Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  02/22/00
HCC100AD     19984-20002	LEC	1 Credit(s)	1 Period(s)
Basic Medical Terminology
Basic medical roots, prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms. Building selected medical terms using word parts. Correct use of directional terms, select medical abbreviations and symbols. Prerequisites: None.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
HCC100AD   19984-20002	Basic Medical Terminology

1.	Identify word roots, prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms used in constructing medical terms. (I)
2.	Build selected medical terms using word parts. (I)
3.	Define directional terms associated with the body. (II)
4.	Identify select medical abbreviations and symbols used by medical and dental specialties. (III)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
HCC100AD   19984-20002	Basic Medical Terminology

I. Word Parts A. Roots B. Prefixes C. Suffixes D. Combining forms II. Directional Terms A. Anatomic position B. Directional terms C. Basic structure/organ terms III. Abbreviations and Symbols A. Medical B. Dental C. Common symbols

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