Medical Terminology

Summary

This course is an introduction to the study of the structure of medical words and terms. Emphasis is placed on spelling and defining commonly used prefixes, suffixes, root words, their combining forms, and body organization. Program content covers the basic human anatomy and physiology for all systems, laboratory medicine, pharmacology, elements of medical terms and names of major diseases, including terms used in physical exams, operative procedures and diagnosis.

Requirements

Course ID: 90767

Format: Online
Meeting Type: Fully Self-Paced
Schedule: Flexible (Mon–Sun access)

Self-paced: ~7 hrs/week
Total weekly: ~7 hours

Dates: 08/17 – 12/04
Instructor: Lynne Russell
Location: Online

Description:
Introduces medical terminology, word structure, and human body systems with clinical application. Builds foundational knowledge for healthcare programs.

Materials:

Medical Terminology Systems (9th Edition)
ISBN: 9781719651059

Costs:

Tuition: $197.50
Textbook: additional

Certification:

None required

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