AHLT110G: Medical Terminology
This course is designed to provide the student with the ability to communicate in a professional, effective manner in a variety of healthcare settings. Through a realistic approach, the student will learn the basic rules for building and defining medical terms, the correct pronunciation and spelling of medical terms, and the application of medical terminology as it relates to each body system. The student is introduced to various types of medical records and reports encountered in the healthcare setting and provided with the necessary skills to read and interpret these reports. A variety of activities will guide the student in the application of medical terminology as it relates to the clinical world.