AHLT 1501 - Medical Terminology
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 42825,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Ida Fusillo
Email: irsorriento@ysu.edu
Course Description
1501. Medical Terminology. This course will provide a basic understanding of the origin and components of medical terms needed to reach the goal of learning the language of health care. Included in the content will be definitions, pronunciation, spelling and proper abbreviations. Inherent in comprehending medical terminology would be the review of anatomical structures and systems involved in the functioning of the human body; as well as, diagnoses, surgeries, diagnostic tests and pharmaceutical terms needed to understand patient medical care. This is an online course. Prereq.: None. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required |
Programmed Learning Approach to Medical Terminology, Third Edition, Judith L Nath, ISBN-13: 978-1-4963-6099-1
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Tentative Course Schedule
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Intro to Course | • Introduce yourself and respond to 3 classmates • Read the syllabus and review due dates. • The textbook is required. Due Date: Saturday 08/29 |
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| 8/31 | Chapter 1 | Basic Term Parts and Medical Records | • Quiz 1(10 pts) Due Date: Saturday 09/05 |
| 9/7 | Chapter 2 | Integumentary System | • Quiz 2 (10 pts) Due Date: Saturday 09/12 |
| 9/14 | Chapter 3 | Musculoskeletal system | • Quiz 3 (10 pts) Due Date: Saturday 09/19 |
| 9/21 | Chapter 4 | Nervous System and Psychiatry | • Quiz 4 (10 pts) Due Date: Saturday 09/26 |
| 9/28 | Chapter 5 | The Eye | • Quiz 5 (10 pts) • Exam 1 Chapters 1-5 (50 pts) Due Date: Saturday 10/03 |
| 10/5 | Chapter 6 | The Ear | • Quiz 6 (10 pts) • Assignment Pronunciation Assignment 1 (25 pts) Due Date: Saturday 10/10 |
| 10/12 | Chapter 7 | Endocrine System | • Quiz 7 (10 pts) Due Date: Saturday 10/17 |
| 10/19 | Chapter 8 | Blood and Lymphatic System | • Quiz 8 (10 pts) Due Date: Saturday 10/24 |
| 10/26 | Chapter 9 | Cardiovascular System | • Quiz 9 (10 pts) Due Date: Saturday 10/31 |
| 11/2 | Chapter 10 | Respiratory System | • Quiz 10 (10 pts) • Exam 2 Chapters 6-10 (25 pts) • Assignment Pronunciation Assignment 2 Due Date: Saturday 11/07 |
| 11/9 | Chapter 11 | Digestive System | • Quiz 11 (10 pts) Due Date: Saturday 11/14 |
| 11/16 | Chapter 12 | Urinary System | • Quiz 12 (10 pts) • Assignment Research Article Assignment (1 article 50 pts) Due Date: Saturday 11/21 NO CLASS 11/25 and 11/26 Thanksgiving |
| 11/23 | Chapter 13 | Male Reproductive System | • Quiz 13 (10 pts) Due Date: Tuesday 12/01 |
| 11/30 | Chapter 14 | Female Reproductive System and Obstetrics | • Quiz 4 (10 pts) Due Date: Saturday 12/05 |
| 12/7 | FINAL EXAM | Available 12/07 – Due 12/09 |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.