HIMT 1304 - Disease Processes

Credit hours: 3

Course Description:
This course is an introduction to disease processes in the human body with emphasis on the etiology, signs, symptoms, diagnostic aids and findings, and treatment, including medications.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

Demonstrate competency in understanding basic definitions related to disease processes, predisposing factors of disease, pathology and pathogenesis and etiology by body system.
Evaluate the interpretation of laboratory test results
Demonstrate a basic knowledge regarding the treatment of various disease processes including alternative types of therapy, holistic medicine, and the prevention of disease.
Explain the different drug forms, routes of drug administration, and the drug cycle.
Explain the different types of drugs used for different diseases and body systems.