AGV 120 - Veterinary Medical Terminology

The focus of this course is on medical and clinical terminology broadly relating to veterinary anatomy and physiology and the basic body systems.  This course places added emphasis on those terms pertaining to comparative veterinary diagnostic and pathophysiology.
Prerequisite:

Acceptance into the DMACC Veterinary Assisting Program or DMACC Veterinary Technology Program.

 
Competencies
 

1. Recognize common root words, prefixes, suffixes, and combining vowels
   1. Identify prefixes used in anatomical terminology related to veterinary medicine
   2. Recognize root words used in anatomical terminology related to veterinary medicine
2. Interpret medical language
   1. Combine words to form diagnostic medical terms related to veterinary medicine
   2. Consolidate word parts to form surgical medical terms related to veterinary medicine
   3. Merge word parts to form medical terms related to pathological conditions for veterinary medicine
3. Evaluate medical terms related to pathological conditions for veterinary medicine
   1. Interpret diagnostic terms related to veterinary medicine
   2. Analyze surgical terms related to veterinary medicine
   3. Recognize, correctly pronounce, and appropriately use common directional terms