Learn the necessary written and verbal skills to succeed in your medical profession with these online courses in Medical Terminology at Durham College.
The Medical Terminology program is designed for those who already have an administrative background and want to build entry-level medical language skills to communicate effectively within healthcare settings. There is a focus on medical terminology and terms related to common medical conditions, diagnostic tests, anatomy and physiology, and pharmacology.
A digital badge will be awarded upon successful completion of this Micro-credential. After successful completion of all courses in the Program of Study you must notify us via email at pplbadges@durhamcollege.ca. Once verified, a digital badge will be issued to you.
Admission Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), including Grade 12 English (C or U) and Grade 11 Math (C, M, or U) OR
Grade 12 equivalency certificate obtained through college academic upgrading OR
Mature Student Status (19 years of age or older) with Grade 12 English (C or U) and Grade 11 Math (C, M, or U).
You must maintain an overall average of 60% or a GPA of 2.0 in order to graduate.
A minimum of 25% of courses must be completed through Durham College. Credits received through PLAR are not eligible for the residency requirement.
Program of Study and Length
Students are required to print or save a copy of the Program of Study when beginning the program. This document contains critical details about program progression and graduation requirements specific to the academic year in which your program was started.
Click to access the Program of Study for the current academic year.
Students who began this program prior to the current academic year may contact the Professional and Part-Time Learning office at ppl@durhamcollege.ca or 905-721-3052 to obtain your Program of Study and graduation requirements.### Program Length
You will have a maximum of 6 semesters (2 years) from the start date of your first course to complete this program.
The minimum amount of time to complete a program is unique to each student and based on multiple factors:
Your capacity: How much time do you have to dedicate to your studies. A person with more time is able to take more courses each semester and complete the program faster then a student that has additional commitments.
Number of courses in the program: The number of courses in each program differs and this is a key factor when calculating a completion timeline.
Course pre-requisites: A pre-requisite is a course that must be completed prior to taking another course. The number of course pre-requisites in a program can play a factor in how quickly a program can be completed.
Course availability: Not every course is offered every semester. In some instances, students may need to wait until the next time a specific course is offered and this may impact their completion timelines.
Program Cost
Professional and Part-Time Learning offers courses individually with no upfront program cost. You pay for each course when you register, and most courses cost between $350 and $400. To see the most up-to-date prices, visit the “Current Course Offerings” section on the program page and select the course of your choice. The cost will be displayed next to the “Add to Cart” button.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be equipped to:
Develop entry-level medical language skills required to communicate effectively in a variety of healthcare settings.
Categorize and pronounce common diseases and disorders of the body systems using anatomy and physiology terminology.
Identify common diagnostic tests, medical conditions and treatments as they apply to each body system.
Career Options
Potential career and industry options may include:
Clerical assistant, administrative assistant, medical office assistant
Related Credentials and Courses
Graduates interested in further professional development may be interested in the following courses/programs:
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