Clinical Procedures

Course code MEDC 1259

Credit 2.0

Length 50.0 hours

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In this course, students learn to collaborate with the medical team to apply and implement “Chronic Disease Management” protocols. Students learn medical asepsis, sterilization techniques and the importance of preventing cross-contamination in healthcare environments. Students take and and document vital signs, collect specimens, test visual acuity, and prepare the required equipment for specialty examinations and minor surgical procedures.

This course is part of the full-time Medical Office Assistant Program.

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • Medical records and charting
  • Medical asepsis and hand washing technique
  • Sanitization, sterilization and disinfection
  • WHMIS Standards
  • Vital sign assessment
  • Physical exam
  • Urinalysis
  • Gynecological exam and prenatal care
  • Minor office surgery
  • Medical Office Documentation

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
42906 May 4, 2026
to May 28, 2026
Lab VCC Downtown Campus See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

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.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.