- International Fees
International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course details
In this course, you will learn about the basic anatomy and physiology of the human body and the associated medical terminology. Based on the foundation gained from Anatomy and Terminology 1, you will build and define more medical terms and use more medical abbreviations. You will gain knowledge of the blood, lymphatic, musculoskeletal, skin, sensory, and endocrine systems. There will also be an emphasis on pathology, diagnostic testing, and clinical procedures. Successful completion of this course will prepare you for 1048 Medical Transcription Skills.
Prerequisite(s)
- 65% in OFFC 1001
Credits
3.0
Cost
$431.82
Course offerings
Fall 2023
Below is one offering of OFFC 2001 for the Fall 2023 term.
CRN 45362
Duration
Tue Sep 12 - Tue Nov 28 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 45362
- $431.82
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12 - Nov 28 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Instructor
Baljit Lashar
Course outline
Cost
$431.82
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
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*Online delivery, this is not a self-paced course. You will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. *Textbook is required for first class. Find it at the Distance & Online campus bookstore and on their website: www.bcitbookstore.ca/distance/. *Computer, Microphone, and Webcam required. * Permission required to register for this course IF the prerequisite has not been completed. Contact the Program Head Paul_Sawyer@bcit.ca with your student number. * Attendance to the first class is mandatory, no late registrations. * Textbook is required for first class.
Status
In Progress
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Define a medical word by breaking it down into its component parts (prefixes, combining forms, and suffixes).
- Properly pronounce words using the pronunciation guidelines memorized from Terminology 1.
- Build medical terms by properly utilizing medical prefixes, combining forms, and suffixes.
- Define terms that apply to the structural organization of the body.
- Name the organs and associated structures of the blood, lymphatic, musculoskeletal, skin, sensory, and endocrine systems.
- Describe the pathology related to the blood, lymphatic, musculoskeletal, skin, sensory, and endocrine systems.
- State the meanings of abbreviations that relate to body systems and diagnostic methods.
- Describe the use of pharmacology as a specialty in medicine.
- Differentiate between controlled and regular prescriptions.
- Describe drug administration routes, action terms used, and how drug administration routes affect the body.
- Describe the classification systems for naming malignant tumors.
- Define the medical terms used to describe the appearance, growth, and spread of malignant tumors.
- Describe the different treatment methods used in oncology.
- Differentiate between psychology and psychiatry.
- Compare tests used to evaluate mental health illnesses.
- Define the medical terms used to describe the issues regarding mental health illnesses.
Effective as of Fall 2018
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Anatomy and Terminology 2 (OFFC 2001) is offered as a part of the following programs:
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