MED-121 Medical Terminology I

This course introduces prefixes, suffixes, and word roots used in the language of medicine. Topics include medical vocabulary and the terms that relate to the anatomy, physiology, pathological conditions, and treatment of selected systems. Upon completion, students should be able to pronounce, spell, and define medical terms as related to selected body systems and their pathological disorders. Semester Offered: Fall and Spring

Class Hours: 3.00

Credit Hours: 3.00
This course is part of this/these program(s) of study:

Cancer Information Management, A.A.S.
Health Information Technology, A.A.S.
Health Information Technology, Certificate: Emphasis in Maintenance, Installation, and Repair High School Career and College Promise (CCP))
Medical Assisting, A.A.S.
Medical Assisting, Certificate: (High School Career and College Promise (CCP))