- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course combines anatomy and physiology with medical terminology. You will learn about the digestive, urinary, reproductive, nervous, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems. For each system, we will discuss the organs, the functions of each component, common disease processes and symptoms, and anatomical terminology. You will learn common prefixes, suffixes, and terminology related to disease processes of specific body systems. Anatomy and Terminology 1 will cover approximately 50% of the body systems and Anatomy and Terminology 2 will cover the other 50%.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$436.63 - $452.89 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Analyze and divide medical words into component parts.
- Build medical words using common suffixes, prefixes, and combining forms.
- Name the organs of the digestive system.
- Describe the functions of all the components of the digestive system.
- Describe the common disease processes and symptoms that affect the digestive system.
- Name the organs of the urinary system.
- Describe the common disease processes and symptoms that affect the urinary system.
- Use terminology related to the organs and diseases of the urinary system.
- Name the organs of the male and female reproductive systems.
- Describe the common disease processes and symptoms that affect the male and female reproductive systems.
- Use terminology related to the organs and the diseases of the male and female reproductive systems.
- Name the organs of the nervous system.
- Describe the function of all the component parts of the nervous system.
- Describe the common disease processes and symptoms that affect the nervous system.
- Use terminology related to the organs and diseases of the nervous system.
- Name the organs of the cardiovascular system.
- Describe the function of all the components of the cardiovascular system.
- Describe the common disease processes and symptoms that affect the cardiovascular system.
- Name the organs of the respiratory system.
- Describe the functions of all the components of the respiratory system.
- Describe the common disease processes and symptoms that affect the respiratory system.
- Use terminology related to the organs and the diseases the respiratory system.
Effective as of Fall 2018
Related Programs
Anatomy and Terminology 1 (OFFC 1001) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Business + Media
- Healthcare Unit Clerk
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Medical Office Assistant
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2024
Below are four offerings of OFFC 1001 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 31776
Dates
Thu Sep 12 - Thu Nov 28
- 12 weeks
- CRN 31776
- Domestic fees $452.89
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12 - Nov 28 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Instructor
Baljit Lashar
Course outline
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.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Textbook is required for first class. Find it at the BCIT bookstore and on the website: www.bcitbookstore.ca/distance. Computer, microphone, and webcam required. This course is delivered synchronously online. Attendance to the first class is mandatory, no late registrations. This is not a self-paced course as you will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. It is important to have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Contact Paul Sawyer, Program Head with any questions: paul_sawyer@bcit.ca.
CRN 50928
Dates
Thu Sep 12 - Thu Nov 28
- 12 weeks
- CRN 50928
- Domestic fees $452.89
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12 - Nov 28 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Instructor
Inge Kassteen
Course outline
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.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Textbook is required for first class. Find it at the BCIT bookstore and on the website: www.bcitbookstore.ca/distance. Computer, microphone, and webcam required. This course is delivered synchronously online. Attendance to the first class is mandatory, no late registrations. This is not a self-paced course as you will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. It is important to have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Contact Paul Sawyer, Program Head with any questions: paul_sawyer@bcit.ca.
CRN 50150
Dates
Sat Sep 14 - Sat Dec 14
- 11 weeks
- CRN 50150
- Domestic fees $452.89
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14 - Dec 14 | Sat | 09:00 - 12:15 | Online |
Instructor
Bonnie Dumont
Course outline
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.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Textbook is required for first class. Find it at the BCIT bookstore and on the website: www.bcitbookstore.ca/distance. Computer, microphone, and webcam required. This course is delivered synchronously online. Attendance to the first class is mandatory, no late registrations. This is not a self-paced course as you will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. It is important to have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. No class Sep 28, Oct 12, Nov 9. Contact Paul Sawyer, Program Head with any questions: paul_sawyer@bcit.ca.
CRN 51499
Dates
Fri Sep 20 - Fri Dec 06
- 12 weeks
- CRN 51499
- Domestic fees $452.89
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20 - Dec 06 | Fri | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Instructor
Baljit Lashar
Course outline
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.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Textbook is required for first class. Find it at the BCIT bookstore and on the website: www.bcitbookstore.ca/distance. Computer, microphone, and webcam required. This course is delivered synchronously online. Attendance to the first class is mandatory, no late registrations. This is not a self-paced course as you will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. It is important to have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content.
Winter 2025
Below are three offerings of OFFC 1001 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 40054
Dates
Thu Jan 09 - Thu Mar 27
- 12 weeks
- CRN 40054
- Domestic fees $436.63
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 09 - Mar 27 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Instructor
Baljit Lashar
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
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.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This course is delivered synchronously online. Attendance to the first class is mandatory, no late registrations. This is not a self-paced course as you will be expected to be available and online as scheduled. Computer, microphone, and webcam required. It is important to have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Textbook is required. Find it at the BCIT bookstore/website about a month prior to term start. Contact sobm-moa@bcit.ca with any questions about this course or the Medical Office Assistant associate certificate program.
CRN 91797
Dates
Fri Jan 10 - Fri Mar 28
- 12 weeks
- CRN 91797
- Domestic fees $436.63
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10 - Mar 28 | Fri | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Instructor
Baljit Lashar
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
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.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This course is delivered synchronously online. Attendance to the first class is mandatory, no late registrations. This is not a self-paced course as you will be expected to be available and online as scheduled. Computer, microphone, and webcam required. It is important to have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Textbook is required. Find it at the BCIT bookstore/website about a month prior to term start. Contact sobm-moa@bcit.ca with any questions about this course or the Medical Office Assistant associate certificate program.
CRN 91419
Dates
Sat Jan 11 - Sat Mar 29
- 11 weeks
- CRN 91419
- Domestic fees $436.63
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11 - Mar 29 | Sat | 09:00 - 12:15 | Online |
Instructor
Bonnie Dumont
Course outline
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.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This course is delivered synchronously online. Attendance to the first class is mandatory, no late registrations. This is not a self-paced course as you will be expected to be available and online as scheduled. Computer, microphone, and webcam required. It is important to have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Textbook is required. Find it at the BCIT bookstore/website about a month prior to term start. No class Feb 15. Contact sobm-moa@bcit.ca with any questions about this course or the Medical Office Assistant associate certificate program.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.