Office Administration

This course will provide the framework needed for advancing to other medical/allied health courses as it offers an introduction to medical terminology through the analysis of word construction including prefix, suffix, word roots, and combining forms. The student will acquire an understanding of medical meanings applicable to structure, function, and diseases of the human body. Abbreviations and their appropriate usage are also introduced. Upon completion of this course, students will gain the knowledge and abilities to confidently tackle the most complicated of medical terms and use this ability throughout their educational experiences and health-related careers. Formerly OFA 1053.