Medical Terminology in Latin (VC_063)
About Study Course
Objective
To acquire skills and knowledge on correct reading, writing, use and explanation of anatomical and clinical terms, to integrate the knowledge of Latin in studying other study courses and in doing scientific work to help them understand the main idea of scientific articles, using the knowledge in medical terminology.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of the English alphabet, division into syllables, stress.
Learning outcomes
The student will be able to:
• explain the basic rules in reading and writing medical terms;
• identify the Latin and Greek combining forms for new word formation;
• name the Latin and Greek combining forms and their meanings;
• interpret the rules of forming, explaining and using anatomical and clinical terms.
The student will be able to:
• read and write the medical terms correctly;
• identify Latin and Greek combining forms in clinical terms;
• identify and classify anatomical and clinical terms;
• form and explain anatomical and clinical terms;
• translate the terms from English into Latin and vice versa.
On successful completion of the course, the student will be able to apply the acquired anatomical and clinical terms in academic and professional situations.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry, SSNSFz | 1 | Master’s | Required | Ieva Fībiga |
