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Syllabus: Medical Terminology

 

Teacher: Dr. Anna H. Haro                                                                 Room: North 230

Tutorial: Tuesday and Friday 12:03 – 12:33 PM                              Conference: 7th Period

Email: anna.haro@houstonisd.org                                                     Phone: 281-920-8000

 

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Course Description:

Medical Terminology is better named, the study of "medical-communication” as students will study and practice communication skills used to care for patients across multiple health care fields. Throughout the year, we will study and practice the terminology of doctors, nurses, technicians, PT’s, pharmacists, medical assistants, and more. We will learn medical terminology through a study of different diseases and treatments, focusing on the Musculoskeletal System, Reproductive System, Cardiovascular System, Endocrine System, Nervous System, and Immune System. The Medical Terminology course is designed to provide for the development of advanced knowledge and skills related to a wide variety of health careers. Students will employ hands-on experiences for continued knowledge and skill development. The required course pre-requisites include Principles of Health Science and Biology.

Course Objectives:

At the conclusion of the course, students will exhibit knowledge and skills, in addition to the attitudes and values of caring for patients within the health care system from a perspective of multiple professions. Students will know how to plan, manage, provide, and communicate the following: therapeutic services, diagnostic services, and support services, as related to individualized patient health care. Students will learn theory and practice hands-on skills and patient care techniques. Students will demonstrate accomplishment of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for Medical Terminology, which are documented in Subchapter H, §130.223 accessible here: https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/130H-Health%20Sci%20tc.pdf

Tutorials:

Individual and small group tutoring sessions will be available to students twice weekly on Tuesday and Friday from 12:03 to 12:33 PM. All tutorials will be held in room North 230. Students are encouraged to sign-up for tutorials in advance through email, TEAMS or Remind message.

 

Class supplies:

1. HISD laptop computer and charger
2. School ID and a uniform
3. Class Notebook/Spiral
4. Pen or a pencil - any color dark enough to be visible
5. Please choose one item from the list below to bring to the classroom during the first week of school:

1. One roll of paper towels
2. One pack of tissues
3. One pack of 4 x 6 notecards
4. One pack of 10-count markers
5. One pack of white or colored printer paper
6. Any one of the above items can be generic or store brand

6. Additional supplies will be provided during class as needed and will be collected prior to exiting the classroom.

 

Classroom Rules:

1. RESPECT! Demonstrate respect for self and for others’ rights, beliefs, opinions, and property.
2. Wash hands prior to entering and exiting the classroom and always before and immediately after handling a patient, device, or manikin during the routine of classroom instruction and training.
3. Be prepared, arrive on-time, follow school rules and the HISD code of conduct, which are all a sign of respect. See rule number one.

 

Teacher’s Commitments:

4. Respect all students - treat every student fairly, with empathy and compassion, and with equity of consequence to all students in the virtual classroom.
5. Prepare classroom activities and assignments for effective use of time.
6. Model the values, attitudes, skills, and knowledge (VASK) of a health care professional and teacher.
7. Demonstrate accountability for student performance and assessment.
8. Communicate course information including the calendar, curriculum content, exams, projects, and student progress.
9. Encourage and help establish students’ health care industry goals.
10. Abide and enforce the HISD code of conduct and Westside High School Rules.

 

Grading Policy:

Major Grades – includes Essays, Projects, Exams                           70%

Daily Assignments, Quizzes, Labs and VASK score                         30%

 

What is VASK? VASK stands for values, attitudes, skills, and knowledge. Professional health care workers abide by a unique set of values, attitudes, skills, and knowledge, which distinguish health care workers from all other professional careers. As a health care professional, it is an honor, a privilege, and an onerous responsibility to care for the life of another human being. Students participating in the Health Care Science Technology CTE track will model and develop these characteristics throughout the academic year. The expectation is that students who choose the health care science CTE track will earn full credit for their VASK scores. Points will be deducted for violation of health care VASK traits such as dishonesty, disrespect, apathy, and others; such incidents will be documented within 24 hours. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to earn additional points toward their VASK score for exceptional display of the VASK traits.

 

Late work: All work is expected to be submitted electronically to the HUB or by email (when the HUB is down) no later than 11:59PM on the published due date. Any late work submitted after the cut-off time must be posted to the HUB AND emailed directly to Anna.Haro@Houstonisd.org with a full paragraph explaining why the work was submitted late. Late work submitted after the published due date can earn a maximum of 70%.

