FIRST AND EMERGENCY AID (ENGLISH)
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
FAE1005 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: En
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Associate
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Instructor SELMA BAZ
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 Non
2) Composing Medical Terms, Prefixes, Affixes and Suffixes used in Composing Medical Terms Non
3) Medical Terminology for Eye, Ear, Smell, Taste and Skin Non
4) Medical Terms for Physical Examination Methods, Medication and Vital Signs Non
5) Medical Terminology for Musculoskeletal System Non
6) Medical Terminology for Pulmonary System Non
7) Medical Terminology for Heart and Circulatory System Non
8) Medical Terminology for Blood System Non
9) Medical Terminology of Lymphoid System Non
10) Medical Terminology for Gastrointestinal System Non
11) Medical Terminology for Urinary System Non
11) Medical Terminology for Urinary System Non
12) Medical Terminology for Reproductive System Non
13) Medical Terminology for Endocrine System Non
14) Medical Terminology for Nervous System Non

Sources

Course Notes: 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. 5- Süzen B. Sağlık Dili. 2. Baskı. Birol Basın Yayın Dağıtım ve Ticaret Ltd. Şti. 2003-2007. İstanbul, 2003.
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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 14 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
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 10 10
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 20 20
Total Workload 86

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 theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field at a basic level 3
2) The use of theoretical knowledge related to the field in practice 4
3) To behave according to basic professional legislation related to the field 2
4) Use information and communication technology, express professional knowledge through written and verbal/non-verbal communication 2
5) Express the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values of professional 1
6) Develop themselves personally and professionally updating knowledge, skills and competencies of the field with lifelong learning awareness 3
7) Effective use the terminology of the field 4
8) To prepare the ambulance for emergency call and patient transfer. 3
9) To performe emergency medical care and interventions 1
10) To performe the professional skills for initial diagnosis and prehospital emergency management 3
11) To have the ability of evaluation of the incident scene. 2