Focuses on the component parts of medical terms: prefixes, suffixes and word roots. You will practice formation, analysis and reconstruction of terms. Emphasis on spelling, definition and pronunciation. Introduction to operative, diagnostic, therapeutic and symptomatic terminology of all body systems, as well as systemic and surgical terminology.

Designed as an introduction to customer service for learners interested in working in various healthcare settings. The learner investigates healthcare systems, safety standards, and the workforce. The learner examines professionalism, interpersonal and written communication skills, and confidentiality as they relate to customer service in healthcare.

Intro to basic computer functions and applications utilized in contemporary healthcare settings. Students are introduced to the hardware and software components of modern computer systems and the application of computers in the workplace. Emphasizes the use of common software packages, operating systems, file management, word processing, spreadsheet, database, internet, and electronic mail.

Phlebotomy 1 introduces the learner to basic laboratory skills including infection control, OSHA regulations, ergonomics, laboratory safety and specimen collection. The learner will also be introduced to venipuncture. Prerequisites: (1050110400 Culture of Healthcare (C or better) (concurrent enrollment allowed) and 3150930200 Human Body in Health and Disease (C or better) (concurrent enrollment allowed) and 1050110100 Medical Terminology (C or better) (concurrent enrollment allowed)).

Introduces students to basic anatomy and physiology of the human body. Focuses on wellness and disease prevention. Students identify diseases that are frequently first diagnosed and treated in the medical office setting. Students learn to recognize the causes, signs, and symptoms of diseases of the major body systems as well as the diagnostic procedures, usual treatment, prognosis, and prevention of common diseases. Prerequisite: 1050110100 Medical Terminology (C or better) (concurrent enrollment allowed).

Phlebotomy 2 continues information learned in Phlebotomy 1. New skills will be learned including venipuncture, capillary puncture, heel sticks and arterial punctures. Prerequisite: 3051331000 Phlebotomy 1 (C or better).

EKG Basics prepares the learner in electrocardiography. The learner will learn electrode placement, procedure for obtaining EKG, troubleshooting the EKG machine. Also included is Basic First Aid.

Phlebotomy Preceptorship provides clinical experience for the student to participate in daily work in a laboratory. The student will perform venipuncture, capillary puncture, and arterial blood draws. The student will also return to the classroom for added theory. Prerequisites: (3051331000 Phlebotomy 1 (C or better) and 3051332000 Phlebotomy 2 (C or better) (concurrent enrollment allowed) and 3051332100 EKG Basics (C or better) (concurrent enrollment allowed) and 3150930900 Medical Law Ethics and Professionalism (C or better) (concurrent enrollment allowed) and 1050110700 Digital Literacy for Healthcare (C or better) (concurrent enrollment allowed)).

Prepares students to display professionalism and perform within ethical and legal boundaries in the health care setting. Students maintain confidentiality, examine legal aspects of the medical records, perform risk management procedures, and examine legal and bioethical issues.