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MCC TDM Study Guide
A decision-focused map of every topic in the MCC core list, with Canadian references, treatment pathways, safety checks, mnemonics and exam-focused review tools.
Scope: Topic names follow the MCC Core TDM Examination topics list retrieved September 13, 2026. PrepLab priority labels and teaching aids are independent editorial content. Clinical modules require Canadian references and human clinical review before being marked complete.
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Allergy and Immunology3 topics
Breast Health3 topics
Cardiovascular6 topics
Advanced cardiac life supportMCC syllabus entryArrhythmias (e.g., atrial fibrillation, heart block)MCC syllabus entryChest pain (e.g., myocardial infarction, pericarditis)MCC syllabus entryHeart failureMCC syllabus entryHypertensionPreview - subscription requiredVascular disease (e.g., abdominal aortic aneurysm, peripheral vascular disease)MCC syllabus entry
Communication and Professionalism6 topics
Counselling and education (e.g., medication adherence)MCC syllabus entryEstablishing goals of careMCC syllabus entryManaging challenging clinical encounters (e.g., delivering bad news, de-escalation of aggression, boundary setting)MCC syllabus entryObtaining informed consent (e.g., capacity assessment)MCC syllabus entryProviding culturally appropriate careMCC syllabus entryUpholding professional standards (e.g., confidentiality)MCC syllabus entry
Dermatologic11 topics
AlopeciaMCC syllabus entryBurnsMCC syllabus entryEczematous rash (e.g., atopic dermatitis)MCC syllabus entryMacular rash (e.g., drug reaction, viral exanthem)MCC syllabus entryPapular and/or pustular dermatoses (e.g., acne, folliculitis)MCC syllabus entryPlaque dermatoses (e.g., psoriasis)MCC syllabus entrySkin cancerMCC syllabus entrySkin trauma (e.g., lacerations, bites)MCC syllabus entryUlcers (e.g., decubitus ulcers)MCC syllabus entryVesicular and/or bullous conditionsMCC syllabus entryWheals (e.g., urticaria)MCC syllabus entry
Drug Prescribing and Monitoring9 topics
Absolute and relative contraindicationsMCC syllabus entryAdverse drug effects (e.g., long QT, rash)MCC syllabus entryDosage adjustment (e.g., age, renal function)MCC syllabus entryDrug interactionsMCC syllabus entryPain management (e.g., acute pain, chronic pain)MCC syllabus entryPrescribing controlled substances (e.g., opioids, benzodiazepines)MCC syllabus entryPrescribing in pregnancy and lactation (e.g., avoiding known teratogens)MCC syllabus entryPrescribing to older adults (≥ 65 years) (e.g., fall risk, polypharmacy)MCC syllabus entryTherapeutic drug monitoring (e.g., lithium levels, renal function)MCC syllabus entry
Endocrine and Metabolic6 topics
Gastrointestinal and Hepatic10 topics
Abdominal pain (e.g., gastroesophageal reflux disease, peptic ulcer disease, dyspepsia)MCC syllabus entryAbnormal liver enzymes (e.g., hepatitis, steatotic liver disease)MCC syllabus entryCirrhosis complications (e.g., hepatic encephalopathy)MCC syllabus entryConstipationMCC syllabus entryDiarrhea (e.g., Celiac disease, irritable bowel syndrome)MCC syllabus entryDysphagia (e.g., esophagitis, esophageal cancer)MCC syllabus entryGastrointestinal bleeding (e.g., hemorrhoids, Mallory-Weiss tear)MCC syllabus entryInflammatory bowel diseaseMCC syllabus entryJaundiceMCC syllabus entryNausea and vomitingMCC syllabus entry
Geriatric4 topics
Gynecologic8 topics
Abnormal vaginal bleeding (e.g., postmenopausal bleeding)MCC syllabus entryAmenorrhea (e.g., ovarian insufficiency)MCC syllabus entryMenopause-related symptoms (e.g., hot flashes, sleep disturbance)MCC syllabus entryMenstruation-related symptoms (e.g., dysmenorrhea, menorrhagia)MCC syllabus entryPelvic organ prolapseMCC syllabus entryPelvic pain (e.g., endometriosis, ovarian torsion, pain management during procedures)MCC syllabus entryVaginal atrophyMCC syllabus entryVulvar pruritus (e.g., lichen sclerosus)MCC syllabus entry
Head and Neck3 topics
Hematologic4 topics
Abnormal bleeding (e.g., thrombocytopenia, von Willebrand disease)MCC syllabus entryAnemia (e.g., iron deficiency, B12 deficiency, myeloproliferative disorders)MCC syllabus entryHematologic emergencies (e.g., febrile neutropenia, sickle cell crisis)MCC syllabus entryVenous thromboembolismMCC syllabus entry
Illness Prevention, Health Promotion, and Integrated Care11 topics
Abuse and assault (e.g., elder abuse, child abuse, intimate partner violence)MCC syllabus entryCancer screening (e.g., mammography, fecal immunochemical test)MCC syllabus entryImmunizationMCC syllabus entryInfection control practices (e.g., hand hygiene)MCC syllabus entryLifestyle recommendations (e.g., smoking cessation, sun protection, exercise)MCC syllabus entryMetabolic and environmental screening (e.g., lipid profile)MCC syllabus entryOccupational health (e.g., needlestick injury)MCC syllabus entryPeriodic health assessmentMCC syllabus entryPrimary and secondary prevention for cardiovascular disordersMCC syllabus entryProphylaxis (e.g., HIV, malaria)MCC syllabus entryTravel healthMCC syllabus entry
