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This course is designed to introduce the skills and knowledge needed to develop an understanding of the language of medicine. The basic structure of medical terms and the rules for word building will be discussed in the context of how the body works in health and disease. Upon completion, students should be able to pronounce, spell, and define accepted medical terms. In addition to medical terms, common medical abbreviations applicable to each system will be interpreted. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Identify word parts and their meanings in medical terms. Utilize reference materials to determine meaning, usage, and spelling of medical terms. Describe the main functions of each body system. Define diagnostic, symptomatic, and therapeutic terms related to each system. Identify terms describing pathology affecting body systems. Define anatomical landmarks, directional, positional, and numeric medical terms. Recognize common classes of drugs and their actions. Recognize the correct spelling of medical terms. Develop a medical vocabulary.