AHM 233 — Medical Terminology
This course is designed to introduce the skills and knowledge needed to develop an understanding of the language of medicine. The basic structure of medical terms and the rules for word building will be discussed in the context of how the body works in health and disease. Upon completion, students should be able to pronounce, spell, and define accepted medical terms. In addition to medical terms, common medical abbreviations applicable to each system will be interpreted.
Part of
- Health Care Management, Associate in Applied Science (AHM)
- Health Studies, Associate in Applied Science (HSTU)
- Health Studies - Pre-Nursing Option, Associate in Applied Science (HSTN)
- Medical Assistant, Associate in Applied Science (MED)
- Medical Billing, Certificate of Competency (MB)
- Medical Coding and Billing, Associate in Applied Science (MCBA)
- Medical Coding and Billing, Certificate of Proficiency (MC)
- Surgical Technology, Associate in Applied Science (ORT)