Introduction to Medical Terminology

Course nameIntroduction to Medical Terminology
Course descriptionAn overview of the language used by healthcare professionals. This is an introductory course and appropriate for anyone interested in working in a healthcare environment. There are no pre-requisites required. 
Subject codeHDCR 560
Course lengthStudents will have one month to complete approximately 20-25 hours of coursework.
Course requirementsParticipants will work through the self-paced modules and quizzes online. An instructor will be available to answer questions via email.
DatesStudents can register anytime for access to course content on Blackboard.
Grades

This is a graded course. Participants must complete all modules with a pass rate of 70%. 

A Recognition of Completion document from the department and college transcript are available upon request.

Tuition

Summer $285.00

Fall:         $290.00

Course content
  • Basic word structure
  • Terms pertaining to the body
  • Digestive system
  • Urinary system
  • Reproductive system
  • Nervous system
  • Cardiovascular system and blood
  • Respiratory system
  • Lymphatic system
  • Musculoskeletal system
  • Skin
  • Sense organs
  • Endocrine system
  • Cancer
  • Radiology
  • Pharmacology
  • Psychiatry

 

CRNSummer CRN 21714 or Fall CRN 31175
Registration

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