Medical Terminology for MOA 2

Course code MEDC 1136

Credit 2.5

Length 62.5 hours

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This course introduces students to further medical terminology, human anatomy and physiology, pathological conditions and investigative methods relating to the endocrine, skin, sensory (eyes & ears), respiratory, cardiovascular, blood, lymphatic/immune, and nervous systems. Students will also be introduced to basic pharmacology.

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
  • Introduction to Pharmacology
  • Endocrine system
  • Skin System
  • Eye & Ear Systems
  • Respiratory system
  • Cardiovascular system
  • Blood/Lymphatic and Immunity Systems
  • Nervous system

Course schedules

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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.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.