Medical Terminology (HDCR 560)

Course nameMedical Terminology
Course descriptionAn overview of the language used by healthcare professionals. This is an introductory course and appropriate for anyone interested in working in a healthcare environment. There are no pre-requisites required. 
Subject codeHDCR 560
Course lengthStudents will have one month to complete approximately 20-25 hours of coursework.
Course requirementsParticipants will work through the self-paced modules and quizzes online. An instructor will be available to answer questions via email.
DatesStudents can register anytime for access to course content. 
GradesThis is a graded course. Participants must complete all modules with a pass rate of 70%. A Recognition of Completion document from the department is available upon request.
Tuition$280
Course content
  • Basic word structure
  • Terms pertaining to the body
  • Digestive system
  • Urinary system
  • Reproductive system
  • Nervous system
  • Cardiovascular system and blood
  • Respiratory system
  • Lymphatic system
  • Musculoskeletal system
  • Skin
  • Sense organs
  • Endocrine system
  • Cancer
  • Radiology
  • Pharmacology
  • Psychiatry

 

CRNTo register, please contact CE Reg at 604 527 5472 or cereg@douglascollege.ca and quote CRN 21245.
Start Dates

Registration for Summer term closes on Friday, August 1st at 4pm. To register after this date with department approval, please contact Denise Cacchioni at cacchionid@douglascollege.ca

 

Fall starts dates are anytime after Tuesday, September 2nd. CRN 31252. To register, please call CE Reg at 604 527 5472.

 

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