OPERATING ROOM SERVICES (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): YASEMİN ŞABABLI OKAN
Dr. Neslihan Bektaş
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HÜSEYİN EMİR YÜZBAŞIOĞLU
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) General Medical Terms None
2) Composing Medical Terms, Prefixes, Affixes and Suffixes used in Composing Medical Terms None
3) Medical Terminology for Eye, Ear, Smell, Taste and Skin None
4) Medical Terms for Physical Examination Methods, Medication and Vital Signs None
5) Medical Terminology for Musculoskeletal System 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) The use of theoretical knowledge in practice 2
2) Effective use the terminology of the field 2
3) Behave according to basic professional legislation related the field 3
4) Use information and communication technology, express professional knowledge through written and verbal/non-verbal communication 3
5) Express the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values of professional 1
6) Behave according to quality management and processes and participate in these processes 2
7) Develop themselves personally and professionally updating knowledge, skills and competencies of the field with lifelong learning awareness 5
8) Use basic level knowledge and skills related the field, interpret and evaluate the data, identify potential problems and solve them 1
9) Implement techniques according to developing technology and use new tools and devices 3
10) The ability to prepare the operating room for surgery 1
11) The ability to admit the patient into the operating room and to provide assistance for post - operational transport 3
12) The ability to have theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field at a basic level 3