AHL 120 (All Sections: 070, 071, 072) NO CAMPUS VISITS ARE REQUIRED

The course will officially open on , Monday, August 25, 2008. The course will end on Friday, December 19, 2008. You may have access a couple days before the official opening date g depending on when the Triton Technology Department uploads the class list into the system. The syllabus and all information regarding the operation of the Comprehensive Medical Terminology (AHL 120) is available on the Homepage of the course.

This course will cover all 22 chapters of the book listed below. You will be required to complete the exercises in the book, the online lectures, a quiz and an exam for each chapter.

All work can easily be completed on your personal home computer. However, if you do not have access to a home computer, the quizzes and exams can be taken in the computer lab at the AT Building.

We will be covering the entire book in 15 weeks.

The book title and ISBN is listed below. You must purchase a book that contains an access code. The access code is contained in the pamphlet packaged with the book. It is usually printed on the inside front or back cover of the pamphlet. The cost of the book will be approximately $86.00. You can purchase the book online or directly from the Triton Book Store.

Login information is also listed below. Please continue to read.

2. Access Code Only

If you have purchased a used book, you cannot use the access code of the previous owner. You must purchase your own access code. Once an access code is used by a student, it is permanently attached to that person's name and cannot be used by another student. If you have mistakenly purchased a book without an access code, you should choose this option.

If you have previously taken this course but must repeat it, your original access will not work. You will need to purchase another access code.

If you may need to buy another access code, you may purchase one from the Triton Bookstore.  The bookstore may need to special order this "Access Code Only" option. 

The approximate cost when purchasing an access code (only) in this manner is $40.00. 

To enter the AHL 120 Comprehensive Medical Terminology Course:

1. Go to the Triton Web cite: www.triton.edu

2. Click on: Quick Links

3. Click on Blackboard

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1. Enter your user name.

In order to do this you must:

Enter your first and last name in small letters with no spaces.

For example if your name is : John Smith you should enter johnsmith.

2. Enter your password.

Your password is the first initial of your first name, the first 3 letters of your last name, and the last 4 numbers of your social security number. Enter using no spaces or dashes.
Name: John Smith

Social Security Number: 123-45-6789

Password:
· First initial of First Name: j
· First Three (3) letters of Last Name: smi
· Last Four (4) digits of your SSN: 6789

Password Example - jsmi6789

NOTE:

• Those with last names that have a prefix such as "Mc" followed by a space or any hyphenated names or names with an apostrophe will have a slightly different password.
• If a space or puctuation occurs in a name, the password will drop everything after the space or punctuation, including the space or punctuation.
• Example: Jane Mc Mahon / Jane O'Malley (ss# 123456789)
  
• User name: janemcmahon / janeomalley
  
• Password: jmc6789 / jo6789

3. Enter your access code.

The access code is packaged in a pamphlet inside the text you have purchased. It is usually printed on the inside front cover of the enclosed pamphlet. Once you enter this access code, you should no longer need it this semester. However, keep the access code in a safe place. Problems can occur that would require you to re-enter the code. Once you use the code no one else will be able to use it. The code is forever linked to the name under which you are registered in this class. Even a change in the spelling of your name will negate your access code.

Medical terminology is required in all of the Allied Health Programs at Triton College. Some may require only the basic medical terminology course (AHL101). However, if you wish to have a more in-depth understanding or a greater knowledge base in this subject area, you should consider taking this course. You may substitute the AHL 120 course for the AHL 101 course. The 2 extra course hours will count as elective hours.