Cardio-Respiratory Conditions

Course code OPTA 1244

Credit 3.0

Length 45.0 hours

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This course focuses on the conditions that affect the respiratory, cardiovascular and endocrine systems. The causes, risk factors, signs, symptoms, disease processes, and medical management of various conditions, including acute and chronic respiratory conditions, cardiovascular disorders and diabetes are discussed.

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • Medical terms and abbreviations associated with disorders of the respiratory system
  • Acute respiratory conditions
  • Chronic respiratory conditions
  • Medical terms and abbreviations associated with disorders of the cardiovascular system
  • Cardiovascular disorders
  • Lymphedema
  • Diabetes mellitus

How to register

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

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
42660 March 16, 2026
to April 24, 2026
Lecture VCC Broadway Building B See full schedule

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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.

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.