HCRS P009 - Health Careers Fundamental Concepts

    Recent Professors
    Cynthia D. Smith, Rebecca L. Shepard, Amanda S. Batres, Karen A. Boriack
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    2
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Prerequisite: None Total lecture 36 hours. This course provides an introduction to medical language and terminology used by health care professionals. Basic terminology, including prefixes, suffixes and word roots are covered generally and by body system. Math (dimensional analysis) utilized when administering medication will be covered. Students will be required to research an assigned topic and write a research paper. This course is also offered online. (A) NOTE: Not open to students with credit in PTVN P009.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 6:00pm–8:50pm, Thu 5:30pm–7:35pm, Mon Wed 6:00pm–9:20pm, Thu 6:00pm–8:05pm