Medical Terminology for Medical Office Assistant 2 (MEDC 1142)
This course further introduces students to medical terminology (word structure, spelling, abbreviations, and pronunciation). Students will study the body as a whole, learn the anatomy and physiology of body systems, as well as common pathological conditions, diagnostic tests, and procedures relevant to those systems and homeostasis.
Course code: MEDC 1142
Credits: 3.5
Tuition: $0
Length: 72.0 hours
Course outline:
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Prerequisites
MEDC 1141. No schedule is currently available. Please check again later.
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Schedule †
MEDC 1142 schedule for programs:
- MOAS
Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # | Dates | Day/Time/Location | Instructor |
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43030 | February 18, 2025 to March 27, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: In Person Location: VCC Downtown Campus | Forde, Loney |
Additional Information
- The basic structure of medical terms
*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 - Psychiatry (mental health disorders commonly encountered in the clinical setting)
Basic pharmacology
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.