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 093, equivalent placement score, or instructor permission.
Quarters Offered: All

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
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