Course Description
Course: DMSVTD 170 | Medical Terminology Hours: Total: 8 Hours | E- Lecture: 4 Hours | E-Lab: 4 Hours | On Site Lab: 0 Hours Description: This course introduces the foundational language of healthcare by exploring the structure of medical terms, including roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Students will learn abbreviations and symbols commonly used in clinical environments and apply procedural terminology relevant to diagnostic medical sonography. Emphasis is placed on effective communication in healthcare, supporting accurate and empathetic interactions with patients and interdisciplinary teams.