HLT 143* - Medical Terminology I

(3 CR)

Prerequisite(s): A placement recommendation for ENG 111*, co-enrollment in ENF 3*/ENG 111*, or successful completion of all developmental English requirements.

Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation

Description: Provides an understanding of medical abbreviations and terms. Includes the study of prefixes, suffixes, word stems, and technical terms with emphasis on proper spelling, pronunciation, and usage. Emphasizes more complex skills and techniques in understanding medical terminology. Lecture 3 hours per week.