Medical Terminology ((4 Credits))

Catalog description

In this course, students develop a working knowledge of the language of medicine. Students acquire word-building strategies by learning prefixes, suffixes, roots, and abbreviations. By relating terms to body systems and medical specialties, students identify proper use of words in a medical environment. Knowledge of medical terminology enhances the student’s ability to communicate in health care settings, whether in the role of health care professional, patient, or advocate.