2026-2027 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Sep 21, 2026  
2026-2027 Catalog and Student Handbook
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HIT 117 - Medical Terminology I


Credits: 1
Description
Study of word derivations and formation with emphasis upon understanding common usage in the field of health care.

Student Learning Outcomes
  1. Analyze the elements of medical terms.
  2. Create medical terms using appropriate combining forms, prefixes, and suffixes.
  3. Define medical terms for anatomy, signs, symptoms, diagnoses, and procedures.
  4. Spell medical terms correctly.

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Graded: Letter Grade



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