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HLUC 1040: Medical Foundations
Effective date
September 2021
Department
Health Unit Coordinator
School
Health Sciences
Description
Students will be introduced to medical terminology, anatomy and disease processes relating to the body systems which includes learning basic medical word structures such as prefixes, suffixes, combining forms and root words. How to correctly spell and pronounce commonly used medical terms and conditions pertaining to the body system will also be explored.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify combining forms, suffixes, prefixes and terms that pertain to the whole body system.
- Spell combining forms, suffixes, prefixes and terms correctly that pertain to the whole body system.
- Communicate medical terminology with accuracy, in written and verbal formats.
- Describe basic human anatomy and physiology according to each body systems.
- Define the terms and pathological conditions relating to each body system.
- Describe the location and major functions of the organs in each body system.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 30
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 30
Total Hours: 60
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 30
Total Hours: 60
Instructional Strategies
Blended delivery, classroom, discussion, small group presentations
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
B-=68%
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
25 |
Group presentation as per rubric and multiple spelling tests. |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
25 |
Written or online short answer quizzes/tests. |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
35 |
Written or online short answer quizzes/tests. |
|
Exam |
15 |
Written or online cumulative exam. |
Course topics
- Medical Terminology Word elements, terms, abbreviations and definitions Anatomy and Physiology Overview of body and body systems Related terms, conditions and abbreviations
Learning resources
Gylys, B. A., & Masters R. (2019). Medical terminology simplified: A program learning approach by body system. F. A. Davis Company. (latest edition)
Resources are items which the student is responsible for purchasing as identified by the department/instructor.
Resources are items which the student is responsible for purchasing as identified by the department/instructor.
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.