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Course Descriptions
Medical Terminology 10501101 Focuses on the component parts of medical terms : prefixes , suffixes , and root words . Students practice formation , analysis and reconstruction of terms . Emphasis on spelling , definition and pronunciation . Introduction to operative , diagnostic , therapeutic and symptomatic terminology of all body systems , as well as systemic and surgical terminology . Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Culture of Healthcare 10501104 Prepares learners to work in the healthcare environment as part of a healthcare team . Learners will investigate the healthcare community , patient privacy standards , and the professional behavior that is expected in today ' s medical community . Learner will examine various aspects of verbal and written communication skills , customer service principles , and problem solving techniques necessary to be a vital member of the healthcare workforce . Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Digital Literacy Healthcare 10501107 The course will explore the use of the electronic health record , the role of social media in health care communication , the uses of wearable technologies that monitor activity and heart rate , the use of data to manage population health and the impact of new developments on the healthcare workforce . Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
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