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
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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)