Course Title: Nursing Terminology Course Code: NUR 161 Program: Bachelor of Nursing Department: Nursing Leadership and Education College: College of Nursing Institution: Taibah University Version: V1 Last Revision Da A. General information about the course: 1. Course Identification 1. Credit hours: 2 2. Course type A. ?University ? College ?Department ?Track ?Others B. ? Required ?Elective 3. Level/year at which this course is offered: (1st Level 1st Year) 4. Course general Description: This course is designed to equip the students with a comprehensive understanding of standardized nursing and medical terminology. It emphasizes the principles of term construction and presents an analysis of complex terms to clarify their meanings, as well as to ensure accurate definition and spelling of medical vocabulary. This course provides foundational elements that are essential for future clinical practice 5. Pre-requirements for this course (if any): None 6. Co-requisites for this course (if any): None 7. Course Main Objective(s): 1. Recognize the significance of knowing medical and nursing terms. 2. Identify the fundamentals of bodily system-related medical terminology, including pronunciation and abbreviations. 3. Demonstrate understanding of nursing and medical terminology to improve communication and patient care in healthcare settings. 2. Teaching mode (mark all that apply) No Mode of Instruction Contact Hours Percentage 1 Traditional classroom 30 100% 2 E-learning ___ ___ 3 Hybrid ? Traditional classroom ? E-learning ___ ___ 4 Distance learning ___ ___ 3. Contact Hours (based on the academic semester) No Activity Contact Hours 1. Lectures 27 2. Laboratory/Studio 3. Field 4. Tutorial 5. Others (Analyzing Activity) 3 Total 30 B. Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs), Teaching Strategies and Assessment Methods Code Course Learning Outcomes Code of CLOs aligned with program Teaching Strategies Assessment Methods 1.0 Knowledge and understanding 1.1 Define the commonly used word roots, combining forms, suffixes, and prefixes to build medical words. K1 Lectures Discussions E- learning Assignment ? Standardized exams (quiz, mid, final) ? individual and group activities rubric ? Assignment rubric 1.2 Recognize the primary terms related to the structure, function, disease process, diagnosis and treatment procedures of different body systems. K2 Lectures Discussions E- learning Assignment ? Standardized exams (quiz, mid, final) ? individual and group activities rubric ? Assignment rubric 2. Code Course Learning Outcomes Code of CLOs aligned with program Teaching Strategies Assessment Methods 2.1 Analyze medical terms; translate abbreviations and interpret symbols. S1 Lectures Discussions E- learning Assignment ? Standardized exams (quiz, mid, final) ? individual and group activities rubric ? Assignment rubric 3.0 Values, autonomy, and responsibility 3.1 Value the use of appropriate medical terminology in clinical documentation and communication. V2 Lectures Discussions E- learning Assignment ? individual and group activities rubric C. Course Content No List of Topics Contact Hours 1. Introduction in Medical Terminology - Basic Elements of a Medical Word - Analyzing Medical terms - Common Prefixes and Suffixes 4 2. - Suffixes - Surgical & Procedural Suffixes - Diagnostic & Symptomatic Suffixes 2 3. - Prefixes (Prefixes of: Position; Color; Number and Measurement and Direction) 2 4. Overview the Human Body in Health and Disease 2 5. The Skeletal System - Overview of Structures, Functions, Combining Forms, Vocabulary, and Abbreviations related to the system. 2 6. The Muscular System - Overview of Structures, Functions, Combining Forms, Vocabulary, and Abbreviations related to the system. 2 7 7. The Cardiovascular System - Overview of Structures, Functions, Combining Forms, Vocabulary, and Abbreviations related to the system. 2 8. The Respiratory System - Overview of Structures, Functions, Combining Forms, Vocabulary, and Abbreviations related to the system. 2 9. The Digestive System - Overview of Structures, Functions, Combining Forms, Vocabulary, and Abbreviations related to the system. 2 10. The Urinary System - Overview of Structures, Functions, Combining Forms, Vocabulary, and Abbreviations related to the system. 2 11. The Nervous System - Overview of Structures, Functions, Combining Forms, Vocabulary, and Abbreviations related to the system. 