Neurological and Mental Health Conditions

Course code OPTA 2461

Credit 3.0

Length 50.0 hours

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This course focuses on the conditions that affect the nervous system, including neurological and mental health conditions. The causes, risk factors, signs, symptoms, disease processes, and medical management of selected neurological and mental health conditions 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.

  • Medical terms and abbreviations associated with disorders of the nervous system
  • Peripheral nervous system disorders
  • Central nervous system disorders
  • Degenerative nervous system disorders
  • Medical terms and abbreviations associated with mental health disorders
  • Mental health disorders
  • Mental Health Services in BC

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
71912 September 11, 2026
to November 13, 2026
Lecture VCC Broadway Building B 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.