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North Idaho College & Cayuga-Odondaga BOCES increase student engagement and success with MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY SOLUTIONS
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F.A. Davis’s Medical Terminology solutions create successful outcomes F.A. Davis offers Medical Terminology solutions that meet the needs of your students, your teaching style, and your program. In-person, online, or hybrid, whether you are looking for short course, a traditional approach or workbook for independent learners, F.A. Davis’s Medical Terminology texts with Medical Language Lab build the foundational knowledge your students need to master the language of medicine, connect the language to the anatomy of the human body and professional practice, and prepare them for future success. By adding Medical Language Lab (MLL) to your course, you will increase student engagement and success. MLL addresses multiple learning styles with an immersive, media-rich learning environment, providing a personalized approach for every student. A comprehensive dashboard tracks, monitors, and assesses student mastery with actionable analytics that enable instructors to identify the areas in which students are struggling and to intervene to ensure success.
“F.A. Davis gives students all the tools in Medical Language Lab to ensure they are successful.”
Cindy Pavel, B.S., B.S.Ed., M.A., A.A.S. Medical Assistant Program Director North Idaho College Coeur d’Alene, ID
Cindy Pavel is the Medical Assistant Program Director at North Idaho College. The program is available face-to-face or online; students can choose which learning method best suits them. She is also the lead instructor for Medical Terminology courses, teaching a mix of students who will be entering programs in medical assisting, nursing, physical therapy assistant, radiology technology, surgical technology and medical laboratory technology. The F.A. Davis solution at work Cindy has been using F.A. Davis medical terminology products for about 8 years. “I really like the F.A. Davis products.” She points out that the book is organized using a systems-based approach addressing anatomy and terminology first before looking at the specific diseases, complications, treatments, and medications.
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“Students pick up the terminology in the first part and then it’s easier for them to understand how it’s being used when they get to the second half of the chapter. And it mimics the way I teach my class during my twice weekly lectures, going through the word parts first and then putting them together and using them in words as we go further through the chapter.” Cindy appreciates the level of the text. “It’s not over the students’ heads. They can read it and understand it. The order of the systems builds on itself very nicely and makes sense to the students.” Medical Language Lab (MLL) is an important part of Cindy’s course, especially considering the online class. “I encourage the online students to get into it a little deeper because I’m not physically interacting with them. Otherwise, I use a very similar approach with my online and face to face students.” Cindy uses the “Build Medical Words” modules as graded assignments in the course, accounting for 15% of their total grade. She says the students appreciate that it’s easy and fun to complete the exercises and they can review their work and see what they missed. The students can complete each exercise as many times as necessary to earn a perfect score before submitting it for grading. “We do this because it allows students to correct the errors they made in their first attempt. Repetition is helpful and it’s part of the learning process. They go back and reflect on their mistakes. It also helps with spelling.” Cindy records a video suggesting additional MLL exercises the students should complete for practice. These exercises are not graded, but Cindy encourages students to do as many as they need to ensure they are familiar with the terms. “I want them to see all of the other resources available to them and let them know that the more they practice, the better their results.” One of the new MLL exercises that Cindy would like to require in the future is the Pronunciation exercises. “Our employers are always telling us that students are not pronouncing medical terms properly. This is a great addition to the MLL, and the students obviously need it.” “F.A. Davis gives the students all the tools in MLL to ensure they are successful. They just need to use them.” She notes that students who complete the required work and take advantage of the additional resources in MLL do better in the course. “The students who are diligent about doing the work, do better. MLL forces the students to use the material more and that’s what helps them learn it. And it’s interactive so it’s not boring.” Working with F.A. Davis Cindy is a huge fan of F.A. Davis. “Our Sales Rep is awesome. Customer support is awesome.” She is especially impressed with how F.A. Davis supports student success. “I feel like F.A. Davis really is interested in helping the students and not just gouging the students.” Cindy also notes that technical support was a huge help in getting started with MLL. “I can’t say enough good things about F.A. Davis. Anytime I have a question or need help, they are extremely responsive.” F.A. Davis Medical Terminology products in use § Medical Terminology Systems: A Body System Approach by Barbara A. Gylys and Mary Ellen Wedding § Medical Language Lab About North Idaho College North Idaho College (NIC) is a comprehensive community college established in 1933 on the shores of Lake Coeur d’Alene at the headwaters of the Spokane River. NIC’s vibrant college community includes 5,000+ students enrolled in credit courses and more than 4,400 students taking non-credit courses. College faculty and staff relentlessly focus on providing a rich, rewarding higher education experience for every student. NIC offers a broad spectrum of career paths for students to choose from, with more than 80 academic degree and career and technical education certificate programs.
