NC 659: Medical Terminology II: Advanced Terminology

Citrus College Course Outline of Record

Citrus College Course Outline of Record
Heading Value
Effective Term: Fall 2024
Credits: 0
Total Contact Hours: 24
Lecture Hours : 24
Lab Hours: 0
Hours Arranged: 0
Outside of Class Hours: 48
Total Student Learning Hours: 72
Strongly Recommended: NC 658 and/or demonstrate high intermediate/advanced English language skills, grasp of paragraph form and PowerPoint presentation.
Transferable to CSU: No
Transferable to UC: No
Grading Method: Non-Credit Course

Catalog Course Description

The Medical Terminology II: Advanced Terminology course will build upon the medical terminology studies in Medical Terminology I. Students will move beyond the basics and into more advanced understanding of body systems, pathophysiology, testing, and procedures. 24 lecture hours.

Course Objectives

  • Build upon basic skills needed to communicate effectively in a healthcare setting.
  • Prepare for advanced levels of employment in the healthcare setting.
  • Distinguish between normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology.
  • Gain the skills needed to prepare for advanced education in the healthcare field.
  • Demonstrate the ability to utilize medical terminology in a meaningful way.

Major Course Content

  1. Review of Whole Body Terminology
    1. Body Planes
    2. Body Regions
    3. Body Cavities
  2. Body System Terminology Advanced
    1. Integumentary System
      1. Pathological Conditions
      2. Diagnostic Techniques, Treatments, and Procedures
      3. Common Abbreviations
    2. Skeletal System
      1. Pathological Conditions
      2. Diagnostic Techniques, Treatments, and Procedures
      3. Common Abbreviations
    3. Muscles and Joints
      1. Pathological Conditions
      2. Diagnostic Techniques, Treatments, and Procedures
      3. Common Abbreviations
    4. Nervous System
      1. Pathological Conditions
      2. Diagnostic Techniques, Treatments, and Procedures
      3. Common Abbreviations
    5. Blood and Lymphatic System
      1. Pathological Conditions
      2. Diagnostic Techniques, Treatments, and Procedures
      3. Common Abbreviations
    6. Cardiovascular System
      1. Pathological Conditions
      2. Diagnostic Techniques, Treatments, and Procedures
      3. Common Abbreviations
    7. Respiratory System
      1. Pathological Conditions
      2. Diagnostic Techniques, Treatments, and Procedures
      3. Common Abbreviations
    8. Digestive System
      1. Pathological Conditions
      2. Diagnostic Techniques, Treatments, and Procedures
      3. Common Abbreviations
    9. Endocrine System
      1. Pathological Conditions
      2. Diagnostic Techniques, Treatments, and Procedures
      3. Common Abbreviations
    10. Special Senses
      1. Pathological Conditions
      2. Diagnostic Techniques, Treatments, and Procedures
      3. Common Abbreviations
    11. Urinary System
      1. Pathological Conditions
      2. Diagnostic Techniques, Treatments, and Procedures
      3. Common Abbreviations
    12. Male/Female Reproductive Systems
      1. Pathological Conditions
      2. Diagnostic Techniques, Treatments, and Procedures
      3. Common Abbreviations

Instruction Type(s)

Lecture, Online Education Lecture