Recent SemestersFall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025Class Size35 studentsCredits3PrerequisitePrerequisite Prerequisite: None; 48 hours lecture Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThe focus of this course is learning the origin, correct spelling, pronunciation, meaning and current usage of common medical terms and their application to clinical records and reports. Specific emphasis is on root words, prefixes, suffixes, stems, combining forms, medical abbreviations, symbols, and terms commonly used in patient's records and laboratory reports. 