Program Overview

Online Medical Terminology Course III

Course Overview

The Online Medical Terminology Course III is a non-credit course that completes the study of medical terminology. Building upon the foundation laid in the first two courses, this course dives deeper into the world of medical language, focusing on four important body systems: nervous, special senses, digestive, and reproductive.

Course Details

• Format: 100% Online, Self-Paced
• Course Duration: Approximately 3 weeks
• Time Commitment: Approximately 5 hours/week
• Credentials Offered: Non-Credit Course Certificate
• Platform: Coursera
• Price: Details available on Coursera

Course Structure

• Course Start: Sessions start every two weeks
• Course Duration: 1 month
• Workload: 3-4 hours/week
• Credentials Offered: Course Certificate Available
• Tuition: $49/month Subscription; Financial Aid; Audit for Free

Medical Terminology Course III: Nervous, Special Senses, Digestive, and Reproductive

This final course of the Medical Terminology specialization expands vocabulary by introducing new roots, terms, and abbreviations specific to the four remaining body systems. The course includes fun class videos, interactive activities, real-life examples, and the opportunity to present skills in communicating within a medical setting.

Target Audience

• High school students wanting to experience a university-level course
• Pre-medical or pre-nursing students preparing for medicine-related courses
• Healthcare professionals wanting to refresh and improve their knowledge
• Anyone interested in improving their ability to understand medical documents and advocate for their own or loved ones' health

Learning Outcomes

• Identify and define common word parts and terms associated with the nervous, special senses, digestive, and reproductive systems
• Connect medical terms of these systems with the appropriate electronic health record section
• Explain the basic purpose and anatomy of these systems

Instructor

• Dr. Laura S. Kabiri: Professor at Rice University, with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Houston, and Master of Science, Doctor of Physical Therapy, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees from Texas Woman's University.