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Department of College and Career Readiness

Medical Terminology Curriculum

5.0 Credits

Unit One

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Medical Terminology

Course Description

Medical terminology course is designed to introduce students to basic medical language and terminology that they would need to enter a health care field. Emphasis will be placed on definitions, proper usage, spelling, and pronunciation. Students will employ a systematic word-building approach to master the complex terminology that pertain to body systems, anatomy, physiology, medical processes and procedures as well as a variety of diseases. The course includes but is not limited to terms related to anatomy of the human body, functions of health and disease, and the use of language in processing medical/dental records as well as claim forms.

This course is recommended for 9 to 12 grade level students and consists of four units.

Upon completion of this course the student should be able to understand the necessity of medical vocabulary, build medical words from component parts, and explain the meaning associated with each unit and identify and discuss basic pathology associated with all entities.

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Medical Terminology

Pacing Guide Unit Topic Suggested Timing

Unit 1 Basic Word Structure and Body Organization approx. 4 weeks

Unit 2 Anatomic References and Body Systems I approx. 8 weeks

Unit 3 Anatomic References and Body Systems II approx. 13 weeks

Unit 4 Medical Specialists and Case Reports approx. 10 weeks

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Educational Technology Standards 8.1.12.A.1, 8.1.12.B.2, 8.1.12.C.1, 8.1.12.D.1, 8.1.12.E.1, 8.1.12.F.1

Ø Technology Operations and Concepts

• Create a personal digital portfolio which reflects personal and academic interests, achievements, and career aspirations by using a variety of digital tools and resources.

Ø Creativity and Innovation • Apply previous content knowledge by creating and piloting a digital learning game or tutorial.

Ø Communication and Collaboration

• Develop an innovative solution to a real world problem or issue in collaboration with peers and experts, and present ideas for feedback through social media or in an online community.

Ø Digital Citizenship • Demonstrate appropriate application of copyright, fair use and/or Creative Commons to an original work.

Ø Research and Information Literacy

§ Produce a position statement about a real world problem by developing a systematic plan of investigation with peers and experts synthesizing information from multiple sources.

Ø Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Decision Making • Evaluate the strengths and limitations of emerging technologies and their impact on educational, career, personal and or

social needs.

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Career Ready Practices

Career Ready Practices describe the career-ready skills that all educators in all content areas should seek to develop in their students. They are practices that have been linked to increase college, career, and life success. Career Ready Practices should be taught and reinforced in all career exploration and preparation programs with increasingly higher levels of complexity and expectation as a student advances through a program of study. CRP1. Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee Career-ready individuals understand the obligations and responsibilities of being a member of a community, and they demonstrate this understanding every day through their interactions with others. They are conscientious of the impacts of their decisions on others and the environment around them. They think about the near-term and long-term consequences of their actions and seek to act in ways that contribute to the betterment of their teams, families, community and workplace. They are reliable and consistent in going beyond the minimum expectation and in participating in activities that serve the greater good. CRP2. Apply appropriate academic and technical skills. Career-ready individuals readily access and use the knowledge and skills acquired through experience and education to be more productive. They make connections between abstract concepts with real-world applications, and they make correct insights about when it is appropriate to apply the use of an academic skill in a workplace situation. CRP4. Communicate clearly and effectively and with reason. Career-ready individuals communicate thoughts, ideas, and action plans with clarity, whether using written, verbal, and/or visual methods. They communicate in the workplace with clarity and purpose to make maximum use of their own and others’ time. They are excellent writers; they master conventions, word choice, and organization, and use effective tone and presentation skills to articulate ideas. They are skilled at interacting with others; they are active listeners and speak clearly and with purpose. Career-ready individuals think about the audience for their communication and prepare accordingly to ensure the desired outcome. CRP6. Demonstrate creativity and innovation. Career-ready individuals regularly think of ideas that solve problems in new and different ways, and they contribute those ideas in a useful and productive manner to improve their organization. They can consider unconventional ideas and suggestions as solutions to issues, tasks or problems, and they discern which ideas and suggestions will add greatest value. They seek new methods, practices, and ideas from a variety of sources and seek to apply those ideas to their own workplace. They take action on their ideas and

