HEAL 106 - Human Diseases & Pharmacology

5 Credits

This class presents common diseases, diagnostic and treatment modalities, and pharmacology for each body system.

Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Online
Fall Online
Winter Online
Spring Online

Designed to Serve Students enrolled in Health Care Professions programs
Active Date 2011-09-20

Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 35
Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
I. Human pathophysiology II. Common diseases and conditions Signs and symptoms II. Diagnostic tools A. Laboratory testing B. Diagnostic procedures Radiology Nuclear Medicine Ultrasound III. Treatment modalities Surgical treatment Drug categories

Student Learning Outcomes
Identify common pathology related to each body system.

Analyze pathology as it relates to the interaction of body systems.

Identify the classifications of medications, including desired effects, side effects and adverse reactions.

Describe the relationship between anatomy and physiology of all body systems and medications used for treatment in each.

Describe implications for treatment related to pathology.