MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY (OTEC 124)

Term: 2020-2021 School Year Spring Term

Faculty

Ms. Aaron SmithShow MyInfo popup for Ms. Aaron Smith

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Office hours for Fall 2021: 

Monday: 0900-1200 and 1300-1600

Tuesday: Class 0900-1200 and 1300-1600

Wednesday: Class 0900-1200 and 1300-1600

Thursday: Clinical 

Friday: Clinical

Appointments will be made in advance through email communication due to meetings and other obligations.  

Description

Presents basic concepts and elements of medical terms pertaining to the study of the human body, and assists in the development of the ability to read and understand the language of medicine. This course will introduce the basic elements of medical terminology such as prefixes, suffixes, word roots, and combining forms. Commonly used abbreviations will also be addressed.