Medical Terminology

Medical Terminology (3 credits) (Straighterline.com Transfer Course)

This course introduces elements of medical terminology, such as the entomology of words used to describe the human body. Students learn to apply proper terminology and spelling for major pathological conditions. This course identifies and explains the terms used for the integumentary, respiratory, nervous, reproductive, endocrine, urinary, digestive, lymphatic, hematic, immune, and musculoskeletal systems. It compares and contrasts the different body systems. Students define and describe the function of each system of the body.

Syllabus:

http://www.straighterline.com/media/pdf/medical%20terminology.pdf

Tutor Hours Provided:

Up to 10 hours of tutoring; Additional hours may be purchased by student.

Minimum Grade to Earn Transfer Credits: At least a 70%.

Course Materials & Tuition

These elective courses are provided by our partner Straighterline.com and can serve as transfer credit for electives toward your degree. These courses may be taken at any time during the year. Your payment will only provide you access to these courses for exactly 8 weeks. If you want an extension beyond 8 weeks to complete a course, it will cost $100 for a 4 week extension. Click link to purchase an 4-week extension on Straighterline.com transfer courses."You may only use Pell grants to pay for a maximum of 30 credit hours for these elective courses."

Degree seeking students may purchase these courses for $400.  By contacting City Vision College staff to receive a discount code for the course registration purchase.