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Oct 27, 2009 12:37 PM

Medical Terminology: To Take or Not to Take?

by mrsb04

I am considering taking medical terminology next quarter online, but was not sure if I should take it. All the nursing schools I am applying to, do not require the class...but I thought it might be a good class to take. Suggestions? Has anyone taken the class? Thanks!


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from TheSquire
Old Oct 27, 2009, 10:21 PM

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It's helpful to take before A&P. It probably helps after, but you'll be passingly familiar with more terms in the class at that point.
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from luckymee
Old Oct 28, 2009, 07:19 PM

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I took it in the classroom last semester and the knowledge I learned has been extremely helpful for me in Anatomy this semester! Anatomy is hard in itself...so any extra push is great. I would definitely take it...the knowledge you learn will stick with you. = )
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from aleighc1
Old Oct 28, 2009, 11:44 PM

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I loved my medical terminology class, it was so fun and I learned a lot. I certainly don't think it would be a waste of your time if you took it, even if you don't need to.
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Old Oct 31, 2009, 10:38 PM

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I personally recommend it. I'm taking Health Assessment now and it certainly has prepared me in composing my Care Plans. . I still have my textbook and use it as a supplemental resource time & time again.
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from Remilekun
Old Nov 01, 2009, 07:03 PM

Default Re: Medical Terminology: To Take or Not to Take?
It was an easy class, I took it to beef up my GPA. To be honest though, you can buy the dictionary and learn just as much. The whole class for me was about memorizing, then I think we had to write a two page paper using some medical terminology.
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from mscott7108
Old Nov 06, 2009, 08:57 PM

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I see that you have already received several replys on this but I just wanted to add to the list and say it is class I think is great for any future health care pro. I am currently taking Med term. and it is so helpful. In my class it is not only the word parts but so much more. We go over diseases and ways to treat/diagnose them. Anywho it is a great class and if you have the time and the $$ I say go for it, it can only help you!
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from mrsb04
Old Nov 07, 2009, 02:32 PM

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Thanks to all your responses. I decided to take the class and am registered for it next quarter. I hope it goes well. Thanks again!
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from Narnian70
Old Nov 08, 2009, 10:36 AM

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Good choice! I am taking Medical Terminology I right now and love it. It has been very helpful for A&P I, which I am also taking this semester.

I just enrolled in Medical Terminology II for the Spring semester, along with A&P II.

Let us know what you think!
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from Mell Bell
Old Nov 08, 2009, 01:39 PM
Updated Nov 08, 2009 at 01:58 PM by Mell Bell

Default Re: Medical Terminology: To Take or Not to Take?
Very good choice to take the class! I am taking it right now online. I have already taken A+P I and II, so it is sort of a refresher for me, but extremely helpful. You will learn a lot, and it will help you in your other classes.
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