OTA 110 - Terminology and Professional Communication

Institution:

Wayne County Community College District

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Description:

This course is an introduction to terminology as used in the occupational therapy field. The course uses a systems approach to provide a basis for understanding common psychiatric and medical terminology. Word roots, prefixes and suffixes are used as a basis for building medical terms, and applications of medical and psychiatric terms are used in medical records notes and case studies to increase understanding. The course also includes grammar and writing skills applied to writing in healthcare environments.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wcccd.edu

Phone Number:

(313) 496-2600

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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