This subject introduces the elements of medical terminology. Emphasis is placed on building familiarity with medical words through knowledge of roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Topics include: origin, word building, abbreviations and symbols, terminology related to the human anatomy, reading medical orders and reports, and terminology specific to the student‘s field of study. Spelling is critical and will be counted when grading tests. The students will be oriented to the role of medical laboratory professional in healthcare system, scope, purpose, career opportunities in Medical Laboratory science. They will also be introduced to healthcare system and public health in India. Created by: Mr. Attuluri Vamsi Kumar, Assistant Professor, Department of MLT, UIAHS, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab. For more details website: https://www.mltmaster.com

1. B.Sc. MLT Syllabus
Attuluri Vamsi Kumar I Assistant professor I Dept of MLT I Ph No: 7416660584 I Website: mltmaster.com
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Program Name: B.Sc. Medical Lab Technology
Syllabus of Medical Terminology and record keeping
Course Name: Medical Terminology and record keeping Course Type
Course Coordinator: Attuluri Vamsi Kumar – B.Sc. MLT, M.Sc. MLT, PhD (Perusing)
Designation: Assistant Professor
Department: Department of Medical Lab Technology (MLT)
Value Education
PRE-REQUISITE Basic life sciences up to 10+2 level Sem: 1 S. No: 4
About Vamsi: I am academician in Medical Laboratory Sciences with a strong desire to improve Outcome
based education (OBE) structured MLT education. I am constantly focusing on building an academic
atmosphere that is set high standards with strong multi blended teaching pedagogy models.
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A. COURSE DESCRIPTION
This subject introduces the elements of medical terminology. Emphasis is placed on building
familiarity with medical words through knowledge of roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Topics
include: origin, word building, abbreviations and symbols, terminology related to the human
anatomy, reading medical orders and reports, and terminology specific to the student‘s field
of study. Spelling is critical and will be counted when grading tests. The students will be
oriented to the role of medical laboratory professional in healthcare system, scope, purpose,
career opportunities in Medical Laboratory science. They will also be introduced to healthcare
system and public health in India.
B. COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. Students will gain a solid understanding of medical terms, their roots, prefixes, and suffixes. They
will learn to form and interpret medical terms and abbreviations used in various body systems.
2. Aims to equip students with the necessary skills to interpret medical orders/reports and manage
data entry on electronic health record systems effectively.
3. Provide a broad understanding of Medical Lab Science, including its role in the healthcare system,
the various associated hazards, and necessary biosafety measures.
4. The students will gain a deep understanding of the role of a Medical lab professional in different
areas such as Microbiology, Haematology, Histopathology, and Biochemistry. They will learn
about specific diseases and health conditions and the corresponding biosafety measures in these
fields.
5. Offer a clear understanding of the career opportunities in MLS. Through practical exposure to
various working labs and discussions, students will get a real-world understanding of what a career
in MLS entails.
C. COURSE OUTCOMES
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CO1 Students will be able to recall the fundamental
medical terms, their roots, prefixes, and suffixes.
PI 2.1, PI 6 K1 Remember 70%
CO2 Students will understand the importance of record
keeping, the interpretation of medical
orders/reports, and the management of electronic
health records in the healthcare system.
PI 2.1, PI 2.7,
PI 2.8, PI 7, PI
8
K2 Understand 70%
CO3 Students will apply their knowledge of medical
terminology in the interpretation and formation of
complex medical terms related to various body
systems.
PI 2.1, PI 2.5,
PI 2.8
K3 Apply 70%
CO4 Students will be able to analyze the role of a
Medical lab professional in different areas such as
Microbiology, Haematology, Histopathology, and
Biochemistry, and the corresponding biosafety
measures in these fields.
PI 2.2, PI 2.3,
PI 2.4, PI 2.5,
PI 3, PI 4
K4 Analyze 70%
CO5 Students will evaluate career opportunities in MLS
and understand the professional responsibilities in
this field.
PI 1, PI 5, PI 9 K5 Evaluate 70%
CO6 Students will create comprehensive patient files,
demonstrating their understanding of medical
terminology, and apply their knowledge and skills
in a practical setting during lab visits.
PI 2.1, PI 2.2,
PI 2.3, PI 2.4,
PI 2.7, PI 2.8,
PI 2.9, PI 7
K6 Create 70%
D. SYLLABUS
Unit-1 Foundations of Medical Terminology and Record Keeping Contact Hours:15
Chapter 1.1 Medical Terminology- Derivation of medical terms, Define word roots, prefixes, and suffixes,
Conventions for combined morphemes and the formation of plurals, Basic medical terms, Form
medical terms utilizing roots, suffixes, prefixes, and combining roots
Chapter 1.2 Record Keeping- Interpret basic medical abbreviations/symbols, Utilize diagnostic, surgical,
and procedural terms and abbreviations related to various body systems, Interpret medical
orders/reports, Data entry and management on electronic health record system
Experiment 1 /
Case study
1. General discussion on Medical Terminology and understanding basics of various
diseases,
Experiment 2 /
Case study
Coding
Experiment 3 /
Case study
Assembling of patient files
Unit-2 Introduction and Orientation to Medical Laboratory Science Contact Hours:15
Chapter 2.1 Introduction to MLS and Its Role in Healthcare - 4
Chapter 2.2 Subject-Specific Roles in MLS- Subject specific role of a Medical lab. professional,
Microbiology, Haematology, Histopathology, Biochemistry
Experiment 4 /
Case study
Sensitization on career opportunities and role of MLS in Hospital Care
Experiment 5 /
Case study
Visit to working Microbiology laboratory
Experiment 6 /
Case study
Visit to working Haematology laboratory,
Experiment 7 /
Case study
Visit to working Biochemistry laboratory
Unit-3 Understanding the Role of MLS in Different Fields Contact Hours:15
Chapter 3.1 Role of MLS in Microbiology and Haematology- Role of microbes in human health,
Overview of the role of Medical Laboratory Professional in Medical Microbiology, Bio-safety

