Course Code: 1530

Department: Other

Course Type: Health Information

Course Format: Online

Credits: 3

Course Description

An introduction to the language of medicine through usage, pronunciation, spelling, and plural formation as they relate to body systems. Emphasis is on the study of word roots, prefixes, suffixes, eponyms, standard abbreviations, and medical case studies. The use of medical terms in context and terminology related to cancer medicine, nuclear medicine, and pharmacology.
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Program Requirement
Health Information Management, A.A.S.,Surgical Technology, A.A.S.,Medical Coder/Billing Specialist Certificate