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You can make a difference in other people's lives if you know how to speak the language of medicine. Our Medical Terminology course is vital for healthcare professionals, as it equips you for success in career training programs in this high-demand field.

This medical terminology training course offers a comprehensive introduction to medical terminology and the human body, emphasizing the interconnectedness of various systems in health and disease. You will explore critical topics such as the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems, as well as the lymphatic and immune systems. The curriculum is structured in two parts, featuring a midterm exam after the first seven lessons and a final exam at the end of the course. Additional subjects covered include the nervous system, special senses, the integumentary system, and mental health, preparing you for a well-rounded understanding of human anatomy and medical practices.

For those who have had previous exposure and understanding of the medical language, there is an opportunity to demonstrate your prior knowledge by testing and showing mastery level in medical terminology. This feature is optional for all students. If the minimum 80% test score requirement is met, you will have the option to accept that test score in place of completing medical terminology course content or decline and complete the course in its entirety. It is important to understand that this course feature only applies to the online Medical Terminology course, the standalone course, or advanced career training course bundles that include Medical Terminology.

Funding Disclaimer: For Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funded students, please consult with your funding source representative before taking advantage of the Medical Terminology test-out feature. Different funding programs may have specific requirements and/or restrictions. If you attempt the test-out feature(s) in the Medical Terminology course without getting approval, your funding benefits may be jeopardized.

You can make a difference in other people's lives if you know how to speak the language of medicine. Our Medical Terminology course is vital for healthcare professionals, as it equips you for success in career training programs in this high-demand field.

This medical terminology training course offers a comprehensive introduction to medical terminology and the human body, emphasizing the interconnectedness of various systems in health and disease. You will explore critical topics such as the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems, as well as the lymphatic and immune systems. The curriculum is structured in two parts, featuring a midterm exam after the first seven lessons and a final exam at the end of the course. Additional subjects covered include the nervous system, special senses, the integumentary system, and mental health, preparing you for a well-rounded understanding of human anatomy and medical practices.

For those who have had previous exposure and understanding of the medical language, there is an opportunity to demonstrate your prior knowledge by testing and showing mastery level in medical terminology. This feature is optional for all students. If the minimum 80% test score requirement is met, you will have the option to accept that test score in place of completing medical terminology course content or decline and complete the course in its entirety. It is important to understand that this course feature only applies to the online Medical Terminology course, the standalone course, or advanced career training course bundles that include Medical Terminology.

Funding Disclaimer: For Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funded students, please consult with your funding source representative before taking advantage of the Medical Terminology test-out feature. Different funding programs may have specific requirements and/or restrictions. If you attempt the test-out feature(s) in the Medical Terminology course without getting approval, your funding benefits may be jeopardized.

This course provides an introduction to healthcare careers and medical terminology. A description of NIACC’s healthcare programs and common healthcare-related trainings will be provided. This course also presents a fundamental approach to basic medical terminology related to selected body systems. A word-building system is used to analyze medical terms. Emphasis is placed on spelling, definitions, pronunciations, and common abbreviations.

Registration deadline is July 30, 2026 at 4pm.

This course is 100% online. Registration deadline is August 24 at 4pm.

Have questions about enrolling in this course? Fill out this short form and a NIACC team member will contact you.

This class is an asynchronous virtual course.

To enroll in this class, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) must:

  *Provide proof of a current unrestricted Iowa license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

  *Provide proof of working as an LPN a minimum of 1040 hours.

  *Work in a Licensed Hospital, Licensed Skilled Nursing Facility, or Certified End-Stage Renal Dialysis Unit

  *Work for an employing agency that has policies on file which allow the expanded role of the LPN related to IV Therapy as stated in Iowa Code, Chapter 152 and 655 IAC Chapter 4 and 6.

Registration deadline is August 18, 2026 at 4:00 pm.

Following successful completion of the classroom and lab sessions, students will complete a clinical experience.  Clinicals must be arranged prior to the class start date.

Class will NOT meet Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

Class is scheduled in two-hour time slots.  Please call 641-422-4358 to schedule your time slot.  Students will attend the time slot they are assigned at registration.  Times are subject to change.

Mercy One North Iowa employees: Please contact Melissa TeKippe (641-428-7397) for access to the ADVANCED NRP Provider Curriculum through HealthStream. It is highly recommended that you read the 9th edition Textbook of Neonatal Resuscitation. Textbooks are available for check-out at your facility.
Non-Mercy One North Iowa employees: Please register for the ADVANCED NRP Provider Curriculum at: https://nrplearningplatform.com/login. It is highly recommended that you read the 9th edition Textbook of Neonatal Resuscitation.  To BORROW a textbook from NIACC’s Continuing Education Department, please contact Amanda Andrews at 641-422-4437.

Please call 641-422-4358 to register. Class is scheduled in two-hour time slots.  Students will attend the time slot they were assigned at registration.  Times are subject to change.

THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.

Registration deadline is September 8, 2026 at 4:00 pm.

To be successful in this program you must prepare by reading the TNCC manual and completing the required pre-session work. It is essential that the pre-session work is completed prior to class. Failure to do so may result in unsuccessful course completion.  You will receive an email from the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) with instructions on how to access the pre-course materials. Be sure to check your Inbox, Spam and Junk mail. If you are already an ENA member, please follow the instructions provided in the email.  Do not login to the website as you normally do.