This course introduces students to the language of the health professions. Word structure, prefixes and suffixes, and rules of building and analyzing medical words are introduced. Students explore terms relating to anatomy, pathology, diagnostic and clinical procedures, and select medical specialties. Emphasis is given to defining, interpreting and pronouncing medical terminology.
Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1) Identify structure of medical vocabulary including prefixes, suffixes and root words; 2) Apply the rules of building medical terms; 3) Recognize and define medical terms relating to anatomical structure and function, pathology, diagnostic and clinical procedures, and medical specialties; and 4) Use medical terminology accurately in context.
Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1) Identify structure of medical vocabulary including prefixes, suffixes and root words; 2) Apply the rules of building medical terms; 3) Recognize and define medical terms relating to anatomical structure and function, pathology, diagnostic and clinical procedures, and medical specialties; and 4) Use medical terminology accurately in context.