ONLINE MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY COURSE
StraighterLine’s online Medical Terminology course is often taken as a prerequisite for nursing and other health science degree programs. The topics covered in this course help students develop a fluency in the highly specialized language of health and the human body. The mastery over medical terminology that students will develop in the course is important for those looking to work in a healthcare profession.
You'll learn the etymology of words used to describe the human body and proper terminology for major pathological conditions. This course identifies and explains the terms used for the digestive, endocrine, hematic, immune integumentary, lymphatic, musculoskeletal, nervous, reproductive, respiratory, and urinary systems. When you’re done, you’ll be able to differentiate tissues and organs, compare and contrast different body systems, and define the function of each.
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- Finish in 9 to 12 weeks
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3Credits
Medical Terminology from McGraw-Hill
with Prof. Nikki Epps - MBA, University of Phoenix
Includes:
- Proctoring
- Tutoring
- MEDTERM101 eTextbook (a $47.91 value)
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etextbook included
3Credits
Medical Terminology from McGraw-Hill
Includes:
- Proctoring
- Tutoring
- MEDTERM101 eTextbook (a $47.91 value)
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* A 3-credit StraighterLine course is estimated to require approximately 75 hours of study time. Dedicating 17-20 hours per week should allow a student to finish within a single month subscription. That estimate is not guaranteed, and individual experience may differ.