Medical Terminology for Medical Office Assistant 1 (MEDC 1141)

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 the anatomy and physiology of body systems, as well as some of the pathological conditions, diagnostic tests, and procedures relevant to those systems.
Course code: MEDC 1141
Credits: 3.5
Length: 72.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=MEDC&number=1141
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Additional Information

  • The basic structure of medical terms
    Directional (anatomical) terms, the body as a whole
    Prefixes used in medical terminology
    Suffixes used in medical terminology
    *All topics include: medical abbreviations, spelling, pronunciation, pathology, and diagnostic tests and procedures related to each body system
  • Digestive system
    Urinary system
    Female reproductive system
    Male reproductive system
    Musculoskeletal system
  • Cardiovascular system
    Respiratory system
    Nervous system
    Sensory systems (eyes & ears)
    Lymphatic and immune systems
    Skin system
    Endocrine 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.