SPM 140 - Medical Terminology

This course presents a survey of basic medical terminology for students who are pursuing careers in the health professions and related health care fields. Students will learn how to understand root words, suffixes, and prefixes for naming body systems and pathologies, as well as learning contextual terminology for effective communication in the health care work place.

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Credits: 3

Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer
Course Type: Sports Medicine