This course is designed to familiarize students with the basics of vocabulary used in the medical and health professions. Students will gain an understanding of basic elements, rules of building and analyzing medical words, and medical terms associated with the body as a whole. Utilizing a systems-approach, the student will learn medical terms relating to structure and function, pathology, diagnosis, clinical procedures, oncology, and pharmacology. In addition to medical terms, common abbreviations applicable to each system will be covered.

Grade Basis: AL
Credit hours: 2.0
Lecture hours: 2.0

Restrictions:

• Offered in Fall and Spring terms