Medical Terminology (PREH 1115)

This course is designed to introduce medical terminology and provide a working knowledge of anatomy and disease processes relating to different body systems. Students become familiar with basic word structure, prefixes, suffixes, combining forms, abbreviations and terms pertaining to the body as a whole. Terms and pathological conditions relating to the digestive, urinary, male and female reproductive, endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, lymphatic, and musculoskeletal systems are discussed.

Course code: PREH 1115

Credits: 2.5

Length: 48.0 hours

Course outline: https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=PREH&number=1115

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Medical Terminology (PREH 1115)

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