HIM 101 - Medical terminology

Institution:

Connecticut State Community College Gateway

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Description:

Introduces the language of medicine. Topics include basic word structure, prefixes, roots, suffixes, and terms pertaining to the body, including singular/plural forms. Also presents terminology related to body systems (cardiovascular/circulatory, digestive, female reproductive, integumentary, musculoskeletal, respiratory, and urogenital). Covers body system units, including anatomic, diagnostic, symptomatic, surgical, and eponymic terms, plus standard abbreviations and acronyms. Emphasizes defining and spelling elements and terms.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gwcc.commnet.edu/

Phone Number:

(203) 285-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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