ALH 104 - Medical Terminology

Offered FL, WI, SM
Lecture- 3
3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
Introduction to medical terminology by assisting the student in developing the ability to spell, read, understand, pronounce, and communicate in writing the language of medicine.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Use correct spelling, punctuation, and proper grammar in the speaking and writing of medical terms to maintain professionalism in any field of healthcare. Analyze unfamiliar medical terms by using knowledge of the four types of word parts used in forming medical terms. Recognize the commonly used prefixes, suffixes, word roots, and combining forms used in medical terminology and be able to define their meanings. Apply knowledge of each medical term to solve case study questions related to a real-life short story that involves patients and pathology. Recognize, define, and correctly spell the primary medical terms listed in each chapter.