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Medical Terminology

Analyzes and applies comprehensive study of medical word to the continual learning of new terminology. Includes root words, prefixes, suffixes, and emphasis on the newly learned words in a variety of exercise formats. Medical terminology skills may be applied to various allied health fields.

Subject Code: OFT

Course Number: 116

Credits: 3

Lecture Hours 3

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify basic medical root words, prefixes, and suffixes.
2. Apply medical terminology to various health care situations.
3. Apply medical terminology to all body systems.
4. Utilize correct spelling of medical terminology terms
5. Apply definitions of medical terminology terms to normal medical business operations.

Effective Term: Fall 2025

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