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 human anatomy and physiology, pathological conditions and investigative methods relating to the digestive, urinary, male and female reproductive and musculoskeletal systems.
This course is part of the full-time Medical Office Assistant Program
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.
- Medical word structure, prefixes, suffixes, spelling, abbreviations and pronounciation
- Body as a whole
- Digestive system
- Urinary system
- Male reproductive system
- Female reproductive system
- Musculoskeletal system
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† 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.