ATHP 1211 - Med Term/Healthcare Profession

Institution:

University of the Incarnate Word

Subject:

Athletic Training

Description:

This course presents a study of basic medical terminology. Prefixes, suffixes, word roots, combining forms, special endings, plural forms, abbreviations, and symbols are included in the content. A programmed learning, word building system will be used to learn word parts that are used to construct or analyze new terms. This provides the opportunity to decipher unfamiliar terms and check their spelling. Emphasis is placed on spelling, definition, usage and pronunciation. Abbreviations will be introduced as related terms are presented. This course will also develop medical terminology according to particular areas of the body.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uiw.edu

Phone Number:

(210) 829-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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