HEAL 1502 - Medical Terminology
2 Credits
This course introduces students to medical terms and their meanings. Students will learn combining forms, word roots, prefixes, suffixes, and how these word parts apply to building medical terms. Students will also learn common medical abbreviations and symbols.
Major Content Areas
Pronouncing medical terms Defining medical terms Separating medical terms into prefixes, suffixes, and word roots Medical terms for procedures, treatments, pathology, testing, diagnoses SOAP medical documentation Prefixes, suffixes, and word roots
Learning Outcomes
Spell medical terms. Define prefixes, suffixes, and word roots. Apply medical terminology to their profession. Utilize the SOAP medical documentation charting method. Learn medical terms for procedures and treatments. Pronounce medical terms. Define medical terms.
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