HINM 115 - Medical Terminology I

Credit for Prior Learning

The basic structure of medical words, including prefixes, suffixes, roots, combining forms, and plurals. Pronunciation, spelling, and definition of medical terms. Emphasis on building a professional vocabulary required of the beginning medical professional. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101/ENGL 011, MATH 050, or consent of program coordinator. Two hours each week.

2 semester hours

May not be taken concurrently with MATH 017 or MATH 020 or MATH 030 or MATH 045 without appropriate Math assessment score.

Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

Analyze the structural components of medical terminology.
Correlate word elements with basic anatomy, physiology, and disease processes of the human body.
Demonstrate correct spelling of medical words.
Demonstrate correct pronunciation of medical words.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using basic medical terminology.

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