Course Description
Students have the opportunity to gain a basic understanding of medical terminology and how word parts are combined to form most medical terms. Root words, prefixes, and suffixes and their meanings are covered along with the use of “combining vowels.” Vocabulary building, pronunciation, and spelling are emphasized. Stenographic machine writing and voice writing options are discussed.
Units: 0
Non-Credit Not transferable
Course Details
- Grade Options: Satisfactory Progress
- In-Class Lecture Hours: 50 – 54
- In-Class Lab Hours: 0
- Retake Policy:
This is a noncredit course. Students can re-enroll as many times as necessary to achieve satisfactory progress.
Requisites and Advisories
- Prerequisites: None
- Co-Requisites: None
- Advisory: None
Transfer Details
- CSU/UC:
Not transferable