HIMS 1130 - Medical Terminology II

4.5 Credits

Students utilize the principles of medical word building to develop an extensive medical vocabulary used in healthcare occupations. This advanced course presents detailed anatomy and physiology, specialty medical areas, clinical procedures, laboratory tests, medical terms, and abbreviations. Students study practical applications with case reports, operative and diagnostic tests, and laboratory and x-ray reports. The course also emphasizes correct spelling and pronunciation. Students will be able to comprehend medical records, communicate among medical professionals, and have a high level overview of medical terms.

Prerequisites: (1) HIMS 1120

Lecture Hours: 4.5
Lab Hours: 0.0
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives

Identify the structure of the medical language and the relationships among terms relating to anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
Interpret meanings for the combining forms, prefixes, and suffixes utilized in the language of medicine.
Display proficiency in defining, pronouncing, and spelling medical terms.
Explain clinical procedures, laboratory tests, and abbreviations utilized in the field of medicine.
Analyze and interpret medical communications used to document health care.
Integrate critical-thinking and problem-solving skills essential to career success in the healthcare field.

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