Medical Terminology Program Structure
| Total Length | 120 hours (Three 40-hour Courses) |
|---|---|
| Courses | Medical Terminology 1, Medical Terminology 2, Medical Terminology 3 |
| Format | Micro-credential — can be completed on its own or as a building block toward a larger program |
| Prerequisites | None — open to new students and working professionals |
| Recognition | Completion may be eligible for Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) toward a related program, for up to two years from completion |
This program is the original 120-hour Medical Terminology course, delivered as three sequential 40-hour courses of 10 sessions each. Each course has its own detailed course outline, learning outcomes, and evaluation plan, and builds directly on the one before it.
| 120 Total Hours | |
| Medical Terminology 1 | Days 1-10 (40 hrs) |
| Medical Terminology 2 | Days 11-20 (40 hrs) |
| Medical Terminology 3 | Days 21-30 (40 hrs) |
Medical Terminology 1 (40 hours) :
The structure of medical language: combining forms, prefixes, and suffixes; building and dividing medical terms; body planes, cavities, and systems; healthcare professions and settings.
Medical Terminology 2 (40 hours)
Terminology by body system: gastrointestinal, respiratory, cardiovascular, hematologic/immune, integumentary, skeletal, muscular, endocrine, and nervous systems.
Medical Terminology 3 (40 hours)
Terminology by body system, continued: urinary and reproductive systems, psychiatry, oncology, ophthalmology, and otolaryngology (ENT), plus a comprehensive final review and exam.
