Maricopa Community Colleges  DMI249   20032-99999 

Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval:  12-10-02

DMI249  2003 Spring – 2010 Summer II

LEC

3 Credit(s)

3 Period(s)

Clinical Pathology for Diagnostic Imaging

Disease etiology and impact on the human body. Physiologic effects of disease on body systems. Role of Diagnostic Medical Imaging (DMI) modalities in the diagnosis and treatment of selected disease processes. DMI as part of the health care team. Cultural implications in the prevention and treatment of disease.

Prerequisites: Admission to the Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound program or Nuclear Medicine Technology program or diagnostic imaging professionals.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

DMI249  2003 Spring – 2010 Summer II

Clinical Pathology for Diagnostic Imaging

 

1.

Describe normal and abnormal states in the body that may produce disease. (I, II)

2.

Describe physiologic effects of disease on body organs and systems. (II)

3.

Describe the diagnosis, effect, and treatment of fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base imbalances in the body. (III)

4.

Describe the clinical manifestations, diagnosis, body system effects of selected disease processes. (IV-XIV)

5.

Relate the presence of a diseased state and its appearance in a diagnostic medical image. (IV-XV)

6.

Describe the management, treatment, therapy, and health restoration for selected disease processes as it relates DMI and the role of the practitioner. (IV-XV)

7.

Role of DMI as it relates to other health care professionals in disease diagnosis and management, and in health restoration. (IV-XV)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:

 

DMI249  2003 Spring – 2010 Summer II

Clinical Pathology for Diagnostic Imaging

 

I. Terminology

II. Disease Processes

A. Structural changes

B. Functional changes

C. Normal variants

D. Stress-related changes

E. Age-related changes

F. Neoplastic changes

1. benign tumors

2. malignant tumors

G. Congenital and genetic disorders

III. Physiological Effects of Disease

A. Effects on body systems

1. infection

2. inflammation

3. tumors

4. immune response

B. Pain

1. psychologiclal impact

2. physiologicial impact

3. control of pain

C. Effects of immobility on body systems

D. Cultural implications of health and disease in the body

IV. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid/Base Imbalances

A. Fluid imbalances and their effects

B. Electrolyte imbalances and their effects

C. Acid/base imbalances and their effects

D. Diagnosis of imbalances

E. Treatment strategies

V. Hematologic and Lymphatic Systems

A. Common diseases and conditions

B. Clinical manifestations

C. Methods of diagnosis

D. Management, treatment, therapy and restoration strategies

E. Role of DMI and members of the health care team

VI. Cardiovascular System

A. Common diseases and conditions

B. Clinical manifestations

C. Methods of diagnosis

D. Management, treatment, therapy and restoration strategies

E. Role of DMI and members of the health care team

VII. Respiratory System

A. Common diseases and conditions

B. Clinical manifestations

C. Methods of diagnosis

D. Management, treatment, and restoration strategies

E. Role of DMI and members of the health care team

VIII. Urinary System

A. Common diseases and conditions

B. Clinical manifestations

C. Methods of diagnosis

D. Management, treatment, therapy and restoration strategies

E. Role of DMI and members of the health care team

IX. Reproductive System

A. Common diseases and conditions

B. Clinical manifestations

C. Methods of diagnosis

D. Management, treatment, therapy and restoration strategies

E. Role of DMI and members of the health care team

X. Endocrine System

A. Common diseases and conditions

B. Clinical manifestations

C. Methods of diagnosis

D. Management, treatment, therapy and restoration strategies

E. Role of DMI and members of the health care team

XI. Digestive System

A. Common diseases and conditions

B. Clinical manifestations

C. Methods of diagnosis

D. Management, treatment, therapy and restoration strategies

E. Role of DMI and members of the health care team

XII. Musculoskeletal System

A. Common diseases and conditions

B. Clinical manifestations

C. Methods of diagnosis

D. Management, treatment, therapy and restoration strategies

E. Role of DMI and members of the health care team

XIII. Integumentary System

A. Common diseases and conditions

B. Clinical manifestations

C. Methods of diagnosis

D. Management, treatment, therapy and restoration strategies

E. Role of DMI and members of the health care team

XIV. Immune System

A. Common diseases and conditions

B. Clinical manifestations

C. Methods of diagnosis

D. Management, treatment, therapy and restoration strategies

E. Role of DMI and members of the health care team

XV. Nervous System

A. Common diseases and conditions

B. Clinical manifestations

C. Methods of diagnosis

D. Management, treatment, therapy and restoration strategies

E. Role of DMI and members of the health care team

 

 

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