ISI - HCA 2210 - Medical Terminology and Communication
Course Description
Medical Terminology and Communication will prepare you to understand and be understood in the language of medicine. The text is organized into two types of chapters: introductory and body system. The introductory chapters (1–3) provide a foundation for building medical vocabulary. The body system chapters (4–16) present medical terms organized by body system. To be successful, you should complete all of the chapter exercises. All exams are multiple choice.
Terminology and vocabulary basic to all areas of medical science, hospital services, and allied health specialties. Develops skills in correct written and oral usage of medical terms. ISU students: Cross-listed as HE 2210 [Medical Terminology and Communication].
Learner Outcomes
- Identify and define word parts for each of the systems covered in this course.
- Analyze and define the medical terms associated with the systems covered in this course.
- Build medical terms given the definitions for those terms, using the appropriate prefixes, word roots and suffixes.
- Identify the correct meanings for standard medical abbreviations.
- Analyze and define the medical terms used in surgical and diagnostic procedures associated with the organs and body systems being covered in class.
- Accurately spell medical terms.
- Demonstrate comprehension and application of medical terms.
Required Course Materials
Pearson | MyLab | Medical Terminology (registration link will be available after registration)
Expected Course Timeline
Most ISI courses are designed so that students can complete them within 3 months to 1 year. If you are attempting to complete a course more quickly than this, please contact ISI to explore your options.
Sponsor Institution
Credits earned for this course are included in a Idaho State University transcript.
This is an INDEPENDENT STUDY IN IDAHO course
To learn about program and refund policies, visit www.uidaho.edu/isi.
Still have a question? Submit an ISI Support Request.