HSCI 484 – Medical Terminology (CRN: 92573)
at Skyline College for Fall 2025
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Course Information
HSCI 484 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY (3) Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester.
Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 846 or ESOL 400, or equivalent.
Designed to give students a basic background in medical terminology as used by medical transcriptionists, court reporters, law related occupations, and allied health occupations. The prefixes, roots, and suffixes of commonly used medical words are presented. Proper names of anatomical structures and their relationship to each other are covered by body system. Also listed as BUS. 485.
Transfer credit: CSU.
Course Details
Grade Mode: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Units: 3
Department: Health Science
Transfer Credit: CSU
Meeting Information
| Instructor | Meeting Date | Meeting Time | Days | Building | Room | Section | Section Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Hernandez | 08/13 - 12/15 | TBA | Virtual | Remote | OMH | Online |
Critical Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Day to Add | August 26, 2025 |
| Last day to drop with a refund | August 26, 2025 |
| Last Day to drop without W Grade | September 1, 2025 |
| Last Day to drop with W Grade | November 12, 2025 |
| Last Day to Change to Pass/No Pass | December 15, 2025 |