Course Descriptions
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSO | 102 | MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY | 3 (3-0) |
The course will focus on the recognition of common prefixes, suffixes and root words that comprise medical terminology. The student will acquire an understanding of medical language applicable to the structure, function, diagnostic, therapeutic and symptomatic terminology of all body organ systems. Emphasis is placed on definition usage, abbreviations and deciphering of unfamiliar medical terms.