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This 3 unit course covers medical vocabulary with concentration on prefixes, suffixes and root words. Emphasis on word dissection and definition is applied to the body systems including the terminology used in examinations, diagnoses, procedures, laboratory diagnostics, medical reports and health care documentation. Medical terminology supports student’s ability to read health science or biology texts and is recommended for any student seeking a career in the medical field.