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Medical Terminology

San Diego Continuing Education

Online - ScheduledType
Jan 4, 2021 - Apr 6, 2021Course Dates
30 AvailableTotal Seats

Course Details

This course provides instruction in the definition and pronunciation of basic medical terms and vocabulary used in the health care industry. Medical terminology will be taught using an anatomy and systems approach and will include the use of prefixes and suffixes. Students will learn terminology related to diseases, laboratory tests, imaging, surgical and treatment procedures, and basic terms related to specialized areas of medicine.

Course Benefits:
  • Live face-to-face classes
  • Collaborative project-based learning
  • 24-hour tutoring
  • Live counseling available
  • 24-hr library services
  • Career Counseling
  • Professional development
  • High quality professionally designed courses
  • No textbook fees
What You'll Learn
Upon successful completion of medical terminology course, the student will be able to:1. Explain the common rules for proper medical terms grammar, pronunciation and spelling.2. Interpret and use anatomical references to identify position, body planes and cavities.3. Define, spell, and pronounce common terms related to the systems of the body.4. Use root words, prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms to analyze and build medicalterms.5. Identify common tests, procedures, treatments, therapies...
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Skills you'll acquire

CoordinationReading ComprehensionService OrientationActive Learning

Knowledge Outcomes and Experience

  • Medical Records & Health Information Technicians
  • Medical Assistants

Course Content

Eligibility

Required Skills:

  • 9th grade reading level and the ability to communicate effectively in English
  • Basic keyboarding and computers skills
  • Ability to use common office software

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