Course Description: An analysis of medical terminology designed to give a clear understanding of medical terms on the basis of word roots, prefixes, suffixes, and derivatives. Study of body systems is included.

Prerequisites: OT 110- Medical Terminology

Required Texts:

Essentials of Human Diseases and Conditions – Margaret Schell Frazier & Jeanette Wist Drzymkowski, W.B. Saunders Company 3rd Edition 2004. ISBN # 9780721602561

The Language of Medicine – Davi-Ellen Chabner, W.B Saunders Company 8^th Edition 2007. ISBN # 978-1-4160-3492-6

Recommended:

Mosby’s Medical Terminology Flashcards ISBN #0-323-04127-0

Course Outcomes:

This course will provide the student who has completed the OT 110- Medical Terminology, the study of advanced medical terminology related to clinical medicine, surgery, laboratory medicine, pharmacology, radiology and pathology. The pathology will include etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic procedures, treatment and prognosis. The use of medical references will be used for research and verification. To meet this goal, the information in the text will be supplemented by software, and audio-visual aids located on the website.

Technical requirements for the course:

BEFORE THE COURSE STARTS
Technical Requirements

Please be sure that your computer systems meets the following technical requirements before you enroll in the course.

If you have never taken an online course before, this course will be different for you. Our primary means of communication will be through the Internet, therefore, you should be comfortable with using the Internet and email.

You are expected to have basic computer and Internet literacy skills. This includes the ability to work comfortably in a browser, send and receive email with attachments, use a search engine, and create and modify documents in MS Word. Technical requirements include:

1 - You need a personal computer with access to the Internet.

2 – You will need to provide your own email account.

Allegany College does not provide email accounts to students. If you don’t already have an email account given to you from your Internet Service Provider please get a free email account by going to www.yahoo.com or www.juno.com.

3 – You will need QuickTime installed on your computer.

Quick Time enables multimedia on your computer. You will need QUICKTIME 5 or higher.

Please visit www.quicktime.com on the Web to download and install the latest version of QuickTime. Be sure to let the installer program install the QuickTime plug-in for this browser.

4 – You will need Shockwave installed on your computer.

You will need SHOCKWAVE 8.5 / FLASH 5 or higher

You will need to download (www.macromedia.com/shockwave/download) and install the Director Shockwave Flash plug-in from Macromedia's Web site.

5 – You should take the online orientation.

It includes:

Prerequisites for Taking an Online Course (both technical and

personal skills)

What You Can Expect in an Online Course

Before Your Online Course Starts (includes Blackboard Information)

Tips for Succeeding in an Online Course

Getting Started in Your Online Course

Technical Support

http://www.allegany.edu/dl/onlineorientation/oorientation.shtml

Please note: Technical difficulties do occur during a semester. However, technical difficulties do not excuse late or incomplete assignments.

Course content

Please see the course calendar located in the course information tab for a week-by-week list of what topics will be covered in the course.

How the course is conducted

Welcome to the online version of Medical Terminology II. This introductory page is intended to help you to get started. Since there will be no face-to-face class lecture, it is imperative that you are conscientious, motivated and self-disciplined. The premise of the course is that given a good book and a little help, you can learn without having to attend lectures at a fixed time during the day. While the course is very flexible in terms of when you put in the time, you can expect to average about the same amount of time as a normal lecture course -- about three hours total a week per credit. This comes out to some nine hours per week. Remember this is a five week summer course so the hours per week will need to be increased. Note also that the course is NOT self-paced. Assignments are due by specific dates. You may work ahead if you like, but you may not “work behind”.

A list of all assignments and their due dates is included in the course calendar located in the course information tab. I will NOT remind you of when assignments are due. You are expected to refer to the calendar and to complete all assignments on time. If you have difficulty with the assignments or have any questions, please contact me and I will be happy to assist you.

You will have opportunities to interact with other students enrolled in the course. Students are encouraged to communicate with other students in the course by email, by use of the discussion board or by phone. Interacting with other students in the course will enhance your learning experience.

Course Materials:

Textbook

Your primary resources are the textbooks “Essentials of Human Diseases and Conditions”, Frazier and Drzymkowski (F/D) and “The Language of Medicine”, Chabner (Ch). If you don't want to come to campus to pick up the books, you can either order it from the Allegany College of Maryland bookstore and ask them to mail it to you (301-784-5348), there is an additional fee for shipping) or order it online from www.amazon.com, www.barnesandnoble.com, or www.efollet.com . If ordering online, use the ISBN number indicated on the syllabus to be sure you order the correct textbook. If you choose this route, please be sure when you order that the textbook is in stock in order to avoid delays.

