BHS 1380 — Introduction to Medical Terminology
Credit Hours: 2.00 Total Contact Hours: 2.00 Lecture Hours: 2.00
Introduces the student to the components of the language of medicine. Medical terms are identified using the basic elements of prefixes, suffixes, combining forms, root words, plural formations, and abbreviations. Correct spelling and pronunciation are reviewed in depth. Creation and division of medical terms is stressed. Class may be offered as a fast-break class.