HIT 125 - Language of Medicine

Institution:

Owens Community College

Subject:

Health Information Technology

Description:

Fundamentals of the language for the medical profession. Definitions, pronunciations, spelling and abbreviations of anatomical, symptomatic diagnostic and operative terms pertaining to each anatomical system of the body. Medical terms will also include those pertaining to pharmacology, clinical laboratory, radiology and pathology. Each body system will cover the structures and functions of that system so the student can relate these to the specialists, pathology and diagnostic and treatment procedures that follow.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

https://www.owens.edu

Phone Number:

(567) 661-7000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.