Title
HLTH1005 - Introduction to Medical Terminology
Description
Description
The course introduces the building of medically rooted words, including prefixes and suffixes. A foundation is created for the continued development of medical and health vocabulary for students desiring programs in health-related fields. The student learns to spell, pronounce, define, analyze and formulate terminology related to body structure, disease process, diagnosis and treatment.
API ID
Credits
1 (1/0/0)
Competencies
- Define health-related prefixes, suffixes and combining forms.
- Spell and pronounce medical terminology.
- Define body organization and directional terms.
Degrees that use this course
Degrees that use this course
Degree:
Diploma
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Location:
Moorhead Campus
Credits:
40
