Medical Foundations

Course code HLUC 1040

Credit 3.0

Length 60.0 hours

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Students will be introduced to medical terminology, anatomy and disease processes relating to the body systems which includes learning basic medical word structures such as prefixes, suffixes, combining forms and root words. How to correctly spell and pronounce commonly used medical terms and conditions pertaining to the body system will also be explored.

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • Medical Terminology
    Word elements, terms, abbreviations and definitions
    Anatomy and Physiology
    Overview of body and body systems
    Related terms, conditions and abbreviations

How to register

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

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
60433 May 8, 2026
to July 24, 2026
Online Online See full schedule

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Contact us

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† 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.