Medical Terminology

Full Year (28383, 98383W)
Level
High School
Content Area
Career & Technical Courses
Credits 1.0
Grade(s)
10,
11,
12
Quality Points
1.0
Designation
Dual Enrollment

Medical Terminology is designed to help students learn health care language. Topics are presented in logical order, beginning with each body system's anatomy and physiology, and progressing through pathology, diagnostic procedures, therapeutic interventions, and finally pharmacology. Students learn concepts, terms, and abbreviations for each topic.

Schools
The Arlington Career Center

Prerequisites

None

Additional Credit

This course may be dual enrolled at Northern Virginia Community College. The NOVA entrance requirements must be met before registering. Please consult with your school counselor for more details.

Certification

Student-selected verified credit can be earned by passing the course-related industry certification.