HCMT 2400 - Pathophysiology

Credit hours: 4

Prerequisites: BIOL 2010 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I with a grade of “C” or higher.

Corequisites: BIOL 2020 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II If student has had BIOL 2020, a grade of “C” or higher is required. Student must maintain a grade of “C” or higher in order to progress in program.

Course Description:
This course focuses on pathophysiology for general healthcare managers. Topics include an introduction to principles of general mechanisms of disease including etiology, prognosis, signs, and symptoms; relationship of normal body functioning to the physiologic changes that occur as a result of illness; and rationale for common therapies, laboratory tests, and drugs for selected diseases.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

Demonstrate a basic understanding of the concepts and elements of disease.
Demonstrate an understanding of the mechanisms of diseases, the diagnosis of diseases, and treatment of diseases.
Understand the pharmacological treatment of diseases or conditions.
Discuss the common laboratory and diagnostic tests used for diseases or conditions.