Medical Terminology

HLCR 113 Medical Terminology (3). A study of the terminology used in anatomy, physiology, pathology, surgery and pharmacology. May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit. Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring. Three lecture hours.
Date:
2016
Primary Material Type:
Online Course
Other Material Types:
Online Course Module
Institution:
Santa Fe Community College
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 4
Subjects:
medical terminology, word parts, word building, musculoskeletal system, digestive system, nervous system, cardiovascular system, blood and lymphatic and immune systems, respiratory system, urinary system, endocrine system, special senses eye and ear, female reproductive system, male reproductive system, diagnostic imaging, mental health, oncology, pharmacology, rehabilitation, surgery

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
None.
Industry Sector:
Health Care and Social Assistance (62)
Occupation:
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (29-0000)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (51)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Certificate
  • Associate Degree
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
  • 2nd Year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
16 weeks: 3 to 6 hours per week.
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Mix of Active and Presentation.
Quality Rubric:
Other
Quality Note:
The subject matter expert/instructor met with the Quality Matters-certified instructional designer multiple times over a 3-month period to develop the course structure.
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Consultations during development of instructional materials
  • Participation as an ongoing member of team developing the instructional materials
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  • SME Quality Report is posted in Skills Commons
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • Quality Matters
  • Industry Standard Quality Rubric; Custom Quality Rubric
  • Expertise of Project's Instructional Designers
Course Note:
Associate in Applied Science in Allied Health, AAS Dental Health, AAS Medical Assisting, Certificate in Community Health Worker Training, Certificate in Medical Assisting, Certificate in Medical Billing and Coding

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