Medical Terminology for MOA 1 (MEDC 1135)

This course introduces students to medical terminology (word structure, prefixes, suffixes, spelling, abbreviations and pronunciation). Students will study the body as a whole, including directional terms. Students will learn human anatomy and physiology, pathological conditions and investigative methods relating to the digestive, urinary, male and female reproductive and musculoskeletal systems.

This course is part of the full-time Medical Office Assistant Program
Course code: MEDC 1135
Credits: 2.5
Length: 62.5 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=MEDC&number=1135
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  • Medical word structure, prefixes, suffixes, spelling, abbreviations and pronounciation
  • Body as a whole
  • Digestive system
  • Urinary system
  • Male reproductive system
  • Female reproductive system
  • Musculoskeletal system

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.