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understand how to bring innovation to an organization. CRP8. Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. Career-ready individuals readily recognize problems in the workplace, understand the nature of the problem, and devise effective plans to solve the problem. They are aware of problems when they occur and take action quickly to address the problem; they thoughtfully investigate the root cause of the problem prior to introducing solutions. They carefully consider the options to solve the problem. Once a solution is agreed upon, they follow through to ensure the problem is solved, whether through their own actions or the actions of others. CRP10. Plan education and career paths aligned to personal goals. Career-ready individuals take personal ownership of their own education and career goals, and they regularly act on a plan to attain these goals. They understand their own career interests, preferences, goals, and requirements. They have perspective regarding the pathways available to them and the time, effort, experience and other requirements to pursue each, including a path of entrepreneurship. They recognize the value of each step in the education and experiential process, and they recognize that nearly all career paths require ongoing education and experience. They seek counselors, mentors, and other experts to assist in the planning and execution of career and personal goals. CRP11. Use technology to enhance productivity. Career-ready individuals find and maximize the productive value of existing and new technology to accomplish workplace tasks and solve workplace problems. They are flexible and adaptive in acquiring new technology. They are proficient with ubiquitous technology applications. They understand the inherent risks-personal and organizational-of technology applications, and they take actions to prevent or mitigate these risks. CRP12. Work productively in teams while using cultural global competence. Career-ready individuals positively contribute to every team, whether formal or informal. They apply an awareness of cultural difference to avoid barriers to productive and positive interaction. They find ways to increase the engagement and contribution of all team members. They plan and facilitate effective team meetings.

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Differentiated Instruction Strategies to Accommodate Students Based on Individual Needs

Time/General

• Extra time for assigned tasks

• Adjust length of assignment

• Timeline with due dates for reports and projects

• Communication system between home and school

• Provide lecture notes/outline

Processing

• Extra Response time

• Have students verbalize steps

• Repeat, clarify or reword directions

• Mini-breaks between tasks

• Provide a warning for transitions

• Reading partners

Comprehension

• Precise step-by-step directions

• Short manageable tasks

• Brief and concrete directions

• Provide immediate feedback

• Small group instruction

• Emphasize multi-sensory learning

Recall

• Teacher-made checklist

• Use visual graphic organizers

• Reference resources to promote independence

• Visual and verbal reminders

• Graphic organizers

Assistive Technology

• Computer/whiteboard

• Tape recorder

• Spell-checker

• Audio-taped books

Tests/Quizzes/Grading

• Extended time

• Study guides

• Shortened tests

• Read directions aloud

Behavior/Attention

• Consistent daily structured routine

• Simple and clear classroom rules

• Frequent feedback

Organization

• Individual daily planner

• Display a written agenda

• Note-taking assistance

• Color code materials

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Enrichment Strategies Used to Accommodate Based on Students Individual Needs: • Adaption of Material and Requirements

• Evaluate Vocabulary

• Elevated Text Complexity

• Additional Projects

• Independent Student Options

• Projects completed individual or with Partners

• Self Selection of Research

• Tiered/Multilevel Activities

• Learning Centers

• Individual Response Board

• Independent Book Studies

• Open-ended activities

• Community/Subject expert mentorships

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Assessments Suggested Formative/Summative Classroom Assessments • Charts, Graphic Organizers

• Teacher-created Unit Assessments, Chapter Assessments, Quizzes

• Teacher-created DBQs, Essays, Short Answer

• Accountable Talk, Debate, Oral Report, Role Playing, Think Pair, and Share

• Projects, Portfolio, Presentations, Prezi, Gallery Walks

• Homework

• Concept Mapping

• Primary and Secondary Source analysis

• Photo, Video Analysis

• Create an Original Song, Film, or Poem

• Glogster to make Electronic Posters

• Tumblr to create a Blog

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Interdisciplinary Connections

English Language Arts • Journal writing • Close reading of health care -related content • Create a brochure for a health care industry/profession • Keep a running word wall of health care industry vocabulary Social Studies • Research the history of a health care industry/profession • Research prominent historical individuals in a health care

industry/profession • Use historical references to solve problems World Language • Translate health industry-content • Create a translated index of health care industry vocabulary • Generate a translated list of words and phrases related to

health care careers workplace safety

Math • Research various health care professionals salaries for a

NJ/Paterson area and juxtapose against local cost of living

• Track and track various data, such as health care industry’s impact on the GDP, career opportunities or among of individuals currently occupying careers

Fine & Performing Arts • Create a poster recruiting young people to focus their studies

on a specific health care career or industry • Design a flag or logo to represent a health care career field Science • Research the environmental impact of a specific health care

career or industry • Research latest developments in health care technology • Investigate applicable- health care careers in STEM fields

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New Jersey Student Learning Standards

9.3 CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION CAREER CLUSTER: HEALTH SCIENCE

• 9.3.HL.1 Determine academic subject matter, in addition to high school graduation requirements, necessary for pursuing a health science career

Pathway: DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES (HL-DIA)

• 9.3.HL‐DIA.1 Communicate key diagnostic information to healthcare workers and patients in an accurate and timely manner.

