Clinical Procedures

Course code MEDC 1259

Credit 2.0

Length 50.0 hours

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In this course, students learn to collaborate with the medical team to apply and implement “Chronic Disease Management” protocols. Students learn medical asepsis, sterilization techniques and the importance of preventing cross-contamination in healthcare environments. Students take and and document vital signs, collect specimens, test visual acuity, and prepare the required equipment for specialty examinations and minor surgical procedures.

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 records and charting
  • Medical asepsis and hand washing technique
  • Sanitization, sterilization and disinfection
  • WHMIS Standards
  • Vital sign assessment
  • Physical exam
  • Urinalysis
  • Gynecological exam and prenatal care
  • Minor office surgery
  • Medical Office Documentation

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
70840 January 11, 2027
to February 4, 2027
Lab VCC Downtown Campus See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
42434 May 3, 2027
to May 27, 2027
Lab VCC Downtown Campus See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.

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.