HIM 141 - Pathophysiology for Allied Health

3 Credit(s)

Study of pathology and general health management of diseases, conditions and injuries by body systems across the life span. Included: etiology, symptoms, signs, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis and outcomes of diseases, conditions and injuries. Course is not transferrable.

Course Type: Lecture
Tuition Tier: Base
Delivery Method:
Online
Course Learning Outcomes:
CLO 1) Students will be able to define the terms pathophysiology and pathology.

CLO 2) Students will understand the following terms related to pathophysiology: Etiology, Diagnosis, Prognosis, Symptoms, Signs, Treatment, Outcome.

CLO 3) Students will describe appropriate diagnostic tools for determining/confirming a diagnosis of a disease, condition, or injury.

CLO 4) Students will identify the most common diseases, conditions and injuries by body system.

CLO 5) Students will identify common therapies and treatments for diseases, conditions and injuries.