• 9.3.HL‐DIA.4 Explain procedures and goals to the patient/client accurately and effectively, using strategies to respond to questions and concerns.

• 9.3.HL‐DIA.5 Select, demonstrate and interpret diagnostic procedures.

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COMMON CAREER TECHNICAL CORE STANDARDS (CCTC) Career Cluster Health Science

HL 1- Determine academic subject matter, in addition to high school graduation requirements, necessary for pursuing a health science career.

• HL 1.1 -Utilize knowledge of human structure and function to conduct health care role. • HL 1.2- Utilize knowledge of diseases and disorders to conduct health care role.

HL–DIA 1- Communicate information within a healthcare environment and convey Communicate key diagnostic information to healthcare workers and patients in an accurate and timely manner.

• HL- DIA 1.1- Employ effective oral communication techniques when communicating diagnostic information with departments and professionals.

• HL-DIA 1.2- Employ effective written communication techniques when communicating diagnostic information with departments and professionals.

HL- DIA 4-Explain procedures and goals to the patient/client accurately and effectively, using strategies to respond to questions and concerns.

• HL- DIA 4.1-Explain procedures and goals to the patient/client accurately and effectively. HL-DIA 5-Select, demonstrate and interpret diagnostic procedures.

• HL-DIA 5.1-Perform specific procedures to create diagnostic results. • HL-DIA 5.2-Document diagnostic results.

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Common Core State Standards (CCSS)

CCSS-English- Language Arts

English Language Arts Standards » Speaking & Listening » Grade 11-12

Comprehension and Collaboration:

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.1 Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 11-12 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.1.A Come to discussions prepared, having read and researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from texts and other research on the topic or issue to stimulate a thoughtful, well-reasoned exchange of ideas.

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.1.B Work with peers to promote civil, democratic discussions and decision-making, set clear goals and deadlines, and establish individual roles as needed.

English Language Arts Standards » Science & Technical Subjects » Grade 11-12

Craft and Structure: • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.11-12.4 Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and

phrases they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 11-12 texts and topics. • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.11-12.5 Analyze how the text structures information or ideas into categories or hierarchies,

demonstrating understanding of the information or ideas.

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English Language Arts Standards » Writing » Grade 11-12

Research to Build and Present Knowledge: • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.11-12.7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question

(including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.11-12.8 Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the strengths and limitations of each source in terms of the specific task, purpose, and audience; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and overreliance on any one source and following a standard format for citation.

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Course: Medical Terminology Unit: I – Basic Word Structure and Body Organization Grade Level: 9-12

Unit Overview: In this unit the importance of medical roots, combining forms, prefixes, suffixes and how word parts are put together to form medical terms will be discussed. Also, elements of human body structure, planes of the body, body cavities and medical terms relating to body structure and organization will be identified and analyzed

New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS): 9.3.HL.1; 9.3.HL‐DIA.1; 9.3.HL‐DIA.4; 9.3.HL‐DIA.5. Common Career Technical Core (CCTC): HL 1; HL 1.1; HL 1.2; HL–DIA 1-HL- DIA 1.1; HL-DIA 1.2; HL- DIA 4; HL- DIA 4.; HL-DIA 5; HL-DIA 5.1;HL-DIA 5.2.

Common Core State Standards (CCSS): SL.11-12.1;SL.11-12.1.A; SL.11-12.1.B; RST.11-12.4;RST.11-12.5;WHST.11-12.7;WHST.11-12.8.

Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) Essential Questions Skills & Indicators Sample Activities Resources

Explain why it is important to spell medical terms correctly NJSLS : 9.3.HL.1 CCTC: HL 1; HL 1.1; HL 1.2; CCSS: SL.11-12.1;SL.11-12.1.A; SL.11-12.1.B; RST.11-12.4;RST.11-12.5;WHST.11-

Explain what word roots mean? What are the three word parts? Define general meaning of prefix Define general meaning of suffix

Identify the basic word building system used in medical terminology Demonstrate the ability to use medical terms in their proper context. Demonstrate pronunciation of medical terms.

