CIP | Rubric | Number | Course Name | Semester Credit Hrs |
Min Cont Hrs |
Max Cont Hrs |
51.0801 | MDCA | 1213 | Medical Terminology | 2 | 32 | 80 |
51.0801 | MDCA | 1313 | Medical Terminology | 3 | 48 | 80 |
CIP Area Code: | 51.0801ย ย (Medical Assistant) |
Course Title: | Medical Terminology |
Course Level: | Introductory |
Course Description:ย A study and practical application of a medical vocabulary system. Includes structure, recognition, analysis, definition, spelling, pronunciation, and combination of medical terms from prefixes, suffixes, roots, and combining forms. |
Learning Outcomes:ย The student will define terms and abbreviations which apply to the structural organization of the body; analyze and identify terms and their components from a list, including prefixes, suffixes, roots, and combining forms; identify correct pronunciation, spelling, and definition of medical terms; and correctly interpret the contents of a written patient medical scenario. |