 

Exam Re-Take: HISDistrict Policy on Retakes:

Source:  Board Policy, EIA, Local

 

 

At Westside, a retake is an assessment that matches the rigor and objectives of an original exam. Retakes often increase a student’s grade, but the primary purpose is a second opportunity to demonstrate mastery of course material.

Retakes should be similar in length and rigor to the original assessment and must NOT be designed for the purpose of raising a grade (i.e. significantly shorter assignment, completion grade, etc.)

Retake Guidelines

• All teachers must follow Policy EIA (Local).
• All major grades are eligible for a retake.
• Assignment must have been attempted to be eligible for a retake.
• Retake must be completed within two weeks of original test grade being posted in PowerSchool.
• Retakes are for failing grades (below 70).
• Students with absences still have the opportunity to have a retake for a make-up exam.
• Retakes are not allowed for final exams.

 

Retake Process

• Prior to retaking, students must complete one or more of the following, determined by the teacher:
  • Attend necessary tutorials
  • Complete alternative assignment
  • Complete necessary homework
  • Complete test corrections
• After a student completes a retake, the teacher has a week to grade the assessment.
• All retake grades are capped at a 70.

 

Homework: This class will be study-intensive to learn the course content, including patient care techniques and skills. Students will receive ample time to complete daily work and group projects ahead of published due dates. “Homework” will include exam preparation and study time, which is the individual responsibility of each student.

 

Communication Policy: All students, parents, guardians, and classroom visitors are invited to email, text (via Remind app) or call Dr. Haro regarding any questions or comments about course content, grades, discipline, projects, exams, and assignments. Emails and phone calls will be answered within the next business day (for example, a Monday email will be answered no later than Tuesday, but a Friday phone call will be answered no later than the following Monday assuming it is not a school holiday). If there is an emergency, please state at the beginning of the email, text, or voicemail that it is “URGENT” and every effort will be made to respond as soon as possible pending other teaching commitments.

 

Teacher Bio: Dr. Haro earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the Chicago College of Pharmacy at Midwestern University where she was class president, president of the Rho Chi National Pharmacy Honor Society, and Summa Cum Laude graduate. Her career in pharmacy has included work for cancer patients and experience in the emergency room. Dr. Haro has worked in community pharmacy settings for both retail chain and independent pharmacies. Dr. Haro’s passion for teaching others spans more than three decades but is most evident in various teaching positions including six years as a public school teacher and three years at Texas A&M University. Additionally, Dr. Haro completed her Bachelors and Masters degrees in music performance and is a former professional classical musician. Her hobbies include performing music, competitive athletics, coaching her son’s soccer team, and spending quality time with her kids and family. Her proudest accomplishment to date is surviving Stage 3 Colon Cancer and living every day t

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY FALL 2023

For lesson plans, click the link here: Med Term Lesson Plans

 

Course calendar:

2022-2023 Academic Calendar (Dates are flexible and subject to change based on student needs.)

***Exams, homework, and major grades will always be on Wednesday/Thursday during “block classes.”

 

