ORAL AND DENTAL HEALTH (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
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: Tr
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Associate
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Instructor FIRAT KARA
Course Lecturer(s): Instructor SELMA BAZ
Instructor AYLİN AKÇA SÜMENGEN
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 Outputs

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: 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
Attendance % 0
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 40
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 60
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
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
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 1 1 1
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
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 ability to have basic theoretical and practical knowledge about the field of oral and dental health. 1
2) The use of theoretical knowledge related to the field in practice. 3
3) To be able to behave in accordance with the basic professional legal regulations and ethical rules related to the field 3
4) use the necessary technologies and equipment related to the field, to transfer professional knowledge through written, verbal / non-verbal communication 2
5) Being able to update the knowledge, skills and competencies related to the field with the awareness of lifelong learning and express oneself personally and professionally. 2
6) Effective use of the terminology of the related field. 3
7) Ability to manage front office management and patient relations in dental clinics 2
8) Preparing the patient before dental treatment and performing four-handed dentistry practices 3
9) Effectively performing the sterilization and disinfection process in dental clinics 1
10) Organization of workflow and communication with business solution partners in dental clinics 1