"Learning the language of medicine is the first step toward becoming a healthcare professional."
Course Description
Medical Terminology introduces students to the language of healthcare. Students will learn how medical words are constructed using prefixes, suffixes, root words, and combining forms. Emphasis is placed on spelling, pronunciation, definitions, abbreviations, and the use of medical terminology with each body system.
Year at a Glance
| Introduction to Medical Terminology |
| Prefixes |
| Suffixes |
| Root Words |
| Human Anatomy |
| Body Systems |
| Medical Abbreviations |
| Pharmacology |
| Diagnostic Procedures |
| Clinical Applications |
Course Objectives
- Build and define medical terms
- Spell and pronounce terminology
- Interpret abbreviations
- Identify body systems
- Apply terminology in patient scenarios
- Demonstrate professional communication