This course introduces students to further medical terminology, human anatomy and physiology, pathological conditions and investigative methods relating to the endocrine, skin, sensory (eyes & ears), respiratory, cardiovascular, blood, lymphatic/immune, and nervous systems. Students will also be introduced to basic pharmacology.
This course is part of the full-time Medical Office Assistant Program
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- Medical word structure, prefixes, suffixes, spelling, abbreviations and pronounciation
- Introduction to Pharmacology
- Endocrine system
- Skin System
- Eye & Ear Systems
- Respiratory system
- Cardiovascular system
- Blood/Lymphatic and Immunity Systems
- Nervous system
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
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Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† 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.