SONO 118 Sonographic Medical Terminology
This course is a basic introduction to the language of medicine directed toward medical imaging. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to build a practical, working medical vocabulary. The student will be able to break down prefixes, word roots, and suffixes to understand complicated terminology used in the field of medical imaging. This course will cover basics in spelling, word structure, pronunciation, and definitions of medical and pathological terms. This course will further develop student knowledge and understanding of medical terminology relating to medical imaging, patient care, disease processes, and sonographic appearances.