This course covers the medical language which is used in many areas of medicine. Medical terms are formed and analyzed. Abbreviations are studied. Medical terms regarding body structure, procedures, disease treatment, physical assessment, diagnostic imaging, and laboratory tests and values are examined to provide a fundamental understanding of the medical language. The course content aligns with the Ohio Department of Higher Education Career-Technical Credit Transfer (C-TAG) requirements. Three hours lecture. Course fee required.
Offered Fall, Spring for 3 Semester hours.