AHLT 1501 - Medical Terminology
Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 30656,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Ida Fusillo
Professional Qualifications:
Professor: Ida R Fusillo, MPH, CMA (AAMA)
Professional Qualifications.
Ph.D., Health Sciences (In Progress), Youngstown State University.
Master of Public Health, (MPH), NEOMED in Consortium with Youngstown State University.
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in allied health, Youngstown State University.
Associate in applied sciences (AAS) Medical Assisting Technology, CMA, AAMA.
Instructor
Email: irsorriento@ysu.edu
Office: Office: Cushwa, #1108
Office Phone: Phone: (330) 941-1760 Fax: (330) 941-2921
Preferred Contact Method: YSU E-Mail: E-Mail: irsorriento@ysu.edu
Communication Expectations:
Generally, I respond to emails within 24 hours during the week, the weekend is dependent on my availability. (If your email is urgent do not hesitate to send a secondary email within 2 hours if I do not respond immediately.) Please note to use my YSU E-Mail for communication
How to Refer to me:
Ms. Fusillo
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Course Description
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | Chapter 1 Basic Term Parts and Medical Records Chapter 2 Integumentary System |
Intro to Course Medical Records, and Integumentary System |
• Read the syllabus and review due dates. • The textbook is required. • Quiz 1(10 pts) • Quiz 2(10 pts) Due Date: Saturday 5/16 |
| 5/18 | Chapter 3 Musculoskeletal system Chapter 4 Nervous System and Psychiatry |
Musculoskeletal and Psychiatry | • Quiz 3(10 pts) • Quiz 4(10 pts) Due Date: Saturday 5/23 |
| 5/25 | Chapter 5 The Eye Chapter 6 The Ear |
Eye and Ear | • Quiz 5 (10 pts) • Quiz 6 (10 pts) • Exam 1 Chapters 1-5 (50 pts) • Assignment Pronunciation Assignment 1 (25 pts) Due Date: Saturday 5/30 |
| 6/1 | Chapter 7 Endocrine System Chapter 8 Blood and Lymphatic System Chapter 9 Cardiovascular System |
Endocrine, Blood and Lymph, and Cardiovascular systems | • Quiz 7 (10 pts) • Quiz 8 (10 pts) • Quiz 9 (10 pts) Due Date: Saturday 6/6 |
| 6/8 | Chapter 10 Respiratory System Chapter 11 Digestive System |
Respiratory and Digestive system | • Quiz 10 (10 pts) • Quiz 11 (10 pts) • Exam 2 Chapters 6-10 (50 pts) Due Date: Saturday 6/13 |
| 6/15 | Chapter 12 Urinary System Chapter 13 Male Reproductive System |
Urinary and Male Reproductive System | • Quiz 12 (10 pts) • Quiz 13 (10 pts) • Assignment Pronunciation Assignment 2 Due Date: Saturday 6/20 |
| 6/22 | Chapter 14 Female Reproductive System and Obstetrics | Female Reproductive System Comprehensive Final Exam |
• Quiz 14 (10 pts) Due Date: Wednesday 6/24 FINAL EXAM Available 6/22 (Monday) – 6/25 (Thursday) |
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.