ADMN 1306 - Medical Terminology I

3 sem hrs cr

This course explores medical terminology through the study of anatomy and physiology, review of diseases, diagnostic procedures and related treatments with additional emphasis on specialties and diagnoses.

This course may include proctored exams which must be completed on campus or at an instructor approved proctoring center which may require additional costs to the student. Please consult your instructor for additional details. Formerly/Same As NRSG 1370 Medical Terminology for Healthcare Professionals  

Transfer (UT) or Non-Transfer Course (UN): UN

By the end of the course, students will be able to…

• emphasize mastery of basic medical terminology elements-word roots, combining forms, prefixes, and suffixes.
• increase understanding of human anatomy and basic physiology for body systems.
• expand understanding of disease pathology, symptoms, and treatment as well as diagnostic and surgical procedures.
• develop ability to use medical terminology correctly in oral and written communication.
• develop ability to pronounce and spell medical terms.

Course Objectives

• Describe the origin of medical language
• Use basic prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms to build medical terms
• Define basic terms used in documenting a history and physical
• Identify common abbreviations used in the medical record
• Identify common medical terminology related to the structure and function of the human body in health and disease
• Identify common symptomatic, diagnostic, operative and therapeutic terms associated with the various body systems
• Use basic medical terminology to understand the language found in a medical record
• Correctly spell medical terms
• Correctly pronounce medical terms