Medical Terminology/Clinicians

Catalog description

A self-directed, technology-enhanced approach is used in the study of medical terminology and medical record documentation. Initial emphasis is placed on basic terminology word skills and knowledge including prefixes, suffixes, word parts, general medicine and body parts, and selected abbreviations and symbols. After initial learning modules are completed, study focuses on a body system approach to common and special services in health care relating to structure, function, disease, diagnosis, and treatment. Mastery includes skills in spelling, pronunciation, definitions, of terms and comprehensive use of select medical terms in appropriate written and oral applications. Completion of this course will prepare the student for curricula study in the area of specialization. Lecture two hours per week.