HIM 1040 - Medical Terminology
Clock Hours: 73
Delivery Mode
on-ground
Prerequisites: HIM 1030 Medical Law & Ethics
Course Description:
This course introduces the student on how to use rules to build on terms used in the field.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Course Competencies:
- Master pronunciation and spelling of medical terms in specific areas of medicine.
- Learn similarities and differences in definitions of key terms in specific areas of medicine.
- Recognize synonyms and abbreviations used in medical terminology.
- Learn prefixes and suffixes in order to determine the meaning of medical terms
- Learn how to work with a medical dictionary/thesaurus.
- Recognize and learn terms related to the :
a. Musculoskeletal System
b. Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue
c. Digestive System
d. Genitourinary System
e. Male and Female Reproductive System
f. Immune System
g. Circulatory System
h. Respiratory System
i. Nervous System
j. Eye and Adnexa
k. Ear
l. Endocrine System
m. Pharmacology
n. Mental and Behavioral Disorders
o. Body Structure
p. Directional Planes
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