MIS 204 Medical Terminology & Anatomy - Health Info Techn
This course deals with issues and trends in the field of health informatics, with primary emphasis on elements of medical terminology. Individuals preparing to work in the health informatics environment must be able to apply proper terminology and spelling for major pathological conditions. Students begin developing a medical vocabulary through a study of roots, prefixes, and suffixes, and practices of correct pronunciation and usage of terms related to the following body systems: musculoskeletal, integumentary, gastrointestinal, urinary, male and female reproductive, blood, lymphatic, immune, cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, mental and behavioral health, special senses such as eye and ear, and endocrine.