Maricopa Community Colleges  OAS181AA   19984-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
OAS181AA 19984-20086 LEC 0.25 Credit(s) 0.25 Period(s)
Introduction to Medical Vocabulary
Introduction to the component word parts of medical terminology and references utilized. Basic overview of career opportunities and emphasis on medical ethics and legal implications.
Prerequisites: None.
Go to Competencies    Go to Outline
 
MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
OAS181AA   19984-20086 Introduction to Medical Vocabulary
1. Identify acceptable abbreviations and initials used in medical reports. (I)
2. Use appropriate medical references to prepare medical documents. (II)
3. Emphasize the importance of legal and medical ethics and the responsibility of the individual to practice ethical behavior, (III)
4. Create awareness of career opportunities that require knowledge of medical vocabulary. (IV)
Go to Description    Go to top of Competencies
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
OAS181AA   19984-20086 Introduction to Medical Vocabulary
    I. Medical Terms
        A. Roots
        B. Prefixes
        C. Suffixes
        D. Abbreviations
      II. Reference Material Use
          A. Drug references
          B. Medical dictionaries
          C. Specialized vocabulary references
        III. Ethics in Medical Offices
            A. Legal and medical
            B. Role of confidentiality
          IV. Career Possibilities
              A. Doctor's office
              B. Clinics
              C. Hospitals
              D. Long-term care facilities
              E. Insurance agencies
              F. Medical associations
          Go to Description    Go to top of Competencies    Go to top of Outline