Lecture: 4 Hours
Lecture.
1. Cardiovascular System
1.1 vocabulary, root words, suffixes, prefixes, abbreviations and pronunciation of terms
1.2 location of heart and major blood vessels
1.3 function of the heart
1.4 conduction system of the heart
1.5 common diseases of the heart
1.6 prevention and treatment of heart disease
1.7 function of the blood vessels
1.8 physiology of circulation
1.9 pulse and blood pressure
1.10 disorders involving the blood vessels
2. The Blood
2.1 vocabulary, root words, suffixes, prefixes, abbreviations and pronunciation of terms
2.2 function of the blood
2.3 blood constituents
2.4 blood typing and transfusions
2.5 common disorders of the blood
2.6 blood studies
3.Lymphatic System
3.1 vocabulary, root words, suffixes, prefixes, abbreviations and pronunciation of terms
3.2 anatomy of the lymphatic system
3.3 functions of lymphoid tissue
3.4 common disorders of the lymphatic system and lymphoid tissue
4. Body Defenses, Immunity and Vaccines
4.1 occurrence of infection
4.2 body defenses
4.3 inflammatory reaction
4.4 inborn immunity, natural and artificially acquired immunity
4.5 active and passive immunity
4.6 antigens and antibodies
4.7 vaccines and serums
4.8 common disorders of the immune system
5. Skeletal System
5.1 vocabulary, root words, suffixes, prefixes, abbreviations and pronunciation of terms
5.2 bones of the axial skeleton
5.3 bones of appendicular skeleton
5.4 function and location of red and yellow bone marrow
5.5 common bone disorders
5.6 fractures
5.7 joints
5.8 common types of arthritis
6. Muscular System
6.1 vocabulary, root words, suffixes, prefixes, abbreviations and pronunciation of terms
6.2 characteristics of skeletal muscles
6.3 attachments of skeletal muscles
6.4 muscle movement
6.5 names of selected skeletal muscles
6.6 common muscular disorders
7. Integumentary System
7.1 vocabulary, root words, suffixes, prefixes, abbreviations and pronunciation of terms
7.2 structure of the skin
7.3 glands of nails and hair
7.4 functions of the skin
7.5 observations of the skin - pigment, discoloration, injuries, and eruptions
7.6 common skin disorders
8. Endocrine System
8 1 vocabulary, root words, suffixes, prefixes, abbreviations and pronunciation of terms
8.2 location of the endocrine glands
8.3 hormones
8.4 pathological conditions resulting from over or under secretion of hormones from each gland
8.5 use of hormones in treatment of disorders
9.Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Therapy
9.1 vocabulary, root words, suffixes, prefixes, abbreviations and pronunciation of terms
9.2 physical properties of x-rays
9.3 diagnostic and therapeutic techniques used by radiologists, and radiotherapists
9.4 positions used in x-ray examination
10. Oncology
10.1 vocabulary, root words, suffixes, prefixes, abbreviations and pronunciation of terms
10.2 Medical terms used to describe pathological appearance, growth and spread of tumors
10.3 classification and naming of tumors
10.4 methods to determine extent of metastasis
11.Psychiatry
11.1 vocabulary, root words, suffixes, prefixes, abbreviations and pronunciation of terms
11.2 psychiatrist, psychologist, and other mental health care workers
11.3 tests used to evaluate mental health and intelligence
11.4 common disorders
12. Pharmacology
12.1 divisions of pharmacology
12.2 drug administration routes, action terms, toxicity terms and effects in the body
12.3 drug names including chemical, generic, brand, prescription, non-prescription and controlled
12.4 classification of drugs based on action
12.5 pronunciation and spelling of prescription medication
13. Special Senses
13.1 vocabulary, root words, suffixes, prefixes, abbreviations and pronunciation
13.2 structure of the eye
13.3 refraction
13.4 infections, eyestrains, and eye defects
13.5 structure of the ear
13.6 physiology of hearing
13.7 common disorders of the ear
13.8 special sense organs - taste, and smell
13.9 general senses - pressure, temperature, touch pain and position
The student will be able to:
- Describe the basic anatomy, physiology and disorders of the cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, skeletal, muscular, integumentary, endocrine systems and special senses.
- Use the vocabulary, root words, suffixes, prefixes, abbreviations and pronunciation of words pertaining to the above systems.
- Describe the use of radiation in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
- Describe the process of tumor formation and classification.
- Describe the role of psychiatry in modern medical practice.
- Use the vocabulary, root words, suffixes, prefixes, abbreviations and pronunciation of words pertaining to radiology, oncology, and psychiatry.
- Explain the divisions of pharmacology, drug administration routes, drug action terms and drug effects in the body.
- Recognize drug names: chemical, generic, brand, prescription, non-prescription and controlled.
| Tests (minimum of four) | 40% |
| Mid-term examination | 30% |
| Final | 30% |
| Total | 100% |
There are no assessments requiring oral presentations in this course.
Students may conduct research as part of their coursework in this class. Instructors for the course are responsible for ensuring that student research projects comply with College policies on ethical conduct for research involving humans, which can require obtaining Informed Consent from participants and getting the approval of the Douglas College Research Ethics Board prior to conducting the research.
Textbooks and Materials to be Purchased by Students
Required:
Chabner, Davi-Ellen. The Language of Medicine, Current Edition.
Optional:
Janson Cohen, Barbara. Memmler's The Human Body in Health & Disease, Current Edition.
Any other textbooks as approved by department.