APS-100 Medical Terminology

This is an introductory course to familiarize students with every day medical terminology used by health care and medical professionals. It is structured to provide students with the entry level knowledge needed to advance into various careers in the medical field. The class will stress word parts, word structure, word analysis, and pronunciation of terms. Terms relating to diseases, disorders, diagnostic and surgical procedures of the organ systems of the body will be covered. Specific medical words and word parts will be reviewed as they pertain to the musculoskeletal, lymphatic/immune, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, nervous, integumentary, endocrine, vision, and hearing and reproductive systems. Students do not require a medical background prior to enrolling.

Study Methods:

     Online Courses (APS-100-OL) Jan 2013 Feb 2013 Mar 2013 Apr 2013 May 2013 Jun 2013
     TECEP® Examination (APS-100-TE) Mar 2013 Apr 2013 May 2013 Jun 2013

This course is also available as TECEP® exam APS-100-TE.

Semester Hours: 1