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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
Basic Lab Skills 10513110 Explores laboratory science career options and the fundamental principles and procedures performed in the laboratory . You will utilize basic laboratory equipment . You will follow required safety and infection control procedures and perform simple laboratory tests . ( Prerequisite : Accepted into Medical Laboratory Technician program or Phlebotomy certificate ; Corequisite : 10-513-111 , Phlebotomy ) Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Phlebotomy 10513111 provides opportunities for you to perform routine venipuncture , routine capillary puncture and special collection procedures . ( Corequisite : 10-513-110 , Basic Lab Skills ) Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
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