Medical Terminology
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Overview
Subject area
HITE
Catalog Number
100
Course Title
Medical Terminology
Department(s)
Description
This course is designed to teach the language of medicine from the basic elements of the medical language to advance topics in medical care. The course includes word construction, definition, spelling, pronunciation, and the use of correct abbreviations of medical terms. The course content is organized around body systems and emphasizes the terminology related to disease and treatment. Systems that are covered in this class are: digestive system, urinary system, female and male reproductive systems, nervous system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, musculoskeletal system, and the sense organs. In addition, students will gain information regarding anatomy and physiology, symptomatology, pathology, diagnostic/surgical procedures, radiology, and pharmacological terms.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Course Schedule
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