Infectious14 topics
Central nervous system (e.g., meningitis)MCC syllabus entryEar, nose, and throat (e.g., pharyngitis, otitis media)MCC syllabus entryGastrointestinal (e.g., Clostridiodes difficile infection, gastroenteritis)MCC syllabus entryGynecologic and obstetric (e.g., vaginitis, endometritis)MCC syllabus entryHepatobiliary (e.g., cholangitis, cholecystitis)MCC syllabus entryMultisystem (e.g., Lyme disease, HIV)MCC syllabus entryMusculoskeletal (e.g., septic arthritis)MCC syllabus entryOphthalmologic (e.g., conjunctivitis)MCC syllabus entryOral (e.g., thrush)MCC syllabus entryRespiratory tract (e.g., pneumonia, viral upper respiratory tract infections)MCC syllabus entrySepsisMCC syllabus entrySexually transmitted (e.g., chlamydia, gonorrhea)MCC syllabus entrySkin (e.g., abscess, impetigo, tinea versicolor)MCC syllabus entryUrogenital (e.g., cystitis, pyelonephritis)MCC syllabus entry
Mental Health11 topics
Anxiety disorders (e.g., panic disorder, specific phobia, social anxiety disorder)MCC syllabus entryDepressive disorders (e.g., major depressive disorder)MCC syllabus entryEating disordersMCC syllabus entryNeurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder)MCC syllabus entryObsessive-compulsive disorderMCC syllabus entryPersonality disordersMCC syllabus entrySchizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders (e.g., schizophrenia)MCC syllabus entrySomatic symptom and related disordersMCC syllabus entrySuicidalityMCC syllabus entryTrauma- and stressor-related disorders (e.g. adjustment disorder, prolonged grief disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder)MCC syllabus entryType 1 and type 2 bipolar disorderMCC syllabus entry
Musculoskeletal and Rheumatologic9 topics
Bone health (e.g., osteoporosis)MCC syllabus entryConnective tissue disease (e.g., systemic lupus erythematosus)MCC syllabus entryFractureMCC syllabus entryGeneralized pain (e.g., fibromyalgia)MCC syllabus entryJoint pain (e.g., inflammatory arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout)MCC syllabus entryNeck and back pain (e.g., mechanical, sciatica, ankylosing spondylitis)MCC syllabus entryRepetitive strain injuries (e.g., carpal tunnel syndrome, lateral epicondylitis)MCC syllabus entrySoft tissue pain (e.g., plantar fasciitis)MCC syllabus entryVasculitis (e.g., temporal arteritis)MCC syllabus entry
Neurologic9 topics
Altered sensation (e.g., peripheral neuropathy)MCC syllabus entryHeadache (e.g., migraine, tension headache)MCC syllabus entryHead injury (e.g., concussion)MCC syllabus entryLocalized weakness (e.g., Bell palsy)MCC syllabus entryLoss of consciousness (e.g., syncope, coma)MCC syllabus entryMovement disorder (e.g., tic, Parkinson disease)MCC syllabus entrySeizure (e.g., epilepsy)MCC syllabus entryStrokeMCC syllabus entryTremor (e.g., essential tremor)MCC syllabus entry
Ophthalmologic3 topics
Palliative3 topics
Pediatric6 topics
Pregnancy and Reproductive Health5 topics
Contraception (e.g., oral contraceptives, condoms, intrauterine devices)MCC syllabus entryInfertility (e.g., polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome)MCC syllabus entryPregnancy complications (e.g., hyperemesis gravidarum, preeclampsia, postpartum hemorrhage)MCC syllabus entryPregnancy terminationMCC syllabus entryPrenatal care (e.g., folic acid use)MCC syllabus entry
Renal and Genitourinary4 topics
Respiratory5 topics
Substance Use and Toxicology4 topics
Drug overdose (e.g., accidental, intentional)MCC syllabus entryPoisoning (e.g., ingestion of household products, carbon monoxide)MCC syllabus entrySubstance use and substance use disorders (e.g., alcohol use disorder, opioid use disorder, intoxication)MCC syllabus entryWithdrawal syndromes (e.g., alcohol withdrawal, benzodiazepine withdrawal)MCC syllabus entry
Undifferentiated Presentations8 topics
DizzinessMCC syllabus entryFatigueMCC syllabus entryFeverMCC syllabus entryGeneralized weaknessMCC syllabus entryMass (e.g., cervical, abdominal)MCC syllabus entryShockMCC syllabus entrySleep disturbance (e.g., obstructive sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome)MCC syllabus entryWeight loss (e.g., malignancy)MCC syllabus entry
Urologic8 topics
Dysuria (e.g., interstitial cystitis)MCC syllabus entryErectile dysfunctionMCC syllabus entryHematuriaMCC syllabus entryIncontinence (e.g., stress incontinence, urge incontinence)MCC syllabus entryPhimosisMCC syllabus entryProstate disordersMCC syllabus entryTesticular painMCC syllabus entryUrinary retention (/) MEDICAL COUNCIL OF CANADA 1021 Thomas Spratt Place Ottawa, ON Canada, K1G 5L5MCC syllabus entry