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“Pairing our F.A. Davis book with Medical Language Lab reinforces the content which has been very helpful for students.” Andrea Ruff, MSN, RN Coordinator of Healthcare Occupations Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES Auburn, NY
Andrea Ruff has worked as Healthcare Occupations Coordinator at Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES for 11 years. Medical Terminology is a self-study course that incoming LPN students complete prior to entering the program. Students receive an acceptance packet that includes a memo outlining step by step how to purchase the materials and join the class. This unique approach required Andrea to find the right materials so her students could successfully complete their course. The F.A. Davis solution at work Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES had been using a medical terminology book that Andrea felt was too high level for students coming into an LPN program. “It was very difficult for the students, and they struggled with it.” In addition, the book did not have an online component, which Andrea felt was important for their course moving forward. “When we were just using a textbook, we had no knowledge of how the students were doing. Students were expected to read the book and show up to class having memorized the material. Some students would start the program and hadn’t even opened the book. But we had no way of knowing that because they weren’t engaging in anything.” Andrea reached out to her F.A. Davis Educational Consultant for suggestions on a new book. “My rep sent me a number of medical terminology books to review, but he suggested Medical Terminology Simplified with Medical Language Lab (MLL) because it works so well in a self-study program.” Andrea says that the online component of the course has been a game-changer for the students. “It’s so helpful to have the ‘Read, Watch, Learn and Participate’ exercises as well as the ‘Pronunciation’ exercises where students have to record themselves saying the word parts back. Students do less book reading and more online learning now.” The book plus MLL has allowed Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES to successfully deliver the medical terminology course prior to the program’s start. “It allows us to see what the students are doing; we can tell who has created an account; and who is doing the work. If we see students who haven’t engaged with the program, we can proactively reach out and see what kind of help they need before they get to class.” Students receive their medical terminology course materials and syllabus about 4 weeks prior to the start of the course. The syllabus provides them with step-by-step instructions on readings, online activities, quizzes and due dates. The program encourages students to complete all of the medical terminology work before class starts. “I tell my students that we will start class on day one speaking and teaching using medical language. If you don’t get through the content, you will come to class and hear a foreign language.” Andrea believes it’s a benefit to students to complete the medical terminology course prior to the start of the program. “It makes students more engaged by getting them hooked in early. This helps with retention and grades” The students take 10 proctored quizzes throughout the program. Quizzes are graded and results are shared with the students. “I want to make sure students know how they do on a quiz before they sit for the next quiz. We can go into the MLL program and see what they’ve been doing and provide remediation.” Students who complete the work are more successful. “My data shows that students who are more proactive in getting through all of the medical terminology prior to the start of class are the best prepared students. They will do better, and we will retain them longer in the program.”
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Working with F.A. Davis When Andrea joined Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES, they were working with a different publisher. Andrea felt the products were too high level and too expensive. “My F.A. Davis rep came in and showed me what they had to offer. I was impressed with the pricing, the level and the readability. We switched to F.A. Davis 9 years ago, and I think they are the best.” Andrea can’t emphasize enough how important it is for new nursing students to have books and materials that are at the right level. “The F.A. Davis books are written at a level that beginning nursing students can read and understand for knowledge and learning. The books meet the level of our students and help lift them up so they can be successful in the program.” F.A. Davis Medical Terminology resources in use § Medical Terminology Simplified: A Programmed Learning Approach by Body System by Barbara A. Gylys and Regina M. Masters § Medical Language Lab About Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES In 1948, the New York State legislature created Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) to provide shared educational programs and services to school districts within the state. Today there are 37 BOCES that are partnering with nearly all of the state’s school districts to help meet students’ evolving educational needs through cost-effective and relevant programs. Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES serves nine component school districts providing educational opportunities to learners of all ages throughout the region for more than 50 years. They offer services in a variety of programs, including Career & Technical Education, Adult Education, Alternative Education, Special Education, High School Equivalency, Summer School, Work-Based Learning and more! About F.A. Davis F. A. Davis is an independent, family-owned publisher of educational solutions for the Nursing and Health Science professions. Headquartered in Philadelphia, the city of its founding in 1879, the company is dedicated to developing teaching and learning products that meet the needs of nursing and health science students, educators, and practitioners. The breadth and depth of our digital, print, and online resources across disciplines and specialties reflect our commitment to listening to our customers and to developing innovative products empowered by the technology that is changing how students are learning, instructors are teaching, and professionals are practicing. F.A. Davis Named Top Workplace 2021 & 2022, 2023 & 2024 For the fourth year in a row, F.A. Davis has been recognized as one of the Top Workplaces in greater Philadelphia area by The Inquirer , the region’s most prominent newspaper and news website. These awards celebrate the organizations that prioritize a people-centered culture and give employees a voice that enables them to meet today’s ever-evolving technological, social, and economic challenges. F.A. Davis was ranked #5 among the top 50 mid-sized companies with 150-499 employees and the only publishing company among all of the winners. For more information about F.A. Davis’s Medical Terminology resources, visit FADavis.com/MedTerm or contact us at Hello@FADavis.com .
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