Medical Terminology (MTC 210E), an online medical terminology course, will educate you on the "language" of healthcare. You'll study the symbols and abbreviations used in medical terminology, and will learn how word parts, such as roots, suffixes, and prefixes, act as the building blocks of medical terms. This self-paced course will equip you to pursue degrees in healthcare, such as pharmacy, physician assistant studies, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and optometry, and will provide knowledge essential to your future career.
This course does not have any prerequisites.
Why MCPHS?
Accreditation: MCPHS is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
Competitive Pricing: New students at MCPHS are eligible to receive a 50% reduction in the cost of tuition for one self-paced, online prerequisite course. The discount is not available for semester-based, on-campus prerequisite courses. Please complete the request discount form to receive the discount code.
Easy to Get Started: No application process is required. Simply select your course and register. Once registered, you can begin the course within two business days.
Flexibility: You can study on your own schedule to complete the course within 16 weeks of registering. Enjoy the flexibility to spend more time on concepts you find challenging or interesting.
Online: Work from anywhere, at any time.
Course Format
Medical Terminology (MTC 210E) is a 3-credit online, asynchronous, self-paced course. This course does not have specific meeting times or deadlines. You will complete your assignments on your own schedule over the course of 16 weeks using Blackboard, an online learning platform. You will also have the support of an instructor, as well as 24/7 online tutoring as you progress through the coursework. After completing this course, you will receive a final letter grade and be able to request an official transcript from our Registrar’s Office.
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Questions about our self-paced prerequisites? Connect with the School of Professional Studies at professionalstudies@mcphs.edu or 339.236.2605.