Conditions 1

Course code OPTA 1231

Credit 2.0

Length 45.0 hours

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This course focuses on the conditions that affect the musculoskeletal system. The causes, risk factors, signs, symptoms, disease processes, and medical management of various orthopaedic conditions, including bone, joint and soft-tissue disorders are described.

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. Medical terms and abbreviations associated with disorders of the musculoskeletal system
  • 2. Inflammation and tissue healing
  • 3. Bone and joint disorders
  • 4. Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis
  • 5. Soft tissue disorders
  • 6. Orthopaedic surgeries

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.

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.