Distance Education Course FACTSHEET

FALL 2009
 

Medical Terminology
OAD211
Prerequisites: None.
Credit Hours: 3 credit(s)
Corequisites: None.
Required Lab: None.
Restrictions: None.

An on-campus orientation meeting is scheduled for this course.  Check the schedule linked here for date, time, and location.
 

Instructor:
 Desiree South
Address:
 P.O. Box 2545
Muscle Shoals, AL  35660
E-mail:
dsouth@nwscc.edu
Phone:
 256-331-5211
Fax:
  
Course Description:
 
This cours is designed to familiarize the student with medical terminology. Emphisis is on the spelling, definition, pronunciation, and usage of medical terms. Upon completion, the student should be able to communicate effectively using medical terminology.
Course Website :
  ** Access to the website is restricted to registered students and will not be available until the start of the semester.
Learning Management System : Blackboard Campus Edition 6.0
Watch the video! On-campus or Off-campus
 
Primary Delivery Format:
 Internet

Additional Technology Requirements :
 Computer with Internet Access (preferably DSL Connection or Higher)
Personal E-Mail Address (Yahoo, Gmail, etc.)
Lab Information:
 Students are not required to attend an on-campus lab for this course. 
However, students have access to computers in campus computer labs, libraries, and career centers if needed to complete course assignments..
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Going to Campus : Students within commuting distance will be required to come to campus to take two exams during the semester.  Students not within reasonable commuting distance (over 100 miles) will be required to have an approved proctoring arrangement used for all exams. Proctoring arrangements for all exams should be made and confirmed within the first three weeks of classes. Students should speak with the instructor regarding test proctoring, and the Distance Education Office will work with the student to find an appropriate proctor.
 
Special Attendance Requirements : Students must come to campus to take two exams.  A test proctor may be used in special circumstances.
 
An on-campus orientation meeting is scheduled for this course.  Check the schedule linked here for date, time, and location.
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Course Requirements & Assignments: Please refer to course syllabus. The syllabus will be posted for registered students in Blackboard and will be available by the end of the second day of classes.  A sample course syllabus is linked here.  However, the instructor reserves the right to modify the course syllabus and assignments at his/her discretion.

Course Materials:
 
Textbook: Basic Medical Terminology, Besser and Fisher
 
Recommended Supplies: pen or pencil
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Tuition & Fees:

Distance education students will pay $110 per credit hour enrolled.  This equals $330 for a 3 credit hour course or $440 for a four credit hour class.
 
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For general information on NW-SCC's Distance Education courses, please contact April Cookson at 256-331-5395 or cookson@nwscc.edu.

For specific information regarding this course, please contact Desiree South, the course instructor, at 256-331-5211 or dsouth@nwscc.edu.

For registration information, please visit the NW-SCC Admissions Office,  call 256-331-5267 or toll-free 800-645-8967, or e-mail your questions to dhamm@nwscc.edu.
 

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