UPI Study Colleges University of the People Medical Terminology
University of the People Transfer Credit · Health 120

HLTH 3102 – Introduction to Health Psychology at UoPeople.

Earn this University of the People equivalency through UPI Study's Medical Terminology — 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits, fully online, self-paced.

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🎓3 College Credits ACE & NCCRS Approved ⏱️Self-paced · 28–30 days avg.
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Medical Terminology — transfers as HLTH 3102 – Introduction to Health Psychology at University of the People
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Medical Terminology
Health 120 · 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits
Transfers as
University of the People recognizes as
HLTH 3102 – Introduction to Health Psychology
3 transcript credits · Internal ref: HLTH 3102
WASC accredited since 2025 · Transcript sent directly to University of the People
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🎓 Credit
3 cr
Transferable to UoPeople
⏱️ Speed
28–30
Days average to complete
Pass rate
97%
Student completion rate
What you'll learn

A full semester of medical terminology, at your own pace.

🎯Learning outcomes
  • Accurately decode and apply medical terms — including prefixes, suffixes, and root words — across body systems, pathological conditions, and diagnostic procedures.
  • Demonstrate a foundational understanding of human anatomy and physiology through the lens of organ systems and their terminology.
  • Recognize provider-level diagnoses organized by body system and interpret clinical documentation with confidence.
  • Identify pathological conditions, cellular adaptations, and routes of infectious disease transmission using proper medical vocabulary.
  • Navigate medical abbreviations, radiology terms, pharmacological language, and oncology terminology used in real healthcare environments.
📚Major topics covered
Medical term construction & abbreviations Prefixes, suffixes & root words Anatomical directional terminology Body planes & cavities Pathology & cellular adaptations Lymphatic & immune system terms Skeletal & muscular system terminology Cardiovascular system vocabulary Respiratory system diseases & treatments Gastrointestinal tract terminology Nervous system & neurological conditions Eye & ear anatomy and disorders Integumentary & endocrine systems Reproductive system terminology Diagnostic exam vocabulary Radiology, pharmacology & oncology terms
Grading: 25% Attendance · 25% Quizzes · 25% Assignments · 25% Final Exam
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UPI Study sends your official transcript directly to University of the People's registrar. UoPeople applies the equivalency: HLTH 3102 – Introduction to Health Psychology.

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$1,170
Credits transferred
30
Months to complete via UPI
15

UoPeople is tuition-free, but charges a $120 per-course assessment fee for undergraduate courses. Savings = transferred credits × $40 (the per-credit equivalent of UoPeople's $120 assessment fee for a 3-credit course). UoPeople credit awards subject to their evaluation policy.

Frequently asked questions

Everything about Medical Terminology → UoPeople.

📚 About Medical Terminology
What is Medical Terminology?
Medical Terminology is a college-level course covering healthcare management, finance, or administration topics. It is Health 120 — worth 3 credit hours, carrying an NCCRS recommendation from NCCRS.
Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for students pursuing careers in healthcare administration, management, or operations — as well as working professionals in health settings looking to advance their knowledge and credentials.
Is this course self-paced?
Yes. The course is fully self-paced with no deadlines or fixed class times. Most students complete it in 28–30 days, but you can move faster or slower depending on your schedule.
How many college credits is this course worth?
This course carries an NCCRS recommendation for 3 semester credit hours. UPI Study courses follow the same evaluation standard used across thousands of colleges and universities.
Are there exams? How is grading done?
Yes — the course includes quizzes, assignments, and a final exam. Your grade is equally weighted: 25% Attendance · 25% Quizzes · 25% Assignments · 25% Final Exam.
How do I check if my university accepts UPI Study credits?
Check our Find My College directory . If your university recognizes NCCRS credit recommendations, UPI Study courses qualify. You can also book a free call with our team.
How does UPI Study compare to a traditional university course?
A traditional university course in this subject typically costs $500–$1,500+ per credit hour and requires fixed schedules, campus attendance, and semester timelines. UPI Study covers the same NCCRS-recommended content at $250 total , with no deadlines and no campus requirement.
Can international students take this course?
Yes. UPI Study courses carry an NCCRS recommendation — recognized by cooperating institutions in the U.S., Canada, the UK, and other countries. Students have submitted credits across 26+ countries.
🎯 About HLTH 3102 – Introduction to Health Psychology at UoPeople
Does University of the People accept Medical Terminology as a direct equivalent to their HLTH 3102 – Introduction to Health Psychology?
Yes. Under the formal Articulation Agreement between UPI Study and University of the People, UPI Study's Medical Terminology is recognized as a direct named equivalent of UoPeople's HLTH 3102 – Introduction to Health Psychology — not just elective or GE bucket credit. This is the strongest form of transfer recognition.
Will this transfer with full named-course credit, or just as elective?
Full named-course credit. The MOU specifically lists Medical Terminology as transferring as HLTH 3102 – Introduction to Health Psychology — meaning it satisfies that specific course requirement on your UoPeople transcript, not a generic elective slot.
What if I've already taken HLTH 3102 – Introduction to Health Psychology at UoPeople or elsewhere?
If you've already received credit for HLTH 3102 – Introduction to Health Psychology, UoPeople typically applies UPI Study's Medical Terminology as elective credit instead (at the registrar's discretion). Check with your UoPeople advisor before enrolling to confirm placement.
How does this compare to taking HLTH 3102 – Introduction to Health Psychology directly at UoPeople?
The credit value is identical: 3 credits toward your UoPeople degree. UPI Study's course is self-paced and online ($89/month or $250 one-time), while UoPeople's subscription is $39/month — but UPI Study lets you finish faster and start without UoPeople enrollment. Many students complete UPI Study courses BEFORE enrolling at UoPeople to reduce overall program time.
Does University of the People ever change which courses they accept as HLTH 3102 – Introduction to Health Psychology?
Equivalencies are reviewed periodically. The current Articulation Agreement between UPI Study and University of the People explicitly lists Medical Terminology → HLTH 3102 – Introduction to Health Psychology. We update this page whenever the MOU changes. If you've already completed the course and earned an NCCRS-recommended transcript, your credit recognition is generally honored even if future versions of the MOU change.
🔄 About transferring to UoPeople
How many UPI Study courses can I stack toward my UoPeople degree?
University of the People accepts up to 75% of degree credit requirements as transfer credit — up to 90 credits for the bachelor's degree. 67 UPI Study courses are recognized by UoPeople under the Articulation Agreement, so you can stack a substantial portion of your degree before enrolling at UoPeople.
Do I need to enroll at UoPeople first?
No. You can take UPI Study courses with no UoPeople enrollment, no application, and no admission process. Take the course, earn the credit, then submit your transcript to UoPeople when you're ready.
How does the transcript reach UoPeople?
Once you complete Medical Terminology, UPI Study sends an official transcript in PDF format directly to the email address designated by University of the People. UoPeople's registrar applies the agreed equivalency (HLTH 3102 – Introduction to Health Psychology) to your transcript. No third-party services are involved.
About this course

