Offered fall semester. Principles of advanced pathophysiology, pharmacology, and diet therapy are integrated. Seminars focus on preparation for entry-level into the profession. Offered spring semester. Medical Terminology 4 credits This course introduces the common medical terms used in health related areas.
Stress is on prefixes, suffixes and word roots.
A discussion of the anatomy and physiology of the human body, disease process, surgical and diagnostic procedures is presented, and different medical specialties and abbreviations are reviewed. Class hours 4. Offered fall and spring semester. This course offers a simplified approach to calculation and administration of drug dosages, including theoretical and mathematical concepts related to the administration of medications. Competence in basic math is necessary and is evaluated at first session.