This online course is intended to provide the IEMLT learner with a foundational vocabulary in Latin and Greek terms having relevance to the medical laboratory profession. Using prior knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, the learner will develop competency in the use of Latin and Greek prefixes, roots and suffixes to recognize, interpret and report medical information relating to both states of health and disease. (1.0 Credit)
Prerequisite(s)
Prior Learning Assessment by the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science and/or evidence of employment with a medical laboratory.
This course isn't currently offered. Please check back next term or contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF] to determine when this course will be offered again.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
Identify the roots, prefixes and suffixes composing common Latin and Greek medical terms.
Combine Latin and Greek components to create medical terms.
Registration is currently open for the Spring/Summer 2013 term.
The sneak preview for the Fall 2013 term starts Fri, May 24 at 8:30 am (PDT).
Web registration for the Fall 2013 term will open Sun, May 26 at 9:00 am (PDT).
Students may also register by phone, mail or in-person, starting Mon, May 27 at 8:00 am (PDT).
Classroom Locations
Classroom locations are subject to last minute changes. Please check the Part-time Studies Classroom Locations listing at www.bcit.ca/rooms on the first day of any course you are registered for.