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HSC 112 - Medical Terminology


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Prerequisites:
Must be accepted into the Medical Assistant program.
Career and Technical Credit Type
1 credit(s)

Focus on introduction and overview of medical language with emphasis on basic, essential terminology. Definitions, standard abbreviations, pronunciation, and correct spelling.



Course Learning Outcomes
1. Recite basic words and word formations for medical terminology.

2. Illustrate knowledge of prefixes, suffixes, root-words, and combining forms for all body systems.

3. Demonstrate the proper ability to pronounce and spell medical terminology correctly.



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