- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
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
Domestic fees
$438.01 - $446.76 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
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
Related Programs
Anatomy and Terminology 2 (OFFC 2001) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Business + Media
- Healthcare Unit Clerk
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Medical Office Assistant
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2025
Below are three offerings of OFFC 2001 for the Spring/Summer 2025 term.
CRN 69258
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 23 Loading
- CRN 69258
- $438.01 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - Jun 23 | Mon | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Duration
11 weeks
Instructor
Inge Kassteen
Course outline
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Registration is restricted to students accepted into the Healthcare Unit Clerk or Medical Office Assistant programs. This course is delivered live and online via Microsoft Teams at set times each week. You will need a computer with a webcam, microphone, and stable internet connection to participate in class. Contact sobm-moa@bcit.ca for questions related to this course or program. Please note, no class April 21 and May 19. Class material will be provided outside of class hours to complete on your own time.
Status
CRN 66031
Dates
Apr 08 - Jun 24 Loading
- CRN 66031
- $438.01 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 08 - Jun 24 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Baljit Lashar
Course outline
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Registration is restricted to students accepted into the Healthcare Unit Clerk or Medical Office Assistant programs. This course is delivered live and online via Microsoft Teams at set times each week. You will need a computer with a webcam, microphone, and stable internet connection to participate in class. Contact sobm-moa@bcit.ca for questions related to this course or program.
Status
CRN 69886
Dates
Apr 12 - Jun 28 Loading
- CRN 69886
- $438.01 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12 - Jun 28 | Sat | 09:00 - 12:00 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Suzanne Hauschka
Course outline
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Registration is restricted to students accepted into the Healthcare Unit Clerk or Medical Office Assistant programs. This course is delivered live and online via Microsoft Teams at set times each week. You will need a computer with a webcam, microphone, and stable internet connection to participate in class. Contact sobm-moa@bcit.ca for questions related to this course or program. Please note, no class Saturday April 19 and May 17. Class material will be provided outside of class hours to complete on your own time.
Status
Fall 2025
Below are three offerings of OFFC 2001 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 45362
Dates
Sep 09 - Nov 25 Loading
- CRN 45362
- $446.76 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Nov 25 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Baljit Lashar
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Registration is restricted to students accepted into the Healthcare Unit Clerk or Medical Office Assistant programs. This course is delivered live and online via Microsoft Teams at set times each week. You will need a computer with a webcam, microphone, and stable internet connection to participate in class. Contact sobm-moa@bcit.ca for questions related to this course or programs. Please note there is no class September 30 and November 11. Course material will be delivered asynchronously those weeks.
Status
CRN 51949
Dates
Sep 09 - Nov 25 Loading
- CRN 51949
- $446.76 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Nov 25 | Tue | 09:00 - 12:00 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Suzanne Hauschka
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Registration is restricted to students accepted into the Healthcare Unit Clerk or Medical Office Assistant programs. This course is delivered live and online via Microsoft Teams at set times each week. You will need a computer with a webcam, microphone, and stable internet connection to participate in class. Contact sobm-moa@bcit.ca for questions related to this course or programs. Please note there is no class September 30 and November 11. Course material will be delivered asynchronously those weeks.
Status
CRN 50931
Dates
Sep 10 - Nov 26 Loading
- CRN 50931
- $446.76 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 - Nov 26 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Inge Kassteen
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Registration is restricted to students accepted into the Healthcare Unit Clerk or Medical Office Assistant programs. This course is delivered live and online via Microsoft Teams at set times each week. You will need a computer with a webcam, microphone, and stable internet connection to participate in class. Contact sobm-moa@bcit.ca for questions related to this course or programs.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.