School of Health Professions
Undergraduate

Term: Fall 2026
Session: Full Term (Aug 31 - Dec 18)
Start Date: Monday, Aug 31, 2026
End Date: Friday, Dec 18, 2026
Availability: On Campus
Day(s): Tues./Thurs.
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM

Healthcare Concepts and Medical Terminology: This course teaches the language of healthcare while also introducing the student to conceptual learning within the healthcare arena. The medical terminology component includes symbols abbreviations and acronyms common in a variety of healthcare settings. Students will learn prefixes suffixes and root words to help the student build a medical vocabulary. This course also explores professional healthcare roles and responsibilities communication in healthcare evidence-based practice quality & safety interprofessional collaboration & teamwork social determinants of health and other concepts relevant to those interested in pursuing a career in the health sciences.