Introduction to Medical Terminology

BEN U ACADEMICS College Preparatory
Introduction to Medical Terminology

This online non-college credit course provided by Kaiser Permanente School of Allied Health Sciences (KPSAHS) helps students learn medical terminology at their own pace over six weeks. Students will learn the basic structure of medical terminology and how these terms are used to describe patient care and treatment. Students will study the component parts of medical terms: prefixes, suffixes and word roots.

 

Prep for KP recruitment exam: This online course offers an opportunity to prepare for the KP Medical Terminology test.

Transferability Requirement

BHMT participants are responsible for making sure selected course(s) will transfer to the accepting institution.

 

 

KPSAHS registration.

 

 

REGISTER

Requirements
ELIGIBILITY
PREREQUISTES
COMPUTER

  • You must be a BHMT-eligible employee with “active” KP employment status.
  • You must have completed your probationary period.
  • You must be a regular, benefited full-time or part-time employee – typically working 20 hours or more per week.
  • You must be able to attend required pre-class online orientation more per week.
  • Open to all regions.

 

  • None

  • Have computer access with internet

Academic Calendar

2018 KPSAHS Academic Calendar

INTRO TO MED TERM

SESSION 1

January 2 – February 9

registration period: 12/1/17 – 12/22/17

SESSION 2

June 4 – July 13

registration period: 4/27/18 – 5/25/18

INTRO TO ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

SESSION 1

March 6 – April13

registration period: 1/26/18 – 2/23/18

SESSION 2

October 19 – November 16

registration period: 8/31/18 – 10/1/18

INTRO TO BIOLOGY

SESSION 1

March 6 – April 13

registration period: 1/26/18 – 2/23/18

SESSION 2

October 19 – November 16

registration period: 8/31/18 – 10/1/18

 

 

 

Mandatory online orientation: You must complete an online orientation by the end of the first week of class. The online orientation is available to you any time after registration closes. Note: If you have taken the Online Orientation as a prerequisite for another KPSAHS class, you do not have to take it again. You will automatically be exempted when you enroll for this class.

 

Important Certificate Information: You must complete all the lessons and the final exam at 80% or higher to receive a 24 hour advanced certificate.

 

Student Agreement

This program and participation is governed by the terms of the BHMT Student Agreement. Please take a few moments to familiarize yourself with the student agreement; by registering and participating in this program you are agreeing to comply with it.

 

Unsuccessful Course Completion and Dropped Class Policy

Ben U programs require your time and effort on a consistent basis as well as communicating with the course instructor, tutor, or BHMT Career Counselor if you are having difficulties or conflicts. Should you not complete your program successfully with a ‘C’ or better, pass, or drop the course by the institution’s 1st drop date, your participation in Trust programs may be suspended for a period of twelve months.