2025-2026 Academic Catalog

HIM-102 Medical Terminology

This course is an integral component in understanding the language of medicine. It is designed to give the student a foundation in the basic structure of medical terms, word building, and definitions, as well as the applications of medical terminology. A human body systems approach is utilized, and topics covered in each system include anatomy and physiology overview, medical terms, symptoms and signs, diseases and disorders, treatments, procedures, and devices.

Credits

3 credits

Prerequisite

Take RDG-095 or appropriate score on the placement test. 

Semesters Offered

Fall and Spring Only, All Years