2020-2021 Course Catalog

HIT 140 Medical Terminology

is designed to provide the student with knowledge of the meaning of word parts, pronunciation, and correct spelling of medical terms, along with some anatomy. Special emphasis is placed on the medical terminology as it relates to the human body. Students cannot receive credit for both HIT 140 and HLTH 140. To transfer to Richland, the course must have been completed at an AHDI (Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity)-accredited institution and must have been completed within the previous five (5) years from the time of transfer. This course is applicable toward all certificates, AAS, ALS (credit hours 3.0, lecture hours 3.0).

Credits

3.0

Division and Department

Health Professions / Health Information Techn