Medical Terminology

Medical terminology is designed to develop in the students a working knowledge of the language of medicine.  Students acquire word-building skills by learning prefixes, suffixes, roots, and abbreviations.  Utilizing a body systems approach, the student will define, interpret, and pronounce medical terms relating to structure and function, pathology, diagnosis, clinical procedures, and pharmacology.  Common abbreviations applicable to each system will be interpreted.  Knowledge of medical terminology enhances a student’s ability to successfully secure employment or pursue advanced education in health science.