HLTH 1170 Medical Terminology Foundations

Study of word roots, prefixes, and suffixes used in medical and pharmaceutical contexts.

About this course

Medical Terminology Foundations introduces the language of healthcare. You will learn how medical terms are built from Greek and Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes. This knowledge helps you understand and communicate clinical information clearly in healthcare and pharmaceutical settings.

The course covers terminology related to body systems, diagnostic procedures, and medical conditions. You will practice spelling, pronunciation, and application of terms in realistic healthcare scenarios.

Who takes this course

This course is required for students in the Medical Office Administration program.

Credits: 3 · Hours: 45

Prerequisites

None

Learning outcomes

• Identify and define common medical word roots, prefixes, and suffixes.
• Break down complex medical terms into their component parts to determine meaning.
• Apply correct spelling and pronunciation to medical terminology.
• Use medical terminology accurately in written and oral healthcare communication.

Evaluation