For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
SCCC Health Information courses provide students with the knowledge and vocabulary needed to succeed in the field of medicine.
Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #2: Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.
Outcome #3: Communicate their ideas clearly and proficiently in speaking, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
A. Describe four origins of medical language
B. Identify and define the four word parts and the combining form
C. Analyze and define medical terms
D. Build medical terms for given definitions
E. Define, spell, and pronounce word parts related to each body system
F. Interpret medical abbreviations
G. Interpret medical language in simulated medical statements and documents
A. Introduction to Word Parts and Human Body Structure
B. Body structure, Color, and Oncology
C. Directional Terms, Planes, Positions, Regions and Quadrants
D. Integumentary System
E. Respiratory System
F. Urinary System
G. Male and Female Reproductive System
H. Obstetrics and Neonatology
J. Digestive System
K. Eye and Ear
L. Musculoskeletal System
M. Nervous System and Behavioral Health
N. Endocrine System
- Cardiovascular, Immune, Lymphatic System, and Blood
- Lecture
- Games
- Videos
- Case Studies
- Group Projects
- Guest Speakers
- Handouts
- Textbook
- PowerPoints
- Case Studies
- Handouts
- Canvas Activities
SCCC Outcome 1. Assessed through assigned reading and research.
SCCC Outcome 2. Assessed through essays, responses to discussion questions, and case studies.
SCCC Outcome 3. Assessed through discussion question responses, and defense.
SCCC Outcome 5. Assessed by research of assigned topics.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.