This course is designed to introduce foundations of medical terminology and provide a working knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and disease processes. Students become familiar with basic word structure, prefixes, suffixes, terms pertaining to the body as a whole, and those relating to specific body systems and abbreviations. Emphasis is on spelling, definition and pronunciation.
Prerequisites
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- 1. Basic word structure 2. Terms pertaining to the body as a whole 3. Suffixes 4. Prefixes 5. Musculoskeletal system 6. Integumentary system 7. Digestive system 8. Cardiovascular system 9. Respiratory system
Student must achieve a grade of at least 70% on the challenge examination.
Course schedules
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How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
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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.