HIM-1530 Medical Terminology

Credits 3
This course is an introduction to medical terminology focusing on building terms through identification and interpretation of Latin and Greek roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Students demonstrate proper use and spelling of basic terms relating to body systems and common diseases.
Course Outcomes
1.Demonstrate proper use of medical terms.

2.Analyze prefixes, suffixes, combining forms and word roots to determine the meaning of terms.

3.Examine medical terms to determine the correct spelling.

4.Specify appropriate medical terms for body systems. diseases, conditions and symptoms.