MEDA 117 - Medical Terminology and the Human Body

4 Credits
This course is the introductory study of medical terminology and basic human anatomy and physiology. The focus is on prefixes, suffixes, word roots and their combining forms by review of each body system and specialty area. It also emphasizes word construction, spelling, usage, comprehension, and pronunciation. In addition, students gain information regarding anatomy, pathology, and medical abbreviations. This course will also introduce the etiology and symptoms of common diseases and disorders of the human body as they relate to specific body systems and pathogenic agents.

Course Outcomes

Recall the rules that apply in the building of medical terms and how prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms are used.
Demonstrate knowledge and application of diagnostic, pharmacologic, and pathology terminology as related to the human body as a whole, as well as the specific body systems.
Discuss medical terminology relating to body structure, cells and organs.