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Medical Terminology

Medical Terminology is the PREQUISITE for ALL Medical Assistant programs.

medical terminology logo with stethoscope

Prepare for work in the health industry by learning medical terminology. Learn vocabulary that medical professionals use to describe the body, what it does, and the treatments they prescribe.

Chula Vista Adult School
(619 ) 796-7000

DAYS/TIMES:

Monday through Thursday/1:00 pm to 4:00pm

LENGTH: 18 weeks

San Ysidro Adult School
(619 ) 428-7200

DAYS/TIMES:

Monday and Wednesday/1:00 pm to 4:30pm          

OR

Tuesday and Thursday/1:00pm to 4:30pm

LENGTH: 18 weeks

New Student Orientation on Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 2pm at San Ysidro Adult School in room 202

 

COST: All CTE courses consist of FREE registration and online curriculum.*

*Some CTE courses require students to purchase supplies and/or books.

CAREER COURSES DIRECTORY

For more detailed information on each course, select an individual course webpage link below. 

*(cc) = College Credit: Many CTE courses are articulated with Southwestern Community College. This means you will earn college credits and get a jump start on a college degree. All articulated courses are noted with (cc) in the title.

Regular office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:45am to 6:45pm.*

CLOSED ON FRIDAYS

*Office hours may change. Go to the school’s website for changes to office hours.