AHE 102 - Basic Medical Terminology

Credits: 5
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 55
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Learning word parts of medical terms; word building and definitions; medical terms as related to each system of the human body. Correct spelling of medical terms and medical conditions is emphasized. Influence of different cultures on medical terms.

Prerequisite: None.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Analyze selected medical terms by dividing them into their component parts.
Relate selected medical terms to the structure and function of the human body.
Define selected medical terms.
Correctly pronounce and spell selected medical terms.

Course Contents

Introduction to medical terminology.
Terms regarding the structure of the human body.
Terms regarding the following body systems: Skeletal; Muscular; Cardiovascular; Lymphatic and immune; Respiratory; Digestive; Urinary; Special senses: Eyes and ears; Integumentary; Endocrine; Female reproductive; Male reproductive; Nervous; Blood.

Instructional Units: 5