HIM 130 - Medical Terminology I

Institution:

Tacoma Community College

Subject:

Description:

Study of selected roots, prefixes and suffixes; principles of word building; study of diagnostic, operative, and symptomatic terms of body systems with emphasis on accurate spelling and pronunciation of all medical terms; study of medical abbreviations, selected eponyms, clinical laboratory and radiology terminology. Prerequisite(s): Assessment at college-level Reading and English.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.tacomacc.edu

Phone Number:

(253) 566-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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