Medical Terminology for Medical Office Assistant 1 (MEDC 1141)
This course introduces students to medical terminology (word structure,prefixes, suffixes, spelling, abbreviations, and pronunciation). Students will study the body as a whole, including directional terms. Students will learn the anatomy and physiology of body systems, as well as some of the pathological conditions, diagnostic tests, and procedures relevant to those systems.
Course code: MEDC 1141
Credits: 3.5
Tuition: $0
Length: 72.0 hours
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- The basic structure of medical terms
Directional (anatomical) terms, the body as a whole
Prefixes used in medical terminology
Suffixes used in medical terminology
*All topics include: medical abbreviations, spelling, pronunciation, pathology, and diagnostic tests and procedures related to each body system - Digestive system
Urinary system
Female reproductive system
Male reproductive system
Musculoskeletal system - Cardiovascular system
Respiratory system
Nervous system
Sensory systems (eyes & ears)
Lymphatic and immune systems
Skin system
Endocrine system
Student must achieve a grade of at least 70% on the challenge examination.
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
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