This course will introduce the building of medical words including prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms from Greek and Latin word parts and the rules for connecting them to form medical terms. Special emphasis is placed on spelling, pronunciation, and definition of medical words. A foundation is created for the continued development of a medical vocabulary. (Prerequisites: BTEC 1001 or the instructor's permission is required when the course is offered online. College-level reading skills: Appropriate score on RCTC placement test or completion of appropriate developmental course with grade of C or better). (2 C/2 hrs per wk).

This course covers the introduction to body systems and diseases that relate to them. Study of the following anatomical systems and some common diseases associated with them will be covered: cardiovascular, female reproductive, gastrointestinal, male reproductive , respiratory, urinary, and oncology. Emphasis will be on terminology, body structure, function, and disease. This course is designed for medical office support careers. (Prerequisites: BTEC 1001 or the instructor's permission is required when the course is offered online. College-level reading and writing skills: Appropriate score on RCTC placement test or completion of appropriate developmental courses with grade of C or better). (2 C/2 hrs per wk).

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Strongly recommended for students entering health professions; open to all students. Emphasizes memorization of word roots, suffixes, and prefixes of both Greek and Latin origin, as well as proper pronunciation and spelling of medical terms. Material is organized according to body systems; some basic anatomy and physiology is included. INCLUSIVE ACCESS: Sections of this course may be designated as Inclusive Access with a fee that will be charged to your student account. Inclusive Access is an electronic interactive software platform developed for students to receive additional instruction, testing, and collaboration for a course of study in place of a physical textbook. With Inclusive Access courses, students DO NOT NEED a physical textbook. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe and define the origin of medical terms. 2. Accurately use word roots, combining vowels, prefixes, and suffixes to build and define medical terms. 3. Spell, pronounce, and use specific medical terms in appropriate context. 4. Identify directional terms, anatomical planes and body structures and related word parts. 5. Define diagnostic and surgical procedural terms, memorize, understand abbreviations related to each body system. FA, SP, SU