HHP 1083 - Medical Terminology

3 Credit Hour(s)

Medical Terminology will involve a wide-ranging study of medical terms and abbreviations commonly used by healthcare professionals. Students will learn necessary tools to interpret the Greek and Latin roots, prefixes and suffixes most commonly used in medical terminology. Each of the human body’s systems will be studied relative to the specific terms and pathologies common to each system, as well as additional diagnostic and treatment terminology as student successfully describe the human body’s components, processes and conditions using the acquired terms. This course is designed for students intending to pursue additional study in professional, undergraduate or graduate healthcare program or a related field.

Availability: WPB: Fall

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