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Medical Language (HC 117)

Term: 2022-2023 Academic Year

Faculty

Bridgett Jo Gacke
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Spring 2024 Office Hours:

Mondays - 10:00-12:00
Tuesdays - by appointment or email
Wednesdays - 10:00-12:00
Thursdays - 8:00-12:00
Fridays - available by appointment or email

Mylynn Hanson

Southeast Tech Department:

Academic Services

Health Core Instructor


Southeast Tech Position:

I am a Health Core instructor teaching courses that students are required to take before entering into one of the healthcare fields offered here at Southeast tech. 


Work Experience:

Over thirty years of nursing experience ranging from Medical-Surgical, Neurology, Orthopedic, Operating Room, Post Anesthesia Care, Executive Management, Cardiology.  


Education Background:

Diploma of Nursing, St. Luke's School of Nursing

R.N. to M.S.N with Education Specialty, Walden University 


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Description

This course is designed to provide the basic principles of medical word building. These principles, once learned, can readily be applied to develop an extensive medical vocabulary. The textbook is presented with a variety of self-teaching features allowing the student to work through the chapters in systemized fashion that focuses on body systems. Once satisfactorily completed, the student will be able to adequately communicate in the health care industry.