HIM 1213 - Disease Pathology

Description
Causes of disease and their impact on the human body. Common physiologic effects of disease on body systems. Roles of the multidisciplinary health care team in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Cultural implications in prevention and treatment of disease.

Pre-Requisite
NONE

Co-Requisite
None

Cross Listed Course
N/A

3 Credit Hour(s)

Contact Hours
45 lecture hours

3 Faculty Load Hour(s)

Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer

ACTS Equivalent
N/A

Grade Mode
A-F

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Identify specific disease processes by human body system.
Identify cause, diagnosis and treatment for each disease process.
Recognize the action of drugs such as: absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion by the body.
Differentiate between drug classifications.
Identify the most commonly prescribed drugs.
Describe a formulary.
Match drugs to common conditions.
Match drugs to lab findings

General Education Outcomes Supported

Students develop higher order thinking skills.
Students can write clear, coherent, well-organized documents, substantially free of errors.
Students can use computers proficiently.
Students can employ a variety of sources to locate, evaluate, and use Information.

Standard Practices
N/A