Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
ECHA-0018
Organization's ID:
MA136; MA137; MA138
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
72 hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Medical Terminology
Description

Objective:

To build a professional vocabulary based on prefixes, suffixes, word roots, and combining forms.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Spell and define medical terms
  • Analyze and understand medical terms through knowledge of prefixes, suffixes, and root words
  • Relate medical terms to the structure and function of the human body
  • Accurately recognize and pronounce medical terms
  • Correctly recognize and use medical terms in a variety of situations such as reports
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises
Supplemental Materials