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Sep 18, 2024
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R C 201 - Pathophysiology I3 Credits The first of three courses focusing on diseases affecting the cardiorespiratory system, R C 201 covers basic principles of pathology; fluid and electrolyte balance; obstructive respiratory disorders; occupational lung diseases; and cancer.
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - R C Course Note For students accpeted to the Respiratory Care program. Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Winter Day Designed to Serve Students enrolled in the Respiratory Care and Polysomnography program Active Date 20220330T15:38:30
Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 30 Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Total Contact Hours 33 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline - Basic pathology (cell structure and function; classification of injury; tissue repair and regeneration; inflammatory response)
- Principles of fluid and electrolyte balance/causes of Imbalance
- Obstructive respiratory diseases (COPD, asthma, bronchlectasis)
- Occupational lung diseases
- Cancer/bronchogienic cancer
Student Learning Outcomes The student will describe normal cell and tissue function, and identify general causes of cellular dysfunction
The student will explain the processes of tissue repair and regeneration
The student will describe the inflammatory response, and cite its occurrences in a variety of disease status
The student will explain interactive forces affecting fluid balance and electrolyte function
The student will differentiate among common obstructive respiratory diseases, such as emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma, and bronchiectasis
the student will describe the ways by which occupational exposures can affect cardiopulmonary health
The student will explain various theories pertaining to cancer development
The student will compare and contrast various types of cancer with regard to their effects upon physiologic functions
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