NRAD 222  Medical Terminology      
CRN: 50156
Course begins: June 18, 2018
Course ends: July 27, 2018
Mandatory meetings: none
Instructor: Antonia Torrey PhD, RN
Email: atorrey@cuesta.edu
Office Phone: 546-3100 ext. 2793

Dear Student,

Welcome to distance education at Cuesta College. My name is Antonia Torrey and I will be your instructor in this Medical Terminology course. This letter is to inform you of some important details prior to the beginning of this online class. Please read this page carefully.

Course Description

Students receive a thorough grounding in basic medical terminology through a study of root words, prefixes and suffixes and a focus on correct spelling and use of medical terms.

Student Learning Outcomes

• Explain the basic principles of medical word building and use word parts to interpret and understand unfamiliar medical terminology.
• Identify and use correct medical terminology to describe the anatomy of the human body, including the structures, components, and functions of the major organs and organ systems.

Required Materials (Can be purchased from Cuesta Bookstore)

• Chabner, D. (2017). The Language of Medicine (11^th). ISBN: 978-0-323-37081-3 (Can be purchased from Cuesta Bookstore).

Computer Requirements

Basic computer skills and Internet access are required for this course. Browser and minimum computer requirements are described here.Links to an external site.

Canvas Learning Management System

• This course is taught using Canvas, a Web-based tool used to facilitate teaching an online class.
• You can access a reference for Canvas login instructions by clicking hereLinks to an external site..
• To access technical support for Canvas click hereLinks to an external site..
• You will have access to this class the Friday before the semester begins.

Student Readiness & Time Requirement

• Be prepared to log on at least 3 times each week and allow 12-18 hours of study time per week.
• The Online Class Readiness QuizLinks to an external site. is not mandatory, but it is helpful.
• If you have a disability and might need accommodations (support services) in this class, please contact Disabled Student Program & ServicesLinks to an external site. (Building 3300) as soon as possible to ensure that you receive the accommodations in a timely manner.

School Policy

Each student is required to follow all school guidelines and comply with all school deadlines including taking responsibility for adding and/or dropping this class. Please visit the following links for details.

• Adding coursesLinks to an external site.
• Dropping coursesLinks to an external site.
• Cuesta waitlistLinks to an external site. procedure
• Student conduct policyLinks to an external site.

If you have any questions prior to the first day of class, please email me. Again, welcome, and I look forward to meeting you in cyberspace.

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