Course Overview
Aimed to familiarize the students with medical terminology commonly encountered in cardiology and other disciplines. Designed specifically for allied health professionals, the text/workbook introduces learners to Latin and Greek roots, prefixes, and suffixes. The online Evolve platform supplements the learning experience with quizzes, case studies, and an interactive pronunciation guide.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
1.5
Domestic fees
$374.54
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Explain the meaning of prefixes, suffixes, and roots, and use them to form medical terms
- Use and interpret terminology specific to cardiology and other health disciplines
- Identify anatomical planes, regions and organs within them
- Name common cardiac procedures based on their abbreviations
- Accurately interpret cardiology patient records
- Identify medical specialists and common procedures within their practice
Effective as of Fall 2025
Related Programs
Medical Terminology (CARD 1103) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Health Sciences
- Cardiology Technology
Diploma Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of CARD 1103 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 32143
Dates
Sep 08 - Nov 27 Loading
- CRN 32143
- $374.54 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Nov 27 | N/A | N/A | Distance |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Diana Linnyk
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Guided learning format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- This online Learning Hub course is for students in the Cardiology Diploma program. Students are responsible for ensuring prerequisite courses are completed PRIOR to registration. See course description for a list of individual prerequisites. IMPORTANT NOTE: Registration is available on an individual course basis for those who wish to take continuing education credits (Max 3 courses). Registration does not imply admission to the program. This course may be subject to cancellation if registration numbers are low.
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