This is an introductory course to the language of medicine utilized by healthcare professionals. Basic word structure and formation, medical terms, abbreviations, definitions and spelling are included. Major disease processes and pathological conditions of specific body systems will be discussed.

Prerequisite: TABE reading and language with minimum scores of 582 and 572 or test scores that indicate ENC 1101 eligibility or appropriate college developmental courses for ENC 1101 eligibility with a grade of "C" or higher or EAP coursework for ENC 1101 eligibility with grades of "C" or higher or ENC 1101 with a grade of "C" or higher.

Terms Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 3.00