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MCS 041 Medical Office Terminology

Fall 2023

Instructor Information

Mrs. Sarah Wright
Email:        swright2756@lakelandcollege.edu
Office:       Webb Hall #007 

Office Hours:

Tuesday: 10:45 – 11:45

Wednesday: 9 – 11

Thursday 10:45 – 11:45

Emails received after 12:00 on Friday may not be returned until Monday morning.  I will not be answering any emails on Saturday, Sunday or any college holidays.

 

Office Telephone:  (217) 234-5355

Course Description

A medical professional's course in medical terminology.  Students will receive word parts going over primary terms, then review structure, and functions of the body systems, so they can relate those to medical specialists, pathology, diagnostics and treatment procedures.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  1. Define and recognize medical word suffixes, prefixes, and combining forms.
  2. Understand and analyze medical terms by identifying the word components.
  3. Proficient in pronouncing medical terminology.

Required Supplies

Textbook—Medical Terminology for Health Professions, 8th Edition

  Internet—because this class is only offered online it is very important to have a good internet connection to be able to complete assignments and quizzes.

Course Content

Course Content

The following topics will be covered in the course:

  • Intro to Medical Terminology
  • The Skeletal System
  • The Muscular System
  • The Human Body in Health & Disease
  • The Cardiovascular System
  • The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
  • The Respiratory System
  • The Digestive System
  • The Urinary System
  • The Nervous System and Mental Health
  • Special Senses: Eyes and Ears
  • Skin: The Integumentary System
  • The Endocrine System
  • The Reproductive Systems
  • Diagnostic, Procedures, Nuclear Medicine and Pharmacology

Course Rules & Requirements

Attendance—Good participation is required to do well in this course.  Because this class is offered all online, if you are going to be absent, you are completely responsible contacting your instructor to discuss missed material.  For example, I have had a student who will be going on vacation and will not have internet access so they have contacted me about making up content before they leave.  Please plan ahead.

Due Dates—Assignments are due 11:59 p.m. at the end of the day designated.  Late homework will not be accepted.

Homework Guidelines—Multiple homework assignments will be assigned for each lesson covered.  All assignments must be completed in WORD and uploaded in the assignment as a word file.

Electronic Canvas Submission Guidelines—The following rules should be followed when submitting homework:

  • Each exercise will be saved and submitted in a separate Word file.
  • All homework will be completed using Microsoft Word 2010, 2013, or 2016.
  • Each file will contain a footer with your name at the assignment at the right.

Exams—Exam dates will be announced at the beginning of the semester. All exams will be offered online and you will not see what you have missed until I regrade the Exams.  Yes, I will always regrade every exam after it closes and I will then open the exam so you can see what you missed. 

Honesty—Copying the work of another student may result in dismissal from the course.  Knowingly permitting your work to be copied may also result in dismissal from the course.  (See Student Handbook for further provisions).

Quizzes

Quizzes—Missed quizzes cannot be made up.  If you know you are going to be gone when a quiz is assigned please make arrangements with me to make it up before you leave. 

Grade Scheme

Homework 60%

Quizzes/Tests 40%

Grading Scale—Your final course letter grade will be determined according to the following scale:

Grading Scheme
Grade Range
A 100 % to 90.0%
B < 90.0 % to 80.0%
C < 80.0 % to 70.0%
D < 70.0 % to 60.0%
F < 60.0 % to 0.0%

Academic Integrity

At Lake Land College, it is assumed that students will honor the tradition of academic honesty. As such, students have the responsibility to be fully knowledgeable of the Academic Integrity Code, produce their own work, and encourage academic honesty among their fellow students.

For a description of what is considered to be academic dishonesty, please review the Academic Integrity Code available in the online Student Handbook and Right to Know. If you have questions regarding the College’s policy specifically related to this course, please do not hesitate to ask.

Help Desk Support

The Information Systems and Services (Links to an external site.) department offers technical support. You can contact the helpdesk at 217-234-5261 or helpdesk@lakelandcollege.edu for any technical problems related to the courses you are taking at Lake Land College.

Information Systems and Services is located in Virgil Learning Resource Center/Library (See Maps for directions.) in the lower level. ISS welcomes walk-in campus support Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm during the spring and fall semesters. During the summer the college is open from Monday - Thursday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. 

Personal WiFi hotspot devices called MiFis and computers can be checked out at the Circulation Desk of the Virgil H. Judge Learning Resource Center/Library (Links to an external site.). Contact 217-234-5367 or libcirc@lakelandcollege.edu to set up an appointment.

