HES 111 - Medical Terminology for Health Professionals

Number of Credits: 3
Examine medical vocabulary including root words, prefixes, suffixes, and abbreviations used in various health professions. Review the nervous, skeletal, cardiovascular, muscle and other major systems of the human body, and discuss terms related to physiology, anatomy, and pathological conditions. Use case studies and health record notes to practice identifying and defining medical language. Credit by examination available. (Fall, Spring & Summer Only) Three hours lecture each week. Three Credits. Three billable hours.

Pre-requisite(s): Eligibility for ENGL 101
Course Topics:
Prefixes

Suffixes

Word roots

Combining forms

Body system terms

Medical terminology in practice

Case studies and health records
Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Define medical terms by their prefixes, word roots, and suffixes.
Spell and pronounce selected medical terms.
Apply the rules of medical language to analyze medical terms.
Build and define medical terms related to the major body systems.
Identify medical abbreviations used in various health professions.
Use medical terminology in written and verbal communication.