Health Administration: Essential Medical Terminology

In this course, students will learn essential medical terminology with content tailored for health administration professionals in public sector and non-profit settings. Content will cover anatomical terms, diverse medical specialties, and terminology used in diagnostics, laboratories, and clinical procedures. Students will learn to use medical language accurately and explore its application in healthcare policy, organizational management, and ethical considerations. Students will develop the skills to communicate effectively, support quality patient care, and confidently participate in the professional world of healthcare management and administration.

This class will meet synchronously for 0 - 4 hours and will include 4 - 0 hours of asynchronous instruction per week. Students should expect additional homework during the week.

This is one of three courses that comprise the Health Administration: Policy and Organizational Management Certificate at Evergreen. Courses can be taken in any order.