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May 05, 2024
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Catalog 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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MEDA 116 Medical Terminology5 credits
Basic structure of medical terms including Greek and Latin roots, prefixes, suffixes, word analysis, spelling, and pronunciation. An overview of anatomical terms with an introduction to the basic concepts of health and disease.
Prerequisites: ENGL 93 (or placement into ENGL 99 or higher)
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Utilize basic medical terminology as a foundation for delivery of medical care
- Relate medical terminology to anatomy and physiology
- Spell, define, and pronounce given medical terms
- Discuss client care and outcomes in the clinical setting
- Use medical terminology to provide effective and accurate communication between other healthcare team members and patients
Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcomes:
- be prepared to work in ambulatory settings performing administrative and clinical duties
- meet CAAHEP Standards in the areas of cognitive and psychomotor skills
- be prepared to pass the CMA (AAMA) exam
Total Hours: 50 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 50
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