Week	Dates	TEKS	Unit	Topic(s)	Major Grades/HW
Unit 1 TEKS SS130.223 (2)          The student recognizes the terminology related to the health science industry. The student is expected to: (A)          identify abbreviations, acronyms, and symbols related to the health science industry; (B)          identify the basic structure of medical words; (C)          practice word-building skills; (D)          research the origins of eponyms; (E)          recall directional terms and anatomical planes related to body structure; (F)          define and accurately spell occupationally specific terms such as those relating to the body systems, surgical and diagnostic procedures, diseases, and treatment; and                              (G)         use prior knowledge and experiences to understand the meaning of terms as they relate to the health science industry. (4)          The student examines available resources. The student is expected to: (A)          examine medical and dental dictionaries and multimedia resources; (B)          integrate resources to interpret technical materials; and (C)          investigate electronic media with appropriate supervision.
1	8/22-8/26	2A	1: Foundations of Medical Terminology	Ethics	Respect Posters
2	8/29-9/2	2B	1: Foundations of Medical Terminology	Ethics
H	9/5/22		LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
3	9/6-9/9	4A,B,C	1: Foundations of Medical Terminology	HON-Code
4	9/12-9/16	2C	1: Foundations of Medical Terminology	SOAP Notes	SOAP Note 1
5	9/19-9/23	2D,E,F	1: Foundations of Medical Terminology	SOAP Notes	Unit 1 Exam
Unit 2 TEKS SS130.223 (2)          The student recognizes the terminology related to the health science industry. The student is expected to: (A)          identify abbreviations, acronyms, and symbols related to the health science industry; (B)          identify the basic structure of medical words; (C)          practice word-building skills; (E)          recall directional terms and anatomical planes related to body structure; (F)          define and accurately spell occupationally specific terms such as those relating to the body systems, surgical and diagnostic procedures, diseases, and treatment; and (3)          The student demonstrates communication skills using the terminology applicable to the health science industry. The student is expected to: (A)          demonstrate appropriate verbal and written strategies such as correct pronunciation of medical terms and spelling in a variety of health science scenarios; (B)          employ increasingly precise language to communicate; and                              (C)          translate technical material related to the health science industry.
6	9/26-9/30	2A-F	2: The Nervous System	A&P: CNS/Brain
7	10/3-10/7	2A-F	2: The Nervous System	A&P: PNS	Human Brain Models
H	10/4-10/5		TEACHER DAY/FALL HOLIDAY
8	10/10-10/14	3A	2: The Nervous System	Mental Health Disorders (MHD)
9	10/17-10/21	3B-C	2: The Nervous System	Addiction	Opioid Drug Projects
10	10/24-10/28	2A-F, 3B-C	2: The Nervous System	Addiction, Opioids and Nicotine
11	10/31-11/4	2A-F, 3B-C	2: The Nervous System	Addiction, Alcohol and Depression	Unit 2 (Part A) Exam  (Open Notes Exam)
12	11/7-11/11	2A-F 3B-C	2: The Nervous System	Bipolar and Schizophrenia and Parkinsons  DX	“A Day in the Life” Paper
13	11/14-11/18	2A-F, 3B-C	2: The Nervous System	Alzheimer's  DX	Unit 2 Exam - Cumulative
Unit 3 TEKS SS130.223 (2)          The student recognizes the terminology related to the health science industry. The student is expected to: (A)          identify abbreviations, acronyms, and symbols related to the health science industry; (B)          identify the basic structure of medical words; (C)          practice word-building skills; (E)          recall directional terms and anatomical planes related to body structure; (F)          define and accurately spell occupationally specific terms such as those relating to the body systems, surgical and diagnostic procedures, diseases, and treatment; and (3)          The student demonstrates communication skills using the terminology applicable to the health science industry. The student is expected to: (A)          demonstrate appropriate verbal and written strategies such as correct pronunciation of medical terms and spelling in a variety of health science scenarios; (B)          employ increasingly precise language to communicate; and                              (C)          translate technical material related to the health science industry. (5)          The student interprets medical abbreviations. The student is expected to: (A)          distinguish medical abbreviations used throughout the health science industry; and                              (B)          translate medical abbreviations in simulated technical material such as physician progress notes, radiological reports, and laboratory reports.
H	11/21-11/25		THANKSGIVING BREAK
14	11/28-12/2	2A-F, 5A	3: The Musculoskeletal System	Skeletal System: Axial & Appendicular	Life-Size Human Skeleton
15	12/5-12/9	3A-C	3: The Musculoskeletal System	Skeletal System Injuries	Unit 3 Exam
16	12/12-12/16	3A-C	3: The Musculoskeletal System	Injury Wrapping Techniques	OSCE: Acute MSS Injuries
17	12/19-12/21		SEMESTER 1 FINAL EXAMS
H	12/22-1/8/2		WINTER HOLIDAY BREAK
Week	Dates		Unit	Topic(s)	Major Grades
18	1/9-1/13		4: Cardiovascular System	A&P: CV System
H	1/16/2023		MLK DAY HOLIDAY
19	1/17-1/20		4: Cardiovascular System	CVD	Human Heart Model
20	1/23-1/27		4: Cardiovascular System	HTN
21	1/30-2/3		4: Cardiovascular System	CAD and dyslipidemia
22	2/6-2/10		4: Cardiovascular System	AMI	Unit 4 Exam
23	2/13-2/17		4: Cardiovascular System	AMI	OSCE 2: Vital Signs
H	2/20		TEACHER DAY/NO STUDNETS
24	2/21-2/24		4: Cardiovascular System	CHF and other CVD
25	2/27-3/3		5: Gastrointestinal and Endocrine Systems	A&P: GI System	Life-Size GI Model
26	3/6-3/10		5: Gastrointestinal and Endocrine Systems	N/V/D/C
H	3/13-3/17		SPRING BREAK
27	3/20-3/24		5: Gastrointestinal and Endocrine Systems	A&P: ENDO	Research Paper
28	3/27-3/31		5: Gastrointestinal and Endocrine Systems	DM
29	4/3-4/6		5: Gastrointestinal and Endocrine Systems	T2DM	Unit 5 Exam
H	4/7		SPRING HOLIDAY
30	4/10-4/14		6: Respiratory and Immune Systems	A&P: Respiratory System
31	4/17-4/20		6: Respiratory and Immune Systems	A&P: Respiratory System	SOAP Note 3
H	4/21		SPRING HOLIDAY
32	4/24-4/28		6: Respiratory and Immune Systems	A&P:  Immune System
33	5/1-5/5		6: Respiratory and Immune Systems	ID	Unit 6 Exam
34	5/8-5/12		7: Reproductive System	A&P: Female and Male
35	5/15-5/19		7: Reproductive System	Hormones/STIs
36	5/22-5/26		Semester 2 Exam Review	All Topics (Cumulative Exam)	SOAP Note 4
H	5/29		MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY
EX	5/30-5/31		SEMESTER 2 FINAL EXAMS

