HIM1MTA
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
HIM1MTA
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students are introduced to the terminology, diseases, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures relating to each body system as well as to terms used in specialist areas of medicine, surgery, pathology, imaging, nursing and allied health. Students will learn to interpret simple medical documentation.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMerilyn Riley
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Students admitted in HZMCHM for first year must enrol in the second semester offering. Students admitted in the following courses have priority for enrolment: HZHHIM Bachelor of Health Sciences/Master of Health Information Management and HZMCHM Bachelor of Health Sciences (Medical Classification)/Bachelor of Health Information Management.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Mastering Medical Terminology, Australia and New Zealand | Prescribed | Walker, S. Wood, M. Nicol, J. (2012) | ELSEVIER |
| Readings | Mastering of Medical Terminology workbook | Prescribed | Walker, S. Wood, M. Nicol, J. (2012) | ELSEVIER |
| Readings | Medical dictionary | Prescribed | student's choice | Mosby |
| Readings | Mastering Medical Terminology Mobile Device Application | Recommended | Walker,S. Wood, M. Nicol, J. (2012) | ELSEVIER |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify and define the meaning of a range of medical words, anatomical terms, acronyms and abbreviations that describe diagnostic, procedural and additional terms related to body structure, function and disease process.
- Activities:
- Lecture, workshop activities, on-line formative quizzes, guided readings.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Apply knowledge of medical word part definitions and their combinations, to correctly define, build and use medical terms in context.
- Activities:
- Lecture, workshop activities, on-line formative quizzes, guided readings.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Understand the basic structure and function of parts of the body and associated disease conditions, symptoms, surgical terminology, investigations, treatments and therapies.
- Activities:
- Lecture, workshop activities, on-line formative quizzes, guided readings.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Differentiate between symptoms, diseases and treatments relevant to different body systems.
- Activities:
- Lecture, workshop activities, on-line formative quizzes, guided readings.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Demonstrate speaking skills in the language/vocabulary of medicine.
- Activities:
- Lecture, workshop activities, on-line formative quizzes, guided readings.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
06. Demonstrate spelling skills in the language/vocabulary of medicine.
- Activities:
- Lecture, workshop activities, on-line formative quizzes, guided readings.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
07. Analyse simple medical documentation, such as Discharge summaries, Operation Reports and Case Studies.
- Activities:
- Lecture, workshop activities, on-line formative quizzes, guided readings.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2018, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment size120
Enrolment information Limited Resources Enrolments accepted until quota is reached
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMerilyn Riley
Class requirements
WorkShop
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group assignment - design, analysis and presentation of case studies (1,000-words equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| Two x individual in class tests (1,000-words equivalent total) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 06, 07 | |
| One 2-hour examination | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 06, 07 |
Melbourne, 2018, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size120
Enrolment information Limited Resources Enrolments accepted until quota is reached
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMerilyn Riley
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group assignment - design, analysis and presentation of case studies (1,000-words equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| Two x individual in class tests (1,000-words equivalent total) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 06, 07 | |
| One 2-hour examination | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 06, 07 |
Sydney, 2018, Study Period 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMerilyn Riley
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group assignment - design, analysis and presentation of case studies (1,000-words equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| Two x individual in class tests (1,000-words equivalent total) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 06, 07 | |
| One 2-hour examination | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 06, 07 |