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AHL 101◊ Essentials of Medical Terminology
1 credit
An introductory course to medical terminology adapted so individuals with little or no previous exposure to the medical field can acquire a basic understanding of medical terms. The key concepts of prefixes, suffixes and root word formation as applied to body systems and diagnostic and surgical procedures will be covered.
Lecture: 1 hour