This 0.5 credit hour medical terminology badge provides an overview of medical terminology. Students in this course will learn how medical terms are formed, how to effectively translate medical terms, and how to apply those terms to the medical setting. Students will also learn the terms used to describe the gross anatomy of the body and the position of the body, as well as the basic terms that relate to diagnostic and laboratory procedures, and pharmacology.
This course serves as the prerequisite for all future medical terminology badges.
Please note: WSU Badge Courses are for non-degree seeking students. Degree seeking students cannot enroll in a badge course. If you are unsure of your student status, please contact us at 316-978-7579 or workforce@wichita.edu and we’ll provide assistance.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this badge, students will be able to:
Credit Hours
Success in this 0.5 credit hour course is based on the expectation that students will spend, for each unit of credit, a minimum of 7.5 hours over the length of the course in direct instruction as provided by the instructor and an additional 15 hours outside of class reading, reflecting, and evaluating the topics for a total of 22.5 hours.
Grading Scale: Badge/No Badge
Evaluation: 100% completion of badge criteria
Noelle Steen is a Clinical Educator in the Medical Laboratory Sciences Department at Wichita State University. Prior to coming to Wichita State University, she worked in the flow cytometry and microbiology departments at Via Christi Hospital in Wichita. Noelle is a graduate of the Medical Laboratory Sciences program at Wichita State University, and is a registered Medical Laboratory Scientist.
| CRN | Course # | Term |
|---|---|---|
| 26890 | HP 303 BA | Spring 2019 |
This badge is offered for Undergraduate credit only.
To Register:
Step 1- Complete the badge form. (opens in new tab or window)
Step 2- Review detailed admission/ enrollment information
Upon receipt of the badge form, a representative from Wichita State University will contact you to assist you with the Admission and Enrollment process.
