This course will introduce students to the terminology associated with medical language. The structure of medical language, including prefixes, suffixes, and root words associated with the medical profession will be discussed. The following body systems are included: gastrointestinal, respiratory, cardiovascular, hematology and immunology, integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, special senses, urinary system, male genitourinary system, female reproductive system, endocrine system, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, and medical abbreviations. In addition to studying medical terminology, the course briefly covers disease processes and treatment modalities such as psychiatry, oncology, radiology, and nuclear medicine.
5 credits for students enrolled prior to September 1, 2025.
None