Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES |
| NURSING PR. | |
| Code | HMS135 |
| Name | Medical terminology |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Semester | 1. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör. Dr. Ece KURT |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
Teaching the terms and concepts that members of the profession should use during the practice of the nursing profession
Course Content
Medical concepts, concepts related to the nursing profession, health terminology
Course Precondition
There is no prerequisite for the course.
Resources
Current lecture notes prepared by the instructor responsible for the course
Notes
Çelik A. Medical Terminology- Case Example- Academician Kitabevi, 2023. Dictionary of Nursing Terms-TDK-2015
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Students become conscious and desire to use common language. |
| LO02 | Students master medical terminology. |
| LO03 | Students can break down medical concepts into their affixes and roots. |
| LO04 | Students know the meanings of medical concepts in foreign languages |
| LO05 | Students can prepare homework as group work within the course. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the structure and functioning of the human body; evaluates healthy and sick individuals and plans appropriate nursing care | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the basic needs and factors affecting the health status of individuals, families, and society | 5 |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Plans care for health protection and promotion by using concepts, theories, and effective communication techniques specific to nursing. | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses scientific methods and evidence-based practices in nursing care. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Effectively applies learning and teaching processes in nursing services. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows health policies, as well as duties, authorities, and responsibilities in legislation and management processes. | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses scientific knowledge production and problem-solving methods. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Acts in accordance with ethical principles, human rights, and social values. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Participates in policies, projects, and activities aimed at improving public health. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Takes responsibility for solving professional problems. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Is open to lifelong learning and continuously develops oneself. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes responsibility as an effective member of the healthcare team. | 2 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Develops oneself in professional, scientific, social, and cultural fields; uses a foreign language in their profession. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Uses information and communication technologies appropriate to their field. | 5 |
| PLO15 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Determines nursing care priorities in situations such as disasters and epidemics, and takes an active role in crisis management. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
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| 1 | Purpose of Common Language use, explanation of terminology concept, formation of medical terms | Recognition and examination of terminology dictionaries | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Basic Rules in Medical Terminology | Reading the basic rules of word formations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Beyin Fırtınası, Anlatım |
| 3 | General Terms Used in the Field of Health | Recognition of terms | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 4 | Anatomıcal, Symptoms, Laboratory, Dıagnosıs And Surgıcal Terms Related To The Movement System | Researching information about movement system organs and their functions | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Grup Çalışması |
| 5 | Unıversal Abbrevıatıons Used In Medıcal Termınology | general rules regarding medications | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Terms Related to the Urinary System | Urinary system organs, examination of their functions | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Terms Related to the Male Reproductive System Terms Related to the Female Reproductive System | Symptomatic terms, diagnostic terms, operational terms, therapeutic terms Symptomatic Terms Related to Birth, Diagnostic Terms, Sexually Transmitted Infectious Diseases | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
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| 9 | Anatomical, Symptoms, Laboratory, Diagnosis and Surgical Terms Related to The Respiratory System | Exploration of concepts related to the respiratory system | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 10 | Digestive System Anatomy, Symptomatic Terms, Diagnostic Tests, Therapeutic Terms | NURSING DIAGNOSIS RELATED TO NUTRITION | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Terms Related to Heart, Blood and Lymph Circulation System | symptomatic terms, diagnostic terms | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 12 | Terms Related to the Endocrine System | Hormones | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | Terms of the Neurological System | Neurological System | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 14 | Explanation of terms related to a system of your choice, illustration, preparation of a poster | group work, selection of images, selection of concepts, summarizing the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Grup Çalışması, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 15 | Presenting a poster prepared by students in class | students coming together to prepare a project | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Grup Çalışması, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
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| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
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| 1. Homework | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 8 | 8 | 64 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 71 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,84 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||