BT 252 - Medical Terminology

Credits - 3 Lecture - 3
This course presents a continued study of medical terminology based on medical word building principles. Prefixes, suffixes, word roots, combining forms, special endings, plural forms, and abbreviations are included in the content. Additionally, anatomy and physiology, pathology, diagnostic, symptomatic and therapeutic terms, diagnostic and lab tests and procedures, surgical procedures, and pharmacology terms are incorporated into the course. Emphasis is placed on correct spelling, definition, usage, and pronunciation.
Term(s) Offered: Winter, Spring
Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.