and medical imaging
    exam demonstrates application of respiratory system abbreviations
    exam demonstrates application of respiratory system pharmacology

  19. Analyze the contributions of diverse populations in healthcare
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product
    Criteria
    Identify at least two challenges relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in healthcare
    Identify at least two opportunities relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in healthcare
    Explore role models from underrepresented and diverse populations
    Identify the use of critical conversations that address different viewpoints
    Use respectful and inclusive language, free from stereotypes