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In this course, students are presented with a comprehensive study of the origins and building blocks of medical terminology. Students develop a comprehensive understanding of medical terms by studying prefixes, and by combining word forms and suffixes. In addition, common abbreviations and drugs are explored. The organization of body systems, disease states, and the definitions of useful diagnostic and procedural terminology to treat human body diseases are also discussed.
Level I Prereq: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6
Class offerings by semester
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  Blended classes also available |
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Blended classes also available |
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Odd Years |
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Blended classes also available |
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Please refer to the course schedule to see the specific time and platform for which the course is offered. |
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Evening Class (after 5 p.m.)| Description | Hours |
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| Credits | 3 |
| Lecture Hours | 45 |
| Clinical Hours | 0 |
| Lab Hours | 0 |
| Other Hours | 0 |
| Total Hours | 45 |
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