South Central College
HLTH 1000 Medical Terminology (Online)
Common Course Outline
Course Information
Description
This course teaches students to recognize and build medical terms after learning the
meaning of word parts. The course is based on a systems approach. Students also learn
how to interpret and use common medical abbreviations and symbols. With instructor
approval, this course may be taken as independent study.
Total Credits
1.00
Total Hours
16.00
Types of Instruction
Instruction Type
Lecture (Online)
Credits/Hours
Pre/Corequisites
None required.
Course Competencies
1
Demonstrate appropriate use of medical terminology components.
Learning Objectives
Build medical terms.
Spell medical terms.
Pronounce medical terms correctly.
Define medical terms.
Analyze medical terms.
2
Identify the major structures for each of the body systems.
Learning Objectives
Build medical terms related to the major structures of the body systems.
Spell medical terms related to the major structures of the body systems.
Common Course Outline
Monday, April 21, 2014
Pronounce medical terms related to the major structures of the body systems.
Define medical terms related to the major structures of the body systems.
Analyze medical terms related to the major structures of the body systems.
3
Identify the major functions of each of the body systems.
Learning Objectives
Build medical terms related to the major functions of each of the body systems.
Spell medical terms related to the major functions of each body system.
Pronounce medical terms related to the major functions of each body system.
Recognize medical terms associated with the major functions of each of the body systems.
Define medical terms related to the major functions of the body systems.
Analyze medical terms related to the major functions of the body systems.
4
Identify the key medical terms and related word parts for each of the body systems.
Learning Objectives
Build medical terms related to each of the body systems.
Spell medical terms related to each of the body systems.
Pronounce medical terms related to each of the body systems.
Define medical terms related to each of the body systems.
Analyze medical terms related to each of the body systems.
Recognize word parts related to each of the body systems.
Build medical terms related to each of the body systems using related word parts.
5
Demonstrate basic usage of terms related to the pathology and treatment procedures for each of
the body systems.
Learning Objectives
Build medical terms related to the pathology and treatment for each of the body systems.
Spell medical terms related to the pathology and treatment for each of the body systems.
Pronounce medical terms related to the pathology and treatment for each of the body systems.
Recognize medical terms related to the pathology and treatment for each of the body systems.
Define medical terms related to the pathology and treatment for each of the body systems.
6
Demonstrate basic usage of terms related to the diagnostic procedures for each of the body
systems.
Learning Objectives
Build medical terms related to the diagnostic procedures for each of the body systems.
Common Course Outline
Monday, April 21, 2014
Spell medical terms related to the diagnostic procedures for each of the body systems.
Pronounce medical terms related to the diagnostic procedures for each of the body systems.
Recognize medical terms related to the diagnostic procedures for each of the body systems.
Define medical terms related to the diagnostic procedures for each of the body systems.
7
Demonstrate basic usage of terms related to the medical specialists for each of the body
systems.
Learning Objectives
Build medical terms related to the medical specialists for each of the body systems.
Spell medical terms related to the medical specialists for each of the body systems.
Pronounce the medical terms related to the medical specialists for each of the body systems.
Recognize medical terms related to the medical specialists for each of the body systems.
Define medical terms related to the medical specialists for each of the body systems.
SCC Accessibility Statement
If you have a disability and need accommodations to participate in the course activities, please contact your
instructor as soon as possible. This information will be made available in an alternative format, such as Braille,
large print, or cassette tape, upon request. If you wish to contact the college ADA Coordinator, call that office
at 507-389-7222.
Disabilities page http://southcentral.edu/academic-policies/disability-rights.html
Common Course Outline
Monday, April 21, 2014