Venn Diagram Create a Venn Diagram that compares and contrast prefixes and suffixes Graphic Organizer Create a four column graphic organizer outlining the historical development of medical language( including Greek and Latin terms,

Medical Terminology Language for Health Care 3rd edition Textbook by N.Thierer and D.Nelson Medical terminology practice exercise www.quizlet.com Medical Dictionary www.nlm.nih.gov

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Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) Essential Questions Skills & Indicators Sample Activities Resources

12.7;WHST.11-12.8.

eponyms, and modern terminology) . Written exercises pertaining to word origins, root words, prefix and suffix.

Explore commonly used medical terms NJSLS : 9.3.HL.1 CCTC: HL 1; HL 1.1; HL 1.2; CCSS: SL.11-12.1;SL.11-12.1.A; SL.11-12.1.B; RST.11-12.4;RST.11-12.5;WHST.11-12.7;WHST.11-12.8.

What does suffix –osis mean? What does prefix dynia- mean? What does the prefix ambul(o)- mean?

Associate & logically connect - Medical Terms related to: - Medical Condition/Pathologies – Know the components used to build medical terms Utilize the guidelines for changing singular endings to plural endings

Create new terms using Common Prefixes & Suffixes Create new terms using Common Body System Root Words Create new terms using Individual Body Systems Root Words

Medical Terminology Language for Health Care 3rd edition Textbook by N.Thierer and D.Nelson Association & logical connections www.willamette.edu (/dept/lcenter/resources/study_strategies/memorization) Medical terminology practice exercise www.quizlet.com

Recognize, define and pronounce the terms

Explain what are anatomical planes of the

Associate & logically connect - Medical Terms

Venn Diagram Create a Venn Diagram

Medical Terminology Language for Health

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Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) Essential Questions Skills & Indicators Sample Activities Resources

related to anatomic positions, body planes, directions and body cavities NJSLS : 9.3.HL.1 CCTC: HL 1; HL 1.1; HL 1.2; CCSS: SL.11-12.1;SL.11-12.1.A; SL.11-12.1.B;

body? Why do we divide the body into quadrants? What is the anatomical position?

related to: - Treatment/Therapeutic Procedures Know the components used to build medical terms Analyze unfamiliar medical terms using your knowledge of word parts.

that compares and contrast body planes Create new terms using “Senses”- draw/trace, talk, look for visual Concept Map Use www.health.nih.gov website to create a concept map that outlines body systems you have learned and at least two diseases for each body system.

Care 3rd edition Textbook by N.Thierer and D.Nelson National Institute for Health’s web site www.health.nih.gov Hands on Projects for Medical Terminology http://www.tcecconference.com/

Describe organs within various body cavities NJSLS: 9.3.HL.1 CCTC: HL 1; HL 1.1; HL 1.2; CCSS: SL.11-12.1;SL.11-12.1.A; SL.11-12.1.B; RST.11-12.4;RST.11-12.5;WHST.11-

What organs are contained within the various body cavities? What are the terms that apply to body cavities and abdominal regions and quadrants? What are acronyms?

Associate & logically connect - Medical Terms related to: - Medical Specialists Recognize, define and pronounce the terms related to types of diseases and the modes of disease transmission. Identify the body cavities in terms of their major structures, functions and

Create new terms using “Pegs” for remembering- rhyme, unusual image or sequence Concept Map Use www.health.nih.gov website to create a concept map that outlines body cavities you have learned and at least two diseases for

Medical Terminology Language for Health Care 3rd edition Textbook by N.Thierer and D.Nelson Medical terminology practice exercise www.quizlet.com Association & logical

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Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) Essential Questions Skills & Indicators Sample Activities Resources

12.7;WHST.11-12.8.

related word parts. each body cavity. Create new terms using “Chunking”

connections www.willamette.edu (/dept/lcenter/resources/study_strategies/memorization)

Recognize, define and pronounce the terms related to the structure, function, pathology and procedures of cells and tissues. NJSLS : 9.3.HL.1 CCTC: HL 1; HL 1.1; HL 1.2; CCSS: SL.11-12.1;SL.11-12.1.A; SL.11-12.1.B; RST.11-12.4;RST.11-12.5;WHST.11-12.7;WHST.11-12.8.

