PTEC 102 Anatomy, Physiology and Medical Terminology

School of Health and Human Services

PTEC 102 Anatomy, Physiology and Medical Terminology is an introduction to medical language, and the anatomy and physiology of the human body using a body system approach. Students will learn to describe normal functioning of body systems and begin to explore the pathophysiology of common diseases and medical conditions that will be covered in Pharmacology I and Pharmacology II.

Prerequisites: PTEC 101 with a CRG

Corequisite: PTEC 111

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Transfer Agreements

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Course Details
Total number of weeks6
Total Credits
Total Hours120
Typical hours per week breakdown
Lecture20

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

  1. Use appropriate medical terminology to communicate information related to anatomy and physiology
  2. Describe the anatomy and physiology of body systems pertinent to pharmacology
  3. Identify physical parameters used to assess patient health and the pharmacy technician’s role in measuring these parameters
  4. Recognize characteristics of common diseases and medical conditions
  5. Describe the impact of social determinants of health on the well-being of individuals and communities

Grading Table

Standard Nursing Unit Clerk, Medical Transcription, Editing and Documentation, and Pharmacy Technician Programs Grading Table

Percentage Letter Grade GPA
96 - 100 A+ 4.33
92-95 A 4.00
89-91 B+ 3.33
86-88 B 3.00
83-85 C+ 2.33
80-82 C 2.00
79 & lower F 0.00

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Disclaimer

Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.