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
Length: 72.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=MEDC&number=1142

Prerequisites

MEDC 1141.
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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.