Getting Started

You may start on the course as soon as you register, based upon the assignments indicated in the syllabus. As soon as you register for the course you should document your personal data under the “Tools” tab and make sure that your correct e-mail address is listed and then send me an e-mail. Without your email address, I have no way of contacting you. This must be done no later than the end of the first week of class, but the sooner the better. My email address is jscheller@allegany.edu. Please be sure to send me the email from the account you will be using throughout the course. Blackboard will be the primary method for conducting the course.

Please include in the subject line “Medical Terminology II-Enrollment”.
In the body of the email include:

Your full name

Your full mailing address

Your e-mail address

Your preferred contact phone number

You will need to enter your “Access Code” to enter the course. Your “Access Code” will be packaged with your textbook “The Language of Medicine.” You cannot access the course information without this “Access Code,” so please be careful that you don’t throw it out. If you took Medical Terminology I online, Fall 2007 semester, you will need a new Access Code to enter the course. Let me know and I will e-mail one to you. If you have purchase a used textbook, “The Language of Medicine” -8^th edition, you will have to purchase an “Access Code” in the bookstore.

Grading and Testing

Assessment for the course will consist of quizzes and exams (taken online) from Chabner’s, Language of Medicine. Quizzes may be repeated as often as you like to review the material. Exams may only be taken one time. You may take the quizzes and exams any time, but due date are listed on the course calendar located in the course information tab. These due dates are to help keep you on track.

A written assignment on the Pathophysiology of a disease chosen from the list provided with the guidelines is required. Completion of the Review Challenge questions and the Real-Life Challenges in Frazier and Drzymkowski’s, Essentials of Human Diseases and Conditions is encouraged, but not required. Please look under the Assignment tab for more information on these assignments.

All grades will be posted on the blackboard site, so students will always have the opportunity to review grades as soon as they take the exams.

The students final grade will be comprised of:

Exams – 427 points

Pathophysiology Paper – 100 points

Final Exam (F/D) – 50 points

Total points = 577

A = 90-100%
B = 80-89%
C = 70-79%
D = 65-69%
F = Less than 65%

Late assignments

All exams must be completed by the end of the term on the date identified on the Course Calendar. The Pathophysiology paper must be completed by the date identified on the Course Calendar and points will be deducted for late papers.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) Board

If you have a question or problem please check the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) discussion board first. If the answer is not there (or the answer was not posted by me and you aren’t sure if it is correct), contact me by email at jscheller@allegany.edu. I check email daily (weekdays only). If the question is something that others may be wondering about I will also post the question and answer to the FAQ discussion board.

Contacting me

If you need to speak to me by phone please call my office number at (301) 784-5566. My office hours vary, so please leave a message outlining the details of your concerns and I will get back to you as soon as possible. If this is not convenient for you, please send me an email and we can arrange a phone meeting at a mutually convenient time.
You may contact me by email at jscheller@allegany.edu.

Blackboard

This course will be conducted using Blackboard software. You do not need to purchase software to use Blackboard. Blackboard is the primary tool for delivering this course. You should review the student manual by logging into Blackboard, clicking on the "Tools" button and then clicking on "Manual".

You should be able to perform the following functions in blackboard by the end of the first week of class:

Log into your blackboard account (remember
to log out when finished!)

            Find and read announcements
            Find and read course assignments
            Find and read course documents
            Send email
            Find the discussion board
            Find the digital drop box
            Find the grades area

You may also preview Blackboard at http://company.blackboard.com/Bb5/manuals/Bb5-LevelOne-Student or http://www.blackboard.com prior to beginning the class.

E-Mail Policy

Always use the following guidelines when sending e-mail to me.
In the subject area, enter “Medical Terminology II” and clearly identify the topic of your e-mail:

Example:    Medical Terminology II – Question about …
                   Medical Terminology II – Comments about….
                   Medical Terminology II – Homework

I receive a lot of email. If you fail to put the word “Medical Terminology II” in your subject line it is possible that I may overlook your email or delete it as “Spam.” You also need to include your first and last name in all of your e-mail. I cannot identify you by your e-mail address and I have many students with the same first and last name. I check my email daily during weekdays. If your question requires a lengthy explanation/response from me, I will respond within twenty- four hours. If your e-mail is a quick question or comment, I will respond as soon as I read it.

