MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
(1 credit; one year)10, 11,12
Prerequisite: consent of instructor
This course is an introduction to the correct spelling, pronunciation, and meaning of roots, prefixes, and suffixes of common medical terms that relate to body systems and pathological conditions. Students will also learn terminology for medical records, managed care, and the 24 different health care settings. In addition, students will study abbreviations that relate to laboratory values, clinical procedures, and medical documents.