MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY

This course is designed for anyone currently employed, or considering a career, in healthcare or associated occupations. It is an excellent preparatory course for those entering CNA, CMA, EMT, LPN/RN, or Medical Transcription.

Students will learn the tools of work analysis to aid in their understanding of complex medical terms, and then learn to relate those terms to normal and abnormal structure and function of the human body. Specialized lectures will delve into the various body systems. In addition, students will learn the basics of drug classification and terminology related to the administration of drugs; diagnostic tests and procedures; and common abbreviations, acronyms, and symbols used in the various healthcare professions.

This class is a Prerequisite for our Billing and Coding Specialist class.

3 Credit Hour course. Cost includes textbook, program fee and tuition.

Course Length Course Cost
16 weeks $372
*not including textbook

YOU WILL LEARN

  • Understand the purpose and concepts of long term care.

  • Recognize patients’ rights and the legal implications of working in health care.

  • Demonstrate/perform hands on skills for meeting patient needs.

  • Demonstrate and practice infection control and blood borne pathogen precautions.

  • Have knowledge of the certification requirements for the State of Kansas.

  • Demonstrate the ability to interpret and understand medical terminology.

  • Demonstrate basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.

  • Possess knowledge of disease prevention and health promotion.

CAREERS

  • Hospitals

  • Physician offices

  • Long-term care

  • Nursing homes

  • Home health care

INFORMATION

FACULTY

Naomi Tatro MSN, RN

Naomi Tatro is a Registered Nurse who earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Oklahoma Wesleyan University. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing Education from Western Governors University.

Mrs. Tatro has experience with the aging population from working as a charge nurse and director of nursing in long-term care facilities. She has worked in forensic nursing and pediatric home health. As an educator, she began as a CNA instructor at Cloud County Community College before joining Salina Tech’s Allied Health Program in 2013. Mrs. Tatro later served as a full-time Practical Nursing instructor for Salina Tech before becoming the college’s Director of Nursing and Allied Health in 2023.

naomi.tatro@salinatech.edu
785-309-3105

CONTACT

Contact the Enrollment Specialist or Health Occupations Specialist with any questions, or admission requirement information.

Emily Ingalls – Enrollment Specialist
785-309-3132
emily.ingalls@salinatech.edu

Bekki Ringle – Health Occupations Specialist
785-309-3102
bekki.ringle@salinatech.edu