Contra Costa Medical Career College
Medical Terminology
Certificate Program
Earn your Medical
Terminology Certificate
Common medical terminology is a critical part of the language used by health
care practitioners. It is essentially a vocabulary that requires a uniform
pronunciation, definition, and spelling of terms used by professionals.
Individuals with medical terminology training are capable of analyzing and
interpreting medical reports related to specific body systems.
Program Objectives
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Identify medical
terms and words by their component parts
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Define the body
structure and its systems, cavities, planes, and positions
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Explain the
importance of medical terminology in healthcare professions
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Define and build the
medical terms associated with the body systems
Who Should Attend
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This program is
appropriate for adults looking to learn new job skills, refresh or refine
existing healthcare knowledge, or improve occupational performance by
possessing a better understanding of medical terms.
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Individuals
interested in healthcare careers.
Program Highlights
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Type of degree conferred: |
Certificate |
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Number of courses: |
1 course |
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Minimum program length: |
8 weeks/32
hours
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Tuition costs (estimated): |
$275- registration fee $50.00 |
Wednesday evenings for 8 weeks
from 6pm-10pm.
