2015-2016 Catalog

MDST 1050 Clinical Terminology II

4.5 - 0.0 - 4.5

Prerequisite

(3) MDST 1030, MDST 1040, and HIMS 1150 - must be completed prior to taking this course.

Course Description

This course expands on basic clinical terminology by studying the medical terminology that relates to each system of the body, medical and surgical procedures, and lab reports. It instructs students in proper charting techniques, discharge summaries, and transcription of medical reports and administrative correspondence.