This course is an admission requirement for entrance into the Practical Nursing Program. This is an intensive course in which learners become familiar with the terminology used in health professions, and the anatomy and physiology of the human integumentary, musculoskeletal, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, immune, respiratory, digestive and urinary systems.
Prerequisites
Pre-Calculus 11 with a minimum grade of 'C' or Foundations of Math 11 with a minimum grade of 'C' or equivalent; Biology 12 with a minimum grade of 'C' or equivalent (completion within the last five years is recommended); English 12 with a minimum grade of 'B' or equivalent or English Language Proficiency at a grade 12 level.
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What you will learn
- Introduction to Tissues
- Integumentary System
- Osseous Tissue and Skeletal System
- Articulations
- Muscle Tissue and Muscle System
- Nervous Tissue
- Spinal Nerves and Spinal Reflexes
- The Brain and Cranial Nerves
- Neural Integration
- Special Senses
- Endocrine System
- Cardiovascular System (blood, heart and vessels)
- Lymphatic and Immune System
- Respiratory System
- Digestive System
- Urinary System (including fluids and electrolytes)
- Reproductive System
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41703 |
January 5, 2026 to April 22, 2026 |
Online Lecture |
Varies | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41704 |
January 5, 2026 to April 22, 2026 |
Online Lecture |
Varies | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61024 |
May 4, 2026 to August 21, 2026 |
Lab Online |
Varies | See full schedule | Register |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61025 |
May 4, 2026 to August 21, 2026 |
Lab Online |
Varies | See full schedule | Register |
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.