 

 

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY SPRING 2022:

EXAM REVIEWS Med Term Exam Review #1   PowerPoint Presentations: Intro to Med Term Spring 2022 PPT Med Term SOAP Notes PPT Creating a SOAP PPT Med Term HON Code CVD PPT and Framingham Risk Calculator HTN PPT Cardiovascular System PPT - Anatomy and Physiology CV System, AMI part 1 CV System AMI Part 2 Endocrine System PPT Part 1   Med Term Assignments: 1. Med Term Feedback Survey (daily grade): Click and complete the link - https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Zpnr9TaTM0uIlZmCQlsT7aqtkDoyKPdGrL4B3XoIYYBUNUw1T0dISEpPSkRLRFhQNzhZVDRTTldHWC4u 2. Respect Major Grade Posters: What does respect mean to you? Who is someone you respect and why? What are the characteristics of those you respect? 3. Disrespect in the healthcare setting. Pt/provider Simulations (daily grade) 4. SOAP Note and Abreviation flashcards. (daily participation grade) 5. SOAP Note Pop-Quiz: Click the link and finish the quiz here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Zpnr9TaTM0uIlZmCQlsT7aqtkDoyKPdGrL4B3XoIYYBUQlEwNEQzNkVHQ1oxV1lKVUhWRDhWMzlKSi4u Monday's PopQuiz (QR Code) 6. SOAP Note Major Grade (group project). The rubric and true life example are posted here: SOAP Directions and Rubric    SOAP Note Example 7. DUE NOW (Friday, February 25, 2022) VASK Score Do Now (https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Zpnr9TaTM0uIlZmCQlsT7aqtkDoyKPdGrL4B3XoIYYBUQjdEVDRWVTFBMlIySDlVRkw2NTE5SDFJNi4u ) 8. Lifesize Human CV System: Group Major Grade Instructions (Lifesize Human CV System) 9. Framingham heart attack risk calculator assignment: https://www.mdcalc.com/framingham-risk-score-hard-coronary-heart-disease Compare and contrast the 10-year risk of a "healthy" patient vs. an unhealthy patient. Describe the differences in their risk and impact on the % score. . Click the form here to submit your work (also posted in the PowerPoint): https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Zpnr9TaTM0uIlZmCQlsT7aqtkDoyKPdGrL4B3XoIYYBUOEcwOVBOUzgyRk5DMjlIMVMwMjRMVlpLVy4u\ 10. HTN Drug Project Major Grade Hypertension (HTN) Drug Project Major Grade 11. Complete the questions in red (fill in the blanks and discussion questions) Cardiovascular System  12. Human Blood Circulation Pathway Daily Grade 13. Friday, March 25, 2022 - Cardiovascular System Quiz: REVERSE QUIZ - CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM 14. Friday, April 1, 2022 - AMI, CABG, and EKG videos: Video Assignment 15. Friday, April 8, 2022 - ER AMI Skit visit: Skit Directions 16. Monday, April 11, 2022 Mock OSCE ER visit (AMI): Grading Rubric 17. Due 4/12/2022 Cardiovascular System Exam Review: CV System Exam Review 18. Due 4/18/2022 BONUS MAJOR Grade: SAGE clinical trial (Statin drug therapy) 19. Due 4/29/2022, Research Paper: Major Grade Research Paper

