NSC 128 - Medical Terminology

Credits: 3

Description: This course is designed to build the student’s medical and professional vocabulary required for a career in the medical field or allied health sciences. The vocabulary is organized by body systems and additionally by specialty medical areas. Included are clinical procedures, lab tests and abbreviations related to each body system.

Transferable
Transferable to CSU only

General Education:
Not approved for General Education

Student Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate proper terminology and spelling for body systems and medical procedures.

Total Course In-Class (Contact) Hours: 54
Course Duration (Weeks): 18
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lecture Hours: 3