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MEDC 1142: Medical Terminology for Medical Office Assistant 2
Effective date
September 2024
Department
Medical Office Assistant 15/16
School
Hospitality, Food Studies and Applied Business
Description
This course further introduces students to medical terminology (word structure, spelling, abbreviations, and pronunciation). Students will study the body as a whole, learn the anatomy and physiology of body systems, as well as common pathological conditions, diagnostic tests, and procedures relevant to those systems and homeostasis.
Credits
4.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
MEDC 1141.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify the components of a medical term and teminology construction and deconstruction
- Identify organ systems and describe how these systems function to maintain homeostasis in the body
- Correctly spell and pronounce medical terms related to organs and systems
- Interpret medical abbreviations for diagnostic tests and procedures
- Describe pathology and disorders related to organs and systems and the diagnostic tests, procedures, and treatments related to those disorders
- Describe commonly encountered mental health issues and the clinical screening tools used in their diagnosis
- Explain the basic stages of drug action within the body, from ingestion/administration to excretion
- Identify drug categories and their purposes, and name specific examples of medications in each category
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
Student must achieve a grade of at least 70% on the challenge examination.
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 50
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 22
Total Hours: 72
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 22
Total Hours: 72
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, group work, presentations.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C+
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Midterm Exam |
25 |
|
|
Quizzes/Tests |
10 |
2 quizzes at 5% each |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
20 |
8 spelling tests @ 2.5% each |
|
Assignments |
20 |
2 assignments @ 10% each |
|
Final Exam |
25 |
|
Course topics
- The basic structure of medical terms *All topics include: medical abbreviations, spelling, pronunciation, pathology, and diagnostic tests and procedures related to each body system
- Digestive system Urinary system Female reproductive system Male reproductive system Musculoskeletal system
- Cardiovascular system Respiratory system Nervous system Sensory systems (eyes & ears) Lymphatic and immune systems Skin system Endocrine system
- Psychiatry (mental health disorders commonly encountered in the clinical setting) Basic pharmacology
Learning resources
Required Textbook: The Language of Medicine, 12th Edition, by Davi-Ellen Chabner, ISBN: 9780323551472
Computer/online resources: drug references, biology/anatomy references, medical/health resources)
Optional: medical dictionary
Computer/online resources: drug references, biology/anatomy references, medical/health resources)
Optional: medical dictionary
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.