Health Science Theory 2021-2022: Lesson Plans (through January 25, 2022) Course Presentations:  Course Introduction Unit One: The Musculoskeletal System (MSS) Musculoskeletal System PPT part 1: Bones MSS Part 2, More About Bones MSS Part 3: The JointsPPT presentation MSS, part 4: The Synovial Joints MSS Part 5: The Muscles Powerpoint MSS part 6: The Action Potential (Muscular Contraction) MSS Ijuries Notes and videos (long bone, ankle and wrist) Shoulder Wrapping Videos Unit Two: Ethics and the Reproductive System  ETHICS Part 1 Human Reproductive System, Part 1 Human RS Part 2 Human RS Part 3 HUMAN RS Part 4 Unit Three: The Human Gastrointestinal and Respiratory Systems Human GI System PPT, Part 1  Human GI System PPT, Part 2 Human GI System, Part 3 Human Respiratory System, Part 1 Human Respiratory System, Part 2 Human Respiratory System, Part 3 Asthma and COPD Human Respiratory System, Part 4 COVID-19 Human Respiratory System, Part 5 PNA Respiratory Clinical Skills PPT, breath sounds UNIT 4: IMMUNE AND ENDOCRINE SYSTEMS (Semester 2) Immune System PPT Part 1 Immune System Part 2 PPT Open note quiz: click the link and submit when finished -  https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Zpnr9TaTM0uIlZmCQlsT7aqtkDoyKPdGrL4B3XoIYYBURUNCMTVCQkc5TEFSS1YyQzBYRkJEREJXMy4u Endocrine System PPT Part 1 PopQuiz: Click the link and submit the quiz on the Hormones: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Zpnr9TaTM0uIlZmCQlsT7aqtkDoyKPdGrL4B3XoIYYBUOUZFV0FGWFEzR1M4WkRBSTIwN1E0RDdTUy4u (The above quiz link is also posted on the HUB) Endocrine System PPT Part 2, Thyroid Dx Unit 5: The Cardiovascular System Cardiovascular System PPT 1 CVSystem AMI PPT, Part 2     Extended learning opportunties: MSS Journal Article Extended Learning Opportunity Bonus Grade (extended learning): Wrapping the Knee Extended learning: Presentation on the Bones: Bones' Names Extended Learning Case study (Joint injury) https://www.clinicaladvisor.com/home/features/clinical-challenge/case-study-shoulder-injury-following-a-biking-accident/ Action Potential Extended learning presentation: Action Potential Presentation Major Grade: Clinical Trial Analysis G-ToG Exam review (click on the link):  Musculoskeletal System Exam Review Guide Answers: here: https://houstonisd.sharepoint.com/sites/WestsideHSDrHaros1stperiodHCTheory/Shared%20Documents/General/Recordings/Meeting%20in%20_General_-20210915_075428-Meeting%20Recording.mp4?web=1 Try here as another option to hear the classroom session: MSS Review Session Class Video Unit 2 Exam Review   Meet the Teacher Night: Open House on Wedensday, Septemeber 15 from 6:08 to 7:30 PM. TEAMS Meeting Link   Meet the Teacher Video  Meet the Teacher Slide Show     HOSA Information: Blood Drive Volunteers PPT Blood Drive Volunteer Shifts and Positions Blood Drive Volunteer Grade Verification

HISD Professional Development Presentations: PD: Health Science Curriculum Part 1 (Pregression from Principles to Graduation) PD: Health Science Curriculum Part 2 (Skills gap, opportunities, and challenges) HON-Code: Principles of Website Evaluation Click here to provide feedback: PD Feedback Survey HOSA Area 2 PPT: The Opioid Crisis (The other pandemic)