HCS-154 Medical Terminology

This is an introductory course into the principles of medical terminology. Medical terminology is the framework for developing a robust medical vocabulary essential to every health care professional. The content includes analyzing individual word parts, body systems, basic medical language, body orientation, health, wellness and disease terms.

Credits

3

Department

• Health Science and Human Performance

Semesters Course Will Be Offered

• Fall
• Spring
• Summer
• Winter

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HCS 154: Medical Terminology

Department

Health Science and Human Performance

Course Description

This is an introductory course into the principles of medical terminology. Medical terminology is the framework for developing a robust medical vocabulary essential to every health care professional. The content includes analyzing individual word parts, body systems, basic medical language, body orientation, health, wellness and disease terms.

Credit Hours

3

Contact Hours

Lecture	3
Lab	0
Other	0

Grading Scheme

Letter

Semester(s) Course Will Be Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Define terms associated with body systems and correctly identify appropriate basic medical language
2. Demonstrate steps used in using a medical dictionary
3. Define and spell terms related to wellness, disease and body systems
4. Analyze unfamiliar medical terms using knowledge of word parts