Understanding Medical Terminology for your UoPeople credit.

What is Medical Terminology?

Medical Terminology is the study of the words used in healthcare to describe the body, diseases, procedures, tests, and treatments. It focuses on how medical terms are built from prefixes, suffixes, and root words, so you can understand what a term means even if you have never seen it before. The course also introduces common abbreviations and the language used across major body systems.

How the course teaches you

Medical Terminology (Health 120) is a 3-credit course with 25% Attendance, 25% Quizzes, 25% Assignments, and 25% Final Exam. It uses video lessons, practice work, and a cumulative final to help you learn how medical terms are built from prefixes, suffixes, and root words, along with common abbreviations and body-system language. When you finish and your transcript is reviewed by University of the People, the credit is recognized as HLTH 3102 – Introduction to Health Psychology, a named course equivalency in the UoPeople catalog.

How it helps beyond the classroom

The vocabulary in this course helps you read healthcare terms more accurately, which matters when you are dealing with anatomy, diagnoses, tests, treatments, and clinical documentation. At University of the People, that credit can support progress in programs such as the Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science, where every accepted course helps you move closer to degree completion. Because UoPeople accepts transfer credit within its 90-credit limit, this course may fit into a larger transfer plan instead of being treated as a loose elective.

Skills you walk away with

Break down medical terms into prefixes, roots, and suffixesInterpret clinical documentation by body systemUnderstand anatomical directional terms and body planesRecognize common abbreviations, radiology terms, and oncology languageIdentify pathology, cellular adaptations, and infectious disease termsUse cardiovascular, respiratory, skeletal, and gastrointestinal vocabulary correctlyRead provider-level diagnoses with greater confidence

Taking this course toward UoPeople

After you complete the course, your transcript is sent for review and University of the People evaluates the credit for transfer. UoPeople applies the named equivalency HLTH 3102 – Introduction to Health Psychology, which means the course is not just accepted in general but matched to a specific place in the catalog. That matters because it can help you plan how this credit fits into your UoPeople degree path, including programs like the Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science. UoPeople allows up to 90 transfer credits, so this course may count as part of the maximum transfer total rather than outside it.

Who this course is for

This course is a practical choice for students planning to transfer to University of the People and want a named course equivalency rather than an uncertain elective. It can make sense for adults returning to school, students finishing a degree, or people building a transfer plan around UoPeople’s 90-credit maximum. It is not the best fit if you need a course that stays narrowly focused on a different subject area, since UoPeople recognizes it specifically as HLTH 3102 – Introduction to Health Psychology.

Verified transfer details

What it means to transfer to UoPeople.

University of the People is the world's first non-profit, tuition-free, WASC-accredited online university. Its team evaluates your transcript for you, and you only pay a small per-course assessment fee — no tuition.

What UoPeople offers UPI students
Tuition-free degree programs
Only $17 per course transferred
Free transcript evaluation
WASC-accredited since 2025
The numbers
75%
Max transfer toward an associate or bachelor's
$17
Per-course transfer fee (no tuition)
📋 UoPeople's official transfer page → WASC accredited since 2025

Transfer credits are never guaranteed. Final credit awards are determined solely by the receiving university's registrar.

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Enroll for $250 (or use a UPI Study subscription), finish in 28–30 days, and transfer 3 credits to University of the People.