HSCI 008 - Medical Terminology

    Recent Professors
    Cwen C. Monichon, Scott W. Miller
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    40 students
    Difficulty
    6.0Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of HSCI 008
    Transfers To
    CSUUCTCA Area UCTCA
    Description
    Students will receive a thorough grounding in basic medical terminology through a study of root words, prefixes and suffixes. Medical terminology is the study of the principles of medical word building to help the student develop the extensive medical vocabulary used in health care occupations. The study focuses on correct pronunciation, spelling and use of medical terms. Students will develop a base knowledge of body systems through the further study of pathology, laboratory tests, and diagnostic and treatment procedures.
    Usually Held
    Mon 6:00pm–8:15pm, Wed 6:00pm–8:15pm, Fri 10:45am–1:00pm, Mon Wed 10:45am–12:20pm