Students will be introduced to the medical terminology necessary to allow for effective communication as a health care professional, specifically to their role as a NUC. Students will also learn the basics of anatomy, physiology, and pathology, as well as the body structure and functions. Medical terminology will assist students in developing the language required to communicate effectively in a medical setting. Word structure, diagnostic procedures, and pharmacology as well as common medical terminology related to twelve body systems will be studied. A variety of disease processes, treatments and surgical terms and applications will be studied.