HLTH 1215 — Medical Terminology for Health Professions (CTAG, TAG) 3 Credits
This course introduces medical terminology used by personnel in hospitals and other health-related fields. It places emphasis on terms related to normal anatomy and physiology, common disease conditions, operative techniques, diagnostic measures, and various methods of treatment. The course focuses on the urinary, gastrointestinal, nervous, respiratory, cardiovascular, eye and ear, musculoskeletal, reproductive, blood, endocrine, lymphatic, and skin systems and oncology and psychiatry terminology.
Part of
- Dental Hygiene (9310)
- Health Information Management Technology (9345)
- Electrocardiography Certificate/Area of Specialization (3251)
- Medical Coding Certificate/Area of Specialization (3261)
- Nursing Assistant Certificate/Area of Specialization (3310)
- Administrative Medical Office Assistant Certificate/Area of Specialization (3549)
- Medical Assisting Certificate/Area of Specialization (3550)
- Phlebotomy Certificate/Area of Specialization (3601)
- Multi-Skilled Health Technology (9325)
- Histotechnology (9395)
- Occupational Therapy Assistant (9355)
- Physical Therapist Assistant (9365)
- Surgical Technology (9335)