Please send me e-mail from the account that you will use for this course. You also need to make sure that you have my e-mail address in you contact list so that your computer will accept e-mail from me.

Submission of assignments as electronic files

Unless otherwise stated, all assignments that are submitted to me should be in the format of a Word Document file. IMPORTANT: Every document should have a title page within the document that includes your name, course name, title, date, and Professor’s name.

Files should be submitted using the digital drop box in Blackboard. In the event that blackboard is not working (for example, the Blackboard server goes down) and the due date is looming, you should submit the file as an email attachment along with a note describing the problem. If both Blackboard and email are down, send a fax to me at (301) 784-5016 indicating that you are experiencing a problem and supply a brief explanation of the problem. If your assignment is short (5 pages or less), you may also fax the assignment to me at that time.

Rules of conduct for participation in the Discussion Board

Students are encouraged to communicate with each other using the discussion board feature of Blackboard. Just because you cannot physically be in the same room as your classmates doesn’t mean you can’t communicate with them! The discussion board is provided so that students can get to know each other and discuss topics that are related to the course content. It can be a valuable source of information and support. However, please note that all messages are “public”, i.e. available for everyone in the class to view. When posting messages on the discussion board please keep comments on a positive note and avoid “flaming” (verbally attacking someone else). Please provide feedback to other students in a kind and constructive manner. Also be careful about posting personal information about yourself that you would not normally provide to an acquaintance.

Student Conduct and Plagiarism

As a reminder, the college has a policy on academic dishonesty. You are expected to abide by the policy as defined in the college catalog.

Plagiarism is passing off someone else’s work or idea as your own. Academic Dishonesty also includes failure on your part to keep your current and past assignments out of the hands of other students who may misinterpret their origins. It is also suggested that you keep a record and/or rough draft of written or other work until you have received your final grade.

Accommodating Disabilities

Any student in this course who has a disability that may prevent him or her from fully demonstrating his or her abilities should contact me personally as soon as possible, so I can discuss accommodations necessary to ensure full participation and facilitate your educational opportunity.

Office of Distance Learning and Special Programs

In the event that you experience an emergency and you are unable to contact me please contact Janet Murray, Coordinator of Distance Learning and Media Services. Examples of emergencies would be errors in the official final grade report that would affect your graduation status or being accidentally dropped from the course and having it effect your financial aid. In every case please try to contact me first, but if you cannot contact me and feel it is a situation that must be resolved immediately Janet Murray will be able to assist you.

Janet Muray

Coordinator of Distance Learning and Media Services

(301) 784-5376

jmurray@allegany.edu

Online Student Study Guidelines

Make a study schedule and stick to it! Maintain self-discipline and avoid procrastinating--don't "put it off" or wait until the last minute to do your work.
Create a private space where you can study so that you're not distracted or interrupted frequently.
Get the support of your colleagues, friends, and family. While they go off and have fun, you may have to study.
Understand assignments and write them down (or print off the course calendar located in the course information tab) to avoid forgetting something.
Buy the required text and READ IT!! You CANNOT be successful in this course without reading and studying from the textbook.
Be able to communicate through writing as this is the primary vehicle you'll be using to "talk" with your classmates and professors, as well as when you complete assignments to be handed in to the instructor.
Participate! Think before you contribute your ideas, comments, and perspectives on the subject you are studying and read what your classmates have to say. Be respectful of differing opinions as there is rarely only one way to do anything. Give positive feedback freely and negative feedback with kindness.
Be open-minded about sharing life, work, and educational experiences as part of the learning experience. When you're online with your classmates, be open and friendly. You'll discover you'll know more about your online classmates than you ever knew about your in-person classmates.
Communicate effectively with instructors--be willing to ask questions and "speak up" if you're having a problem. Remember, instructors can't see you or read your mind!
Try to apply everything you learn as you learn it, or if you can't apply it, try "teaching" it to someone else. These techniques will help you remember the information more easily.
CELEBRATE when you complete a course! You've worked hard and you deserve a time to relax and be proud!

A final note:

Thanks, and I hope you enjoy Medical Terminology II!

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