This online course is a continuation of Medical Terminology I. Emphasis is placed on spelling and defining commonly used prefixes, suffixes, root words, their combining forms, and body organization. Program content covers the basic human anatomy and physiology for all systems, laboratory medicine, pharmacology, and elements of medical terms and names of major diseases, including terms used in physical exams, operative procedures and diagnosis. Topics include word parts that relate to systemic components, conditions, pathology, and disorder remediation in the remaining systems of the human body. Upon completion, students should be able to relate words to systems, pluralize, define, pronounce, and construct sentences with the included terms.
In order to complete this online course, student will need access to a computer and internet. If assistance is needed, please contact the Director (see contact information).
$125 + fees and textbook
*Digital Version Only
*This textbook is also used for Introduction to Medical Terminology.
Title: MindTap: Medical Terminology for Health Profession, Cengage Online (12 months),
ISBN: 9781305634435
Textbook can be purchased at the VGCC Bookstores on the Main Campus or online at the VGCC Bookstore website .
