Cost: $100
This 0.5 credit hour medical terminology course covers material over the integumentary (skin) system, the muscular system, and the skeletal system. Included in this course are the structure and function, pathology, diagnostic and treatment procedures, and abbreviations related to these systems. It emphasizes accurate interpretations and analysis of patient, hospital, and other medical records.
Prerequisite: The prerequisite for this course is HP 303 BA: Introduction to Medical Terminology Badge.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this badge, students will be able to:
- Identify words and word parts used in medical terminology
- Define words and common word roots, prefixes, and suffixes used in medical terminology.
- Recognize the importance of spelling medical terms correctly.
- Apply medical terms to specific situations in the medical setting.