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Medical Terminology

Build a strong foundation in medical terminology with this comprehensive course designed for those entering or advancing in healthcare. Learn to communicate clearly and confidently in clinical and professional settings, develop fluency with the language of diagnoses and procedures, and gain the working vocabulary essential to excelling in a wide range of healthcare professions.

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Sat. Jan 23, 2027, 9am PT (5 sessions)


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Class Description

Description

Healthcare professionals must communicate effectively with physicians, dentists, and colleagues using medical terminology. Mastery of medical language unlocks numerous career pathways in hospitals, clinics, dental practices, and specialized healthcare settings. This comprehensive course provides the terminology foundation required for success in healthcare careers.

You'll receive thorough instruction in medical term formation and usage across all body systems, anatomical orientation, disease recognition, and treatment procedures. Through systematic study of word components and building blocks, you'll quickly master hundreds of medical terms and develop the fluency needed to communicate confidently with healthcare professionals. Upon completion, you'll have the linguistic knowledge to advance in healthcare roles or pursue specialized medical certifications.

Required textbook: The Language of Medicine by Davi-Ellen Chabner, 10th, 11th, or 12th edition. Both physical copies and PDF versions are acceptable.

Remote Learning

This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.

Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.

Refund Policy

Cancellation Policy:

Classes are mandated by the State of California to be self-supporting based on student enrollment fees. As such, we reserve the right to cancel any class offering if the minimum number of student enrollments necessary to support it is not achieved. You will be notified no less than the day prior to the start of the first session if an offering will be cancelled and offered either a transfer of your fees to another class offering or a full refund. It is therefore essential that your phone number and email is up-to-date and functional. Refunds will be processed within 20-30 business days of cancellation.

We also reserves the right to change room location and or substitute instructors and will endeavor to contact you via phone and/or email prior to the scheduled meeting time with the updated information.

Transfer Policy:

  • To transfer to another class, requests must be made via email at least four business days before the first class meeting.
  • Transfer requests will not be granted after the first class meeting.

Please note, approved transfers are a one-time allowance and are subject to our general refund policy for the second class offering.

Refund Policy:

  • All requests for refunds or transfers must be made at least four business days before the start of class and are subject to a $10 cancellation fee per class. 
  • Refund requests are also subject to a 5% CourseHorse processing fee.
  • There are no refunds nor transfers granted after four business days prior to class.
  • Transfers are limited to once per class.

Important information: Refunds ARE NOT issued for absences nor prorated for late registration. Missed class meetings may not be made up in another class. Class offerings may not be audited.

Refund Processing Fees:

  • The following only applies in the event a provider’s cancellation/refund policy allows for cancellations and a full refund, please see above or contact CourseHorse to determine eligibility.
  • In the event a class is still going to occur and a full refund is requested, and you are eligible for a full refund in accordance with the provider’s policy, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from your refund amount

Please contact us at [email protected]

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