HLTH1440

Medial Terminology is a vital foundational course introducing students to medical terms required in the study of human body systems. This course supports students in learning information needed to complete the more advanced health science courses. Medical Terminology institutes the building of medical words through the use of prefixes, suffixes and combining forms from Greek and Latin word parts. This course requires significant memorization of medical word parts essential in creating and interpreting medical terminology related to each body system. Medical Terminology presents medical terms within the context of basic Anatomy & Physiology. In Medical Terminology, the student will acquire the tools necessary to communicate effectively in a professional healthcare environment.
Student Learning Outcomes

• Distinguish medical terms with Latin and Greek origins, eponyms and modern English
• Explain the differences between the four basic word parts, prefixes, suffixes, root words and combining vowels.
• Construct medical terms using word parts for 13 body systems and anatomical body regions.
• Label anatomical diagrams of the 13 body systems.
• Identify system disease/disorders, laboratory/diagnostic procedures and medical/surgical procedures related to the 13 body systems