Medical Terminology

This course provides instruction in the definition and pronunciation of basic medical terms and vocabulary used in the health care industry. Medical terminology will be taught using an anatomy and systems approach and will include the use of prefixes and suffixes. Students will learn terminology related to diseases, laboratory tests, imaging, surgical and treatment procedures, and basic terms related to specialized areas of medicine.

Upon successful completion of medical terminology course, the student will be able to:
1. Explain the common rules for proper medical terms grammar, pronunciation and spelling.
2. Interpret and use anatomical references to identify position, body planes and cavities.
3. Define, spell, and pronounce common terms related to the systems of the body.
4. Use root words, prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms to analyze and build medical
terms.
5. Identify common tests, procedures, treatments, therapies, and surgeries associated with
diseases and pathologies of the body.
6. Analyze and explain the medical terminology and vocabulary used in specialized areas of
medicine, such as pharmacology, obstetrics, pediatrics, radiology and imaging, oncology,
mental health and gerontology
7. Identify key healthcare agencies and regulations.
8. Utilize appropriate sources, including internet and medical dictionary to research medical
terminology.
9. Use standard medical abbreviations and symbols accepted by the Joint Commission.
10.Interpret medical records, text and articles that include diagnosis, lab test, imaging tests,
treatments, and prognosis.
11.Translate medical information and content into non-technical terms and vice versa.
12.Research medical terminology, body anatomy and systems, and health regulations using
the Internet and other resources.