Medical terminology (HDCR 560)

Course nameMedical Terminology
Course descriptionThis introductory course provides an overview of the technical and professional language used by doctors, nurses medical coders and other health care professionals.
Subject codeHDCR 560
Course lengthStudents will have one month to complete approximately 20-25 hours of coursework.
Course requirementsParticipants will work through the self-paced modules and quizzes online. An instructor will be available to answer questions via email.
DatesIntakes are generally at the start of each month. Late registration will be accepted by department approval. 
GradesThis is a graded course. Participants must complete all modules with a pass rate of 70%. A Recognition of Completion document from the department is available upon request.
Tuition$280
Course content
  • Basic word structure
  • Terms pertaining to the body
  • Digestive system
  • Urinary system
  • Reproductive system
  • Nervous system
  • Cardiovascular system and blood
  • Respiratory system
  • Lymphatic system
  • Musculoskeletal system
  • Skin
  • Sense organs
  • Endocrine system
  • Cancer
  • Radiology
  • Pharmacology
  • Psychiatry

 

CRN21245
Start Dates

July 1, August 1

September TBD

 

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