What is the correct order of the human body organization in terms of cells and tissues? What are primary functions of cartilage? What is suffix -poiesis mean?

Identify the body cells and tissues in terms of their major structures, functions and related word parts. Know the components used to build medical terms Associate & logically connect – Medical Terms related to:- Diagnostic Procedures

Venn Diagram Create a Venn Diagram that compares and contrast various cells and tissues Written exercises pertaining to the structure, function, pathology and procedures of cells and tissues. Concept Map Use www.health.nih.gov website to create a concept map that outlines various body cells and tissues you have learned and at least two diseases for each

Medical Terminology Language for Health Care 3rd edition Textbook by N.Thierer and D.Nelson Association & logical connections www.willamette.edu (/dept/lcenter/resources/study_strategies/memorization) Medical terminology practice exercise www.quizlet.com

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Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) Essential Questions Skills & Indicators Sample Activities Resources

Create new terms using Prefixes & Suffixes related to body cells and tissues

Recognize, define and pronounce the terms related to the structure, function, pathology and procedures of organs and systems. NJSLS : 9.3.HL.1; 9.3.HL‐DIA.1; 9.3.HL‐DIA.4; 9.3.HL‐DIA.5; CCTC: HL 1; HL 1.1; HL 1.2; HL–DIA 1; HL- DIA 1.1; HL-DIA 1.2; HL- DIA 4; HL- DIA 4.; HL-DIA 5; HL-DIA 5.1;HL-DIA 5.2 CCSS: SL.11-12.1;SL.11-12.1.A; SL.11-12.1.B; RST.11-12.4;

What is the correct order of the human body organization in terms of organs and systems? What are the terms apply to body positions and directions? Why do we divide the body into organs and systems?

Identify the body organs and systems in terms of their major structures, functions and related word parts. Recognize, define and pronounce the terms related to types of diseases. Associate & logically connect – Medical Terms related to:- Diagnostic Procedures

Written exercises pertaining to the structure, function, pathology and procedures of organs and systems. Concept Map Use www.health.nih.gov website to create a concept map that outlines various body organs and systems you have learned and at least two diseases for each Create new terms using Common Body System Root Words

Medical Terminology Language for Health Care 3rd edition Textbook by N.Thierer and D.Nelson National Institute for Health’s web site www.health.nih.gov Medical terminology practice exercise www.quizlet.com Medical Dictionary www.nlm.nih.gov

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Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) Essential Questions Skills & Indicators Sample Activities Resources

RST.11-12.5;WHST.11-12.7;WHST.11-12.8.

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Unit 1 Vocabulary anti- against ecto- out, outside, outer endo- within, inner hyper- above, excessive, beyond hypo- below, under, deficient inter- between intra- within para- beside, alongside, abnormal peri- around per- through pre- before, in front of pro- before super- above, beyond supra- above, beyond -poiesis formation -ptosis prolapse, drooping, sagging, falling down -ptysis spitting -rrhagia to burst forth, bursting forth -rrhage to burst forth, bursting forth -rrhaphy suture -rrhea flow, discharge -rrhexis rupture -scope instrument for examining -scopy visual examination, to view,

examine -tome instrument to cut -tomy incision -tripsy crushing -trophy nourishment, development abdominal quadrant abdominal region abdominopelvic cavity acronyms anatomy anterior body cavity body plane body region body system caudal cell cell membrane cranial cavity cytoplasm deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) distal dorsal dorsal cavity endoplasmic reticulum (ER) frontal plane Golgi apparatus Inferior lateral lysosomes

medial midsagittal plane mitochondria mnemonic device nucleolus nucleus organ organelle posterior proximal ribosomes sagittal plane spinal cavity standard anatomical position (SAP) superior thoracic cavity tissue transverse plane vacuole ventral ventral cavity

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Suggested Unit Projects Choose At Least One

Use materials provided and instructions in the handout to Create 3-D model with anatomical references for body plans.

1. Select a body system to investigate and research. 2. Complete a hands-on project to demonstrate knowledge of a body

system. 3. 4. Create a fact sheet to teach students about a particular body

system.

Suggested Structured Learning Experiences Site tour of the Vitamin Shoppe located in NJ. Store manager should provide detailed explanation for the each section – cardiovascular support, digestive health, healthy eating, immune support, healthy aging & vitality – and explained the products’ impact on the various body systems.

Gunther Von Hagens’ Body Worlds The Original Exhibition at Discovery Times Square, NY City.