Medical Terminology
Course Description
This course focuses on medical terminology using an anatomical body system approach. A basic understanding of medical terminology is fundamental to all persons working within the healthcare profession. Correct pronunciation and spelling are necessary when communicating patient care among other professionals of the health care team. This course presents medical terminology as the language of medicine. Students learn spelling, pronunciation, and usage, with emphasis on word analysis and construction of definitions. A case study approach focusing on the body systems will assist students to master medical terminology. Students will have an opportunity to complete an interactive patient medical history project.