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in Microbiology, Introduction to Haematological diseases, Overview of the role of Medical
lab. professional in Haematology, Bio-safety in Haematology
Chapter 3.2 Role of MLS in Histopathology and Biochemistry- Introduction to Tumor pathology,
Overview of the role of Medical lab. professional in Histopathology, Bio-safety in
Histopathology, Introduction to metabolic disorders, Overview of the role of Medical lab.
professional in Clinical Biochemistry, Bio-safety in Clinical Biochemistry
Experiment 8 /
Case study
Understanding the role of Medical Lab professionals in Microbiology and Haematology:
discussions and laboratory exercises,
Experiment 9 /
Case study
Understanding the role of Medical Lab professionals in Histopathology and Biochemistry:
discussions and laboratory exercises
Experiment 10 /
Case study
Visit to working Histopathology laboratory
Self-study topics for Advance learners: role, benefits, and challenges of AI in medical labs.Next-
Generation Sequencing (NGS) and Its Applications in Medical Lab Technology, Advanced
Microscopy Techniques: Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Transmission Electron Microscopy
(TEM), Fluorescence Microscopy, and Confocal Microscopy.
E. TEXT BOOKS/REFERENCE BOOKS
TEXT BOOKS
T1 "Medical Terminology: A Short Course" by Davi-Ellen Chabner
T2 "An Introduction to Medical Lab Technology" by F J Baker and Silverton
T3 "Medical Laboratories Management- Cost effective methods" by Sangeeta Sharma,
Rachna Agarwal, Sujata Chabaturvedi, and Rajiv Thakur
REFERENCE BOOKS
R1 "Medical Laboratory Science Review" by Robert Harr
R2 "Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary" by Donald Venes
R3 "Clinical Laboratory Hematology" by Shirlyn B. McKenzie

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Code Performance Indicators
PI 1 Demonstrate professional interpersonal, oral, and written communications skills sufficient to
serve the needs of patients and the public including an awareness of how diversity may affect
the communication process.
PI 2 Perform pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical processes:
PI 2.1 Demonstrate ability to understand investigation/test requisition.
PI 2.2 Collecting the relevant clinical samples along with complete and accurate documentation with
proper safety measures in relation to sample accountability.
PI 2.3 To transport the samples with precautionary measures to the relevant lab section.
PI 2.4 Demonstrate the ability to prepare clinical sample for processing
PI 2.5 To demonstrate the knowledge of accurate sample processing for the required lab
investigation. Perform routine clinical laboratory tests in clinical chemistry,
haematology/haemostasis, immunology, immunohematology, microbiology, Histopathology,
Cytopathology, body fluid analysis, and laboratory operations.
PI 2.6 Perform mathematical calculations related to all areas of the clinical laboratory
PI 2.7 Ability to record the test results/data.
PI 2.8 To demonstrate the ability to interpret the test reports and its documentation in lab records.
PI 2.9 Demonstrate ability to release the report to the right person in minimum turn-around time
(TAT).
PI 3 Perform problem solving and troubleshooting techniques for laboratory methodologies
Correlate laboratory test results with patient diagnosis and treatment.
PI 4 To follow basic quality assessment protocol of clinical laboratory.
PI 5 Demonstrate routine laboratory techniques sufficient to orient new employees within the
clinical laboratory.
PI 6 Apply basic scientific principles in learning new techniques/procedures; demonstrate
application of principles and methodologies.
PI 7 Utilize computer technology applications to interact with computerized instruments and
laboratory information systems.
PI 8 Demonstrate adequate knowledge of computer software as it applies to document production,
spreadsheets, and presentations.
PI 9 Demonstrate professional behaviour with co-team mates.
PI 10 Demonstrate sensitivity and compassion towards patients.