Basic Medical Terminology

At the end of this course, student should be able to: 1. identify, pronounce, and spell medical terms; 2. use terms in context; utilise prefixes, suffixes, root words, and plurals to construct medical terms; 3. analyse medical terms. 4. translate abbreviation and interpret symbols; 5. demonstrate ability to analyse words by dividing them into component parts; 6. identify and employ terms pertaining to the body as a whole; 7. demonstrate ability to apply new knowledge to understanding medical terms in their proper contexts; 8. differentiate among the various classes of drugs and learn their actions and side effects; and 9. differentiate among various laboratory tests, clinical procedures, and clinical healthcare professionals.

Basic medical terminology vocabulary for use in the health care setting. Prefixes, suffixes, and root words of medical terms and their meaning, spelling, and pronunciation. Building a working medical vocabulary based on body systems. How to become successful communicators (especially in the health care setting).