DAYS & Dates
Tus & Thurs
8/23 – 10/06/22
Times
9:00am – 12:00pm
Location
In-person Room 42
Instructor
Patel
Cost
No cost
Students will learn:
- Students will acquire a body of knowledge that will prepare them for entry level healthcare office jobs such as medical coders, unit coordinators, and medical/hospital receptionist
- Enhance workforce training for entry level healthcare jobs by exposing students to advanced skills such as decoding complex medical terms and communicating with pharmacies
- Utilize workforce preparation activities through a knowledge of medical terminology, effective communication, prescription drug codes and medication labels
- Understand and build proficiency in basic medical terminology
- Identify and decipher medical abbreviations and acronyms
- Spell and pronounce basic medical terms accurately and use them appropriately
- Analyze and simplify unfamiliar terms using the knowledge of word roots, suffixes and prefixes gained in the course
- Recognize the basic layout of a drug prescription and medication labels
- Employ effective communication techniques between patients and healthcare professionals
- Relate classroom understanding of terminology and healthcare communication to real-life applications
- Develop a strong foundation required for certification programs in many health science courses and further a successful career path development
Questions?
Contact the Career Education Coordinator for more information.