Virginia Western Community College: Medical Terminology - HLT 143

Medical Terminology - HLT 143 at Virginia Western Community College

HLT 143 - Medical Terminology: Provides an understanding of medical abbreviations and terms. Includes the study of prefixes, suffixes, word stems and technical terms with emphasis on proper spelling, pronunciation and usage.

Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

3 credits

HLT 143 Detailed Outline

Schedule at Virginia Western Community College

Fall 2026 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
77073	HLT 143-12	3	M W	2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.	2026-08-24	Main	P
77666	HLT 143-13	3	M W	10:50 a.m.-1:50 p.m.	2026-10-20	Main	P
76560	HLT 143-V1	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2026-08-24	Virtual Distance Learning	WW
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/ This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
77235	HLT 143-V2	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2026-08-24	Virtual Distance Learning	WW
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method. Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
77070	HLT 143-V3	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2026-08-24	Virtual Distance Learning	WW
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/ See College Catalog for course requisite(s). This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
76559	HLT 143-V4	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2026-08-24	Virtual Distance Learning	WW
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method. Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/ See College Catalog for course requisite(s).
77938	HLT 143-V5	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2026-08-24	Virtual Distance Learning	WW
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method. Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/ See College Catalog for course requisite(s).

Spring 2027 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
41313	HLT 143-11	3	Tu Th	2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.	2027-01-19	Main	P
40618	HLT 143-V2	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2027-01-19	Virtual Distance Learning	WW
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method. Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
40915	HLT 143-V3	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2027-01-19	Virtual Distance Learning	WW
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/ This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
41349	HLT 143-V4	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2027-01-19	Virtual Distance Learning	WW
41379	HLT 143-V5	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2027-01-19	Virtual Distance Learning	WW
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/ This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.

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