Medical Terminology

This course covers prefixes, suffixes, and word roots used to compose medical terms. Students learn to spell, pronounce, define, analyze, and formulate terminology related to body structure, disease, diagnosis, and treatment. Medical abbreviations are also covered.

This class is offered at LifeCare Medical Center, Roseau. The in-class format allows students the opportunity to interact with each other and the medical staff through tours and speakers to bring the medical terms to life. The class is held 2nd semester.