2 12. The Endocrine System - Overview of Structures, Functions, Combining Forms, Vocabulary, and Abbreviations related to the system. 2 13. The Reproductive System - Overview of Structures, Functions, Combining Forms, Vocabulary, and Abbreviations related to the system. 2 14. Diagnostic Procedures, Nuclear Medicine, and Pharmacology 2 Total 30 D. Students Assessment Activities No Assessment Activities * Assessment timing (in week no) Percentage of Total Assessment Score 1. Quizzes / Course Activities Every 2 weeks 25% 2. Midterm Written Exam Week 9 20% 3. Assignments Throughout the semester 15% 4. Class Participation/Recitation Throughout the semester 5 % 5. Final Written Exam End of the semester 50% 7. E. Learning Resources and Facilities 1. References and Learning Resources 8 Essential References Judi L. Nath (2019). A Short Course in Medical Terminology, 4th Edition Wolters Kluwer. Ehrlich A, Schroeder C (2013). Medical terminology for health. professions, 7 th Edition. Delmar, Cengage learning Duffey J. (2019). Medical Terms for Nurses: A Quick Reference Guide for Clinical Practice, 3rd Edition Supportive References Taylor, C., et al., eds (2023). Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Nursing Care, 10 th ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Electronic Materials https://medlineplus.gov/appendixa.html http://www.appstate.edu/~clarkhm/medical/medterm.htm https://www.funtrivia.com/trivia-quiz/SciTech/Basic-MedicalTerminology-I-45084.html#google_vignette https://www.helpteaching.com/questions/Medical_Terms Other Learning Materials N/A 2. Required Facilities and equipment Items Resources facilities (Classrooms, laboratories, exhibition rooms, simulation rooms, etc.) - Classrooms with internet access Technology equipment (projector, smart board, software) - Data Show (Projector) - Computers - Blackboard Learning Management System Other equipment (depending on the nature of the specialty) - N/A Essential References Judi L. Nath (2019). A Short Course in Medical Terminology, 4th Edition Wolters Kluwer. Ehrlich A, Schroeder C (2013). Medical terminology for health. professions, 7 th Edition. Delmar, Cengage learning Duffey J. (2019). Medical Terms for Nurses: A Quick Reference Guide for Clinical Practice, 3rd Edition Supportive References Taylor, C., et al., eds (2023). Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Nursing Care, 10 th ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Electronic Materials https://medlineplus.gov/appendixa.html http://www.appstate.edu/~clarkhm/medical/medterm.htm https://www.funtrivia.com/trivia-quiz/SciTech/Basic-MedicalTerminology-I-45084.html#google_vignette https://www.helpteaching.com/questions/Medical_Terms Other Learning Materials N/A 2. Required Facilities and equipment Items Resources facilities (Classrooms, laboratories, exhibition rooms, simulation rooms, etc.) - Classrooms with internet access Technology equipment (projector, smart board, software) - Data Show (Projector) - Computers - Blackboard Learning Management System Other equipment (depending on the nature of the specialty) F. Assessment of Course Quality Assessment Areas/Issues Assessor Assessment Methods Effectiveness of teaching Program Manager Head of department Students 1. Direct method: - Observation: Rubrics 2. Indirect methods: - Surveys: A. Students overall rating on the quality of their courses B. Field experience C. Focus group discussion Effectiveness of student’s assessment Head of department Exam center committee Faculty (Peer Reviewers) 1. Direct method: Reports for Exam Review process (Analysis of student scores, grade distribution, Exam Difficulty Index) 2. Indirect methods - Surveys: A. Students overall rating on the quality of their courses (clarity and fairness of assessments) Focus group discussion. Quality of learning resources Students Faculty 1. Direct method: - Reports for internal audit (Evaluation of available resources) 2. Indirect methods: - Surveys: A. Students' satisfaction with the offered services B. Satisfaction of beneficiaries with the learning resources (teaching staffstudents) The extent to which CLOs have been achieved Faculty PAC committee Program Manager Stakeholders Alumni 1. Direct methods: - Course Report - Examinations 2. Indirect method - Surveys: A. Employers' evaluation of the program graduate’s proficiency B. Alumni Evaluation of program Other Assessors(Students, Faculty, Program Leaders, Peer Reviewer, Others (specify) Assessment Methods(Direct, Indirect)