HLT 102 : Medical Language Module II
A one-semester, one-credit course to introduce students to the language used in the medical and allied health professions. Word building using medical word roots, prefixes and suffixes is the primary emphasis of the course. Terms that identify diseases, disorders and conditions as well as diagnostic tests and treatment procedures are taught. The terms relate to the function and anatomy of the integumentary, respiratory and cardiovascular/lymphatic systems. Pronunciation is emphasized to facilitate the learner's communication with other members of the healthcare delivery system. Prerequisite: High school biology or permission of instructor. One lecture hour per week. Instructional Support Fee applies.
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Identify the major components of medical terminology, including prefixes, suffixes, and word roots.
2. Explain how prefixes, suffixes, and word roots combine to form medical terms.
3. Apply principles of medical word building to construct and interpret medical terms.
4. Spell, pronounce, and define medical terms accurately using appropriate medical terminology conventions.
5. Analyze medical terms by identifying their component parts and determining their meanings within clinical contexts.
6. Apply rules for forming singular and plural word endings when using medical terminology.
7. Interpret medical terminology related to the integumentary system, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, and the lymphatic system.
8. Use appropriate medical terminology to communicate effectively with members of the healthcare team in both written and verbal healthcare documentation and interactions.