Medical Terminology for MT 1 (MEDC 1120)

This course is designed to introduce foundations of medical terminology and provide a working knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and disease processes. Students become familiar with basic word structure, prefixes, suffixes, terms pertaining to the body as a whole, and those relating to specific body systems and abbreviations. Emphasis is on spelling, definition and pronunciation.
Course code: MEDC 1120
Credits: 2.5
Length: 62.5 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=MEDC&number=1120
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  • 1. Basic word structure
    2. Terms pertaining to the body as a whole
    3. Suffixes
    4. Prefixes
    5. Musculoskeletal system
    6. Integumentary system
    7. Digestive system
    8. Cardiovascular system
    9. Respiratory system

Student must achieve a grade of at least 70% on the challenge examination.

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

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† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.