If you have any difficulties using Canvas, you can contact the Information Systems and Services (Links to an external site.) at information above or directly in Canvas click the Help link in the global navigation to the left. Choose Report a problem to create a ticket. Be prepared to give a detailed description of your problem when filling out the form for the ticket. Please don't hesitate to ask for help.

Accessibility Statement

Lake Land College is committed to creating a learning environment that meets the needs of its diverse student body. This means that all students, including students with disabilities, are provided equal and equitable access to all course and classroom materials.

As your instructor, I am dedicated to ensuring that my students have the resources and opportunities you need to succeed. My goal is to deliver course materials that are accessible for all students - including those using assistive technologies or with different learning needs. Please let me know if you find any of the course documents inaccessible or difficult to interact with so that we can work together to improve accessibility and usability for all.

I am always open to suggestions….

Canvas ADA Compliance Statement 

Canvas conforms to the W3C's Web Accessibility Initiative Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WAI WCAG) 2.0 AA and Section 508 guidelines.

Basic Needs

Any student who has difficulty affording groceries or accessing sufficient food to eat every day, or who lacks a safe and stable place to live, and believes this may affect their performance in the course, is urged to contact the Counseling Services for support. Students can also view Services & Resources page for more details. Furthermore, please notify me if you are comfortable in doing so. This will enable me to guide you to available resources.

College Policies & Procedures

Academic Standards and Policies

For more information on academic standards and policies, please view the student handbook. It is the student’s responsibility to understand when they need to consider dropping/withdrawing from a course. Refer to the Lake Land College website for dates and deadlines. Instructors may withdraw a student from class if the number of absences is detrimental to the student’s ability to meet the course objectives. Instructors can withdraw students from a course prior to five instructional days before the first day of the final exam period.

Responsible Use of Classroom Content

Class discussions, papers, pictures, video, and any other student-created work for a course are all considered official course content. Student work, including papers, discussions, quizzes, assignments, etc., must be confined to the classroom (either on-campus or virtual) and should not be shared outside the classroom without the express permission of the student who created it. Students should respect the privacy of person-to-person or person-to-class communication in all forms. Violating student privacy may result in removal from the course. Significant or repeated violations may result in disciplinary action. This standard is pursuant to Board Policies 07.28.01 (Student Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures) and 11.15 (Acceptable Technology Use).

Accessibility Statement

Lake Land College is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive and equitable experience designed for all students, staff, faculty and community members to thrive within the physical and digital campus. This commitment is designed to eliminate barriers, regardless of ability or technology and to cultivate an environment that fosters success and a sense of belonging for the Lake Land College community.

Canvas ADA Compliance Statement 

Canvas conforms to the W3C's Web Accessibility Initiative Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WAI WCAG) 2.0 AA and Section 508 guidelines.

Accommodations

Lake Land College is committed to providing a quality educational experience to all students. As such, the College provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability to help them achieve their full potential. For additional information, please contact Student Accommodations within Counseling Services—(217) 234-5259.

Diversity at Lake Land College

Lake Land College is committed to developing and maintaining an environment that embraces and actively supports diversity. We aspire to be an institution where the quality of education is enhanced and enriched by an inclusive campus community. We strive to provide dynamic learning and working environments that encourage multiple perspectives and the free exchange of ideas. Additional information is available at diversity page on the Lake Land College website.

Health Services

Lake Land College is committed to ensuring the safety of the college community while providing the best possible learning experience for students. Students with health concerns should immediately notify their instructor(s). Students with prolonged illness should contact the college nurse, in accordance with Board Policy 07.43 (Health Services), at 217-234-5276 or healthservices@lakelandcollege.edu.     

Sexual Harassment and Misconduct (Title IX)

Lake Land College is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy educational and employment environment that is free from discrimination, harassment and misconduct on the basis of sex, which includes sexual orientation or gender-related identity. Information about addressing sexual harassment and misconduct is found in the Student Handbook at Student Guide to Addressing Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct section.

College Closings

The responsibility for canceling classes or closing for a specific period of time rests with the President of the College. When weather conditions prevent the opening of the College or cause a delayed opening of the College, announcements will be made on local radio and TV stations, and with text messaging, email and all other technology mediums available by 6:00 a.m. for that day.

Cancellation of day classes is not an automatic closing of evening sessions. The decision to close classes that begin at 5:00 p.m. or later will be made close to 2:00 p.m. as possible.

Course Summary:

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