BEN 'U'
College Classes
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
This is a semester-length, 3-unit college class taught by Modesto Junior College (MJC). The online course provides a basic introduction to medical terminology, with a focus on body systems. It provides the student with guided practice and assessment of prefixes, suffixes, word roots and combining forms. It includes vocabulary, definitions, spelling and pronunciation. A problem-solving approach to learning is the key strategy and focus of this course. This course fulfills Allied Health programs pre-requisites.
Course Schedule: January 9 – April 28
Online Registration: now through December 1, REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
Course Capacity: 70, registration is on first come, first served basis
Mandatory Online Orientation: January 7, 2012, 10 a.m. to noon PST
- Member of a BHMT bargaining unit
- Eligible for KP Tuition Reimbursement
- Have computer access with internet
- Able to attend mandatory pre-class online Orientation
Registration for Medical Terminology is now closed.
Medical Terminology Class FAQ
Who is eligible to take this class?
This class is open to BHMT bargaining unit members employed at Kaiser Permanente who are eligible to receive benefits from the Ben Hudnall Memorial Trust and Tuition Reimbursement benefits from their region.
How much does this class cost?
A payment for this class of no more than $400 will come from your personal Tuition Reimbursement account for 2012. You will not be required to pay up front for this course. Your Tuition Reimbursement account will be charged once you have completed the class. If you have exhausted your annual benefit the Trust will pay for the course. The $400 cost for this course includes instructor, books and materials, tutoring, an online Class Orientation and private class administration.
How do I enroll?
We are no longer taking enrollments. Class is full.
What happens after I complete the online MJC admission application?
You must then send an email to the MJC Program Administrator (gallardon@mjc.edu) stating you have submitted the online application, include your full name and 6 digit Electronic Application ID number. You will receive a reply email with required forms for you to complete and return to allow class enrollment.
This is an online class. What kind of computer skills do I need to be successful?
You need Internet access (preferably high speed) with a common Internet browser such as Internet Explorer. We suggest a skill level of an advanced beginner, so you are able to navigate through web browsers and operate basic functions such as copy, paste and save documents. Online classes can be isolating. Students will be able to participate in online chat with your instructor, tutor and classmates.
What are the tutor support services available and how do I use them?
Ways to access the tutor support services will be explained at the Class Orientation.
This is a "self-paced" class with scheduled exam deadlines. What does that mean?
There will be scheduled quizzes, a midterm and final with set deadlines. There is flexibility on a weekly basis for self-pacing between the tests and for learning the material at your own speed.
How many hours a week should I expect to spend "in class" and studying?
How much time it takes to move through a module will depend on your comfort and speed in navigating the online material, including your reading and comprehension speed. There is also a weekly open book quiz, but the more familiar you are with that week's topics, the less time it will take. You can expect to spend a minimum of 4.5 hours a week on the module and necessary study, but some students will require more time to master the material.
Can I use my Education Leave for this class?
Talk with your department manager and union steward about how you could best use some of your Education Leave for this class.
What are my responsibilities?
Training slots are limited for this class. Please sign up only if you are committed to take the class. You must be able to attend the Class Orientation. If you receive less than a C- (a passing grade), you will not be eligible for other Ben Hudnall Memorial Trust Training programs for one year.
When will the online Class Orientation be held?
Required online orientation: Saturday, January 7, 2012, 10 a.m. to noon PST
Modesto Junior College will be sending out an Orientation reminder with the online meeting participation information one week before the Orientation date.
- Be introduced to the instructor and class coordinators.
- Learn the online login procedures as well as other valuable class navigational tools and tips.
- Get more information about overall class expectations.
- Ask questions about the class and the Ben 'U' Program.
What if I am working when the online Class Orientation is being offered?
Attendance to the online Class Orientation is REQUIRED. If you cannot attend the Orientation do not sign up for this class.
I'm on the Waiting List - do I have to go to the online Class Orientation too?
Yes. The Orientation is mandatory for all potential students. This way if you are accepted into the class you would already have the class information necessary to jump right in.
What if I need to cancel or drop out? What happens to my Tuition Reimbursement account?
Contact Norma Gallardo with MJC (gallardon@mjc.edu or 209-575-6595) within 5 days of the course start date—Wednesday, Jan. 4—and your Tuition Reimbursement account will not be charged.
What support will be offered by the BHMT career counselors during this training?
BHMT career counselors are committed to your success in this class. If you encounter a problem that cannot be solved by the course instructor, tutor or the college support services, contact your BHMT career counselor for further assistance.
For additional information on career counseling services visit the LMP Career Planning website.
What happens after I complete the class?
The MJC Administrator will mail a copy of an Unofficial Transcript to employees within 5 days of successfully completing the course.
Course Administration: This class has been created for Kaiser Permanente BHMT bargaining unit employees through a partnership between the Ben Hudnall Memorial Trust Fund (BHMT) and Modesto Junior College (MJC). The class is being administered by the Ben Hudnall Memorial Trust and Modesto Junior College in cooperation with KP National Tuition Reimbursement.