Medical Terminology
Program Overview
Are you thinking about working in healthcare? The Medical Terminology course at Johnston Community College is a great place to start. In this course, you'll learn how to understand and use medical words that doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers use every day.
You’ll study how medical terms are built using word parts like prefixes, root words, and suffixes. You’ll also learn about the human body, how it works, and common terms used to describe illnesses, tests, and treatments. This course gives you the language skills you need for many jobs in healthcare.
What You'll Learn
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How to break down and understand medical words
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Common prefixes, suffixes, and root words used in healthcare
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Basic anatomy and how the body’s systems work
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Terms used in medical exams and procedures
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Names of diseases and how they’re diagnosed
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Medical terms related to lab tests and medicine
Career Opportunities
After finishing this course, you’ll be ready to work in many entry-level healthcare roles or continue your education. This course is a great first step if you want to become a:
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Medical assistant
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Nurse aide
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Medical office worker
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Medical scribe
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Lab assistant
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Pharmacy tech
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Health information specialist
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