OPTICIANRY (TURKISH)
Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
TDS1003 Medical Terminology Fall 2 0 2 3

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Associate (Short Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Instructor FIRAT KARA
Course Lecturer(s): Instructor SEMA KOÇ TÜTÜNCÜ
Instructor NESLİHAN BEKTAŞ
Recommended Optional Program Components: Archive
Course Objectives: Objectives of this course are to introduce the importance of medical terminology, principles for building medical terms, prefixes, affixes and suffixes, and to help students comprehend and use the common medical terms regarding anatomical structures, diseases, symptoms, diagnostic procedures and treatment options, and to enable the students to use these medical terms.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1- Explain the importance of using medical terminology.
2- Define the common characteristics of medical terms.
3- Combine the prefixes, affixes and suffixes and common medical terms.
4- Define the common medical terms specific for all body systems regarding anatomical structures, diseases, symptoms, diagnostic procedures and treatment practices.

Course Content

The course covers knowledge related to history of medical terminology, the principles for building medical terms, prefixes, affixes and suffixes used in building medical terms, terms used for medications, medical terms for musculoskeletal system, pulmonary system, cardiovascular system, blood and lymphoid system, gastrointestinal system, urinary system, reproductive system, endocrine system and nervous system, and sensory organs.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Orientation, Introduction, Introduction to the lesson Rules of reading Latin words Basic structures of words None
2) Rules for reading Latin words Basic structures of words None
3) Commonly used prefixes, suffixes and acronyms None
4) Common prefixes, suffixes, and acronyms General terms What is an eponym? None
5) Movement system muscle-bone-joint terms None
6) Medical Terminology for Pulmonary System None
7) Medical Terminology for Heart and Circulatory System None
8) Medical Terminology for Blood System None
9) Medical Terminology of Lymphoid System None
10) Medical Terminology for Gastrointestinal System None
11) Medical Terminology for Urinary System None
12) Medical Terminology for Reproductive System None
13) Medical Terminology for Endocrine System None
14) Medical Terminology for Nervous System None

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: 1- Ders notları haftalık olarak verilecektir.
Weekly distributed by the course lecturer.

2- Süzen B. Sağlık Dili. 2. Baskı. Birol Basın Yayın Dağıtım ve Ticaret Ltd. Şti. 2003-2007. İstanbul, 2003.
References: 1-Mesut R. Tıbbi Terminoloji. Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri Ltd. Şti. İstanbul, 2011
2- Aştı TA. Karadağ A. (2011) (Ed.) Klinik Uygulama Becerileri ve Yöntemleri. Nobel Tıp Kitabevi, Adana.
3- Sabuncu N, Ay F. (2010) (Ed). Klinik Beceriler, Sağlığın Değerlendirilmesi, Hasta Bakım ve Takibi. Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, İstanbul.
4- Çiçek F, Şahin F. Sağlık Yüksekokullarına Yönelik Tıp Terimleri Sözlüğü. Adana Nobel Kitabevi. Adana, 2005.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 2 28
Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 73

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To be able to evaluate and apply the knowledge gained from theoretical and practical courses related to the field professionally 2
2) To be able to use terminology specific to the health field effectively 2
3) To know the legislation regarding his/her duties, rights and responsibilities and to act in accordance with professional ethical rules 3
4) To be able to use information and communication technologies on issues related to his/her field and effectively convey his/her professional knowledge through written, verbal and non-verbal communication 3
5) To be able to follow information in his/her field using a foreign language at a basic level 1
6) To be able to apply changing techniques and use new tools and devices depending on developing technology 2
7) To be able to update his/her knowledge, skills and competencies related to his/her field with the awareness of lifelong learning and improve himself/herself personally and professionally 5
8) To have knowledge of basic vision devices such as glasses, contact lenses and low vision devices (telescopic products, etc.) 1
9) To be able to select, sell and prepare basic vision devices according to the prescription and ensure their adaptation to the user 3
10) To be able to measure the diopter of prescription glasses and contact lenses and make the necessary adjustments for their fitting