MEDA 116 Medical Terminology

5 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