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Medical Terminology presents medical word-building principles that will enable students to learn medical terminology with the aim of effectively communicating with other members of the health care team and understanding patient orders. Anatomical, physiological and pathological terms are introduced. A solid foundation for specific terms used in reference to body systems is provided.

This course focuses on the study of the structure and function of the human body. Topics include the cells and tissues, integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems and the special senses.

This is the second of a two-semester sequence in human anatomy and physiology. The material covered in this course includes anatomy and physiology of the following systems: endocrine, cardiovascular, immune, respiratory, digestive, renal and reproductive. This course has both lecture and laboratory requirements, including dissections and/or computer simulations. A $50 lab fee is charged.

Medical Terminology presents medical word-building principles that will enable students to learn medical terminology with the aim of effectively communicating with other members of the health care team and understanding patient orders. Anatomical, physiological and pathological terms are introduced. A solid foundation for specific terms used in reference to body systems is provided.

Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology focuses on the human body as a living, functioning organism. Emphasis is placed on how tissues, organs and body systems work together to carry out complex activities (maintaining body temperature, regulating blood pressure, responding to stress).

Pathophysiology condenses and simplifies current medical information on common clinical disorders into a practical and handbook-like tool. It includes comprehensive information about hundreds of diseases.

Introduction to Healthcare introduces the student to the Healthcare setting and familiarizes them with standards necessary to navigate working with patients and dealing with their confidential information. A brief history of Healthcare in America is discussed and topics including financing the US healthcare system, the evolution of insurance, healthcare settings and the future of the US healthcare system.

Foundations of Pharmacology provides a framework of knowledge about drug names, interactions and clinical applications. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic drug actions and the rationale for using drugs to treat disease. Dosage forms and routes of administration, as well as common medications used to treat diseases, are discussed in detail.