This course is designed to develop a basic understanding of human body systems and the medical vocabulary associated with these systems. While attaining a working knowledge of human anatomy, students will experience a word-building system comprised of medical prefixes, suffixes and word roots which will allow them to write and to develop fundamental concepts for the meaning of various medical nomenclature. Accurate spelling, medical definitions, and medical abbreviations are key elements.

A comprehensive overview of medical language. This course takes a body-systems approach to presenting the medical terminology associated with anatomy, physiology, diseases and treatments. Designed for all students interested in health sciences or a career in medicine.