Units
Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology
Unit code: PUB100
Credit points: 12
Information about fees and unit costs
Availability
| Semester | Available |
|---|---|
| 2013 Semester 1 | Yes |
Sample subject outline - Semester 1 2013
Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.
Rationale
A well developed knowledge of medical terminology is required by all health professionals to facilitate effective communication between clinical groups. To be able to accurately interpret health records, reports and other health related information and to communicate with clinical staff, a Health Information Manager requires a high level of competence in medical terminology. This competency will then be applied to the development of a detailed knowledge of the clinical science of anatomy and physiology. This consolidated knowledge is essential for the development of future skills in the classification of diseases and procedures using ICD-10-AM, the uses of clinical data for funding, management and research and its use for health care evaluation.
Aims
The main aim of this unit is to produce students who have an in-depth knowledge of the language of medical terminology and an understanding of anatomy and physiology and can competently apply that knowledge in a health care setting.
Objectives
- Interpret the structure of medical terms abbreviations and symbols and demonstrate competency in the pronunciation and spelling of medical terms
- Critically analyse medical reports and interpret the medical concepts and terminology in non-technical language
- Use medical terminology to describe the functions and structures of the different body systems.
Content
This unit consists of the following major areas of study:
- Structure of medical terms, abbreviations and symbols
- Specific Body Systems including the medical terminology, anatomy and physiology and common diseases relevant to each system.
The body systems to be studied are:
- integumentary system
- musculoskeletal system
- circulatory system
- lymphatic and immune systems
- respiratory system
- digestive system
- reproductive system (male and female)
- urinary system
- endocrine system
- nervous system and special senses
- Special topics: pharmacology, oncology, psychiatry.
Approaches to Teaching and Learning
Teaching approaches to this unit have been based on the principles of adult learning theory and practice, and will use flexible learning approaches that will include lectures and seminars, online activities, online study materials and self-directed learning aimed at developing a deeper appreciation of the complexity of disease processes and their treatment.
The unit is designed to provide a balance between theory, for example through coverage of topics in lectures, seminars, teleconferences and readings; and practical application, achieved, for example, through practical exercises, presentations and workbook activities. This combination of approaches to teaching and learning is designed to provide students with essential knowledge which they are then able to further develop in their presentations and self-directed study.
Each week students are required to undertake a set of exercises for the specific topics, and/or other self-directed activities, such as critical analysis of health records. Additional materials or notes will be available through the library. Regular online activities will support your development of knowledge on key concepts in the topic areas.
Assessment
Formative: You will work on case-studies presented during the workshops, and receive feedback and peer-based review on your responses.
Summative: Assessment will comprise three assessment items.Feedback on the activities conducted in tutorials will form the basis of the formative assessment. In addition, written and oral feedback associated with the marking of assessment will constitute formative assessment for the unit.
Assessment name:
Quiz/Test
Description:
This assessment item is designed to gauge your progress in understanding the initial medical terminology concepts through short answer and multiple choice questions.
Relates to objectives:
1- 2
Weight:
35%
Internal or external:
Both
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
Throughout Semester
Assessment name:
Tutorial Presentation
Description:
In pairs, students will be required to prepare and make a presentation in the form of a role play during a scheduled tutorial. Each pair will be given one of the following: a medical report, autopsy report, hospital discharge summary, doctor¿s letter etc that has been written using correct and detailed medical terminology. The activity will involve interpretation of the clinical documentation into lay language and a description of diseases and relevant procedures.
Relates to objectives:
1-3
Weight:
15%
Internal or external:
Both
Group or individual:
Group
Due date:
Wks 9-12
Assessment name:
Examination (written)
Description:
This assessment item is designed to gauge your knowledge and understanding of medical terminology, concepts, body functions, systems through short answer and
multiple choice questions.
Relates to objectives:
1-3
Weight:
50%
Internal or external:
Both
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
End of Semester
Academic Honesty
QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.
A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.
Resource materials
Walker, S., Wood, M., & Nicol, J. (2012). Mastering Medical Terminology Australia and New Zealand.
Sydney: Elsevier Australia. ISBN: 9780729541114
Walker, S., Wood, M., & Nicol, J. (2012). Mastering Medical Terminology Australia and New Zealand.
Sydney: Elsevier Australia. ISBN: 9780729541121
Harris, P., Nagy, S., & Vardaxis, N. (Eds.). (2010). Mosby's Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions (2nd Australian and New Zealand ed.). Chatswood, NSW: Elsevier Australia. ISBN: 9780729539098.
Risk assessment statement
There are no out of the ordinary risks in this unit apart from those associated with substantial computer-based work.
Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.
Last modified: 12-Oct-2012
