Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  06/22/99
HCC204      19992-19994	LEC	3 Credit(s)	3 Period(s)
Clinical Pathophysiology
Causes of disease and their impact on the human body. Physiologic effects of disease on body systems. Role and responsibilities of the multidisciplinary health care team in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Cultural implications in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Prerequisites: (BIO160 or BIO162AB or BIO201) or permission of instructor.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
HCC204   19992-19994	Clinical Pathophysiology

1.	Describe mechanical, biologic, and normative changes in the body that produce disease. (I)
2.	Explain selected approaches used to prevent disease and maintain wellness. (I)
3.	Describe the physiologic effects of diseases on each major body system. (II)
4.	Differentiate between the benign and malignant types of tumors. (I)
5.	Explain the concept of pain response. (II)
6.	Describe the diagnosis, impact, and treatment of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base imbalances in the body. (III)
7.	Describe the clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and prognosis of different disease processes affecting specific body systems. (IV to XIV)
8.	Describe the treatment and therapy of different disease processes affecting specific body systems. (IV to XIV)
9.	Explain the roles and responsibilities of members of the health care team in the diagnosis and treatment of specific disease conditions and processes. (IV to XIV)
10.	Explain the cultural implications in the diagnosis and treatment of specific disease conditions and processes. (IV to XIV)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
HCC204   19992-99999	Clinical Pathophysiology

I. 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. Cultural implications H. Congenital and genetic disorders I. Prevention 1. healthy lifestyle 2. wellness 3. dietary 4. stress-reduction II. Physiological Effects of Disease A. Effects on body systems 1. infection 2. inflammation 3. tumors 4. immune response B. Pain 1. Psychological impact 2. Physiological impact 3. Control of pain C. Short-term effects D. Long-term effects E. Effects of immobility on body systems III. 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 IV. Hematologic and Lymphatic Systems A. Common diseases and conditions B Clinical manifestations C. Methods of diagnosis D. Treatment strategies E. Short- and long-term effects of disease processes F. Therapy and restoration G. Cultural implications H. Role of health care team V. Cardiovascular System A. Common diseases and conditions B. Clinical manifestations C. Methods of diagnosis D. Treatment strategies E. Short- and long-term effects of disease processes F. Therapy and restoration G. Cultural implications I. Role of health care team VI. Respiratory System A. Common diseases and conditions B. Clinical manifestations C. Methods of diagnosis D. Treatment strategies E. Short- and long-term effects of disease processes F. Therapy and restoration G. Cultural implications H. Role of health care team VII. Urinary System A. Common diseases and conditions B. clinical manifestations C. Methods of diagnosis D. Treatment strategies E. Short- and long-term effects of disease processes F. Therapy and restoration G. Cultural implications H. Role of health care team VIII. Reproductive System A. Common diseases and conditions B. Clinical manifestations C. Methods of diagnosis D. Treatment strategies E. Short- and long-term effects of disease processes F. Therapy and restoration G. Cultural implications H. Role of health care team IX. Endocrine System A. Common diseases and conditions B. Clinical manifestations C. Methods of diagnosis D. Treatment strategies E. Short- and long-term effects of disease processes F. Therapy and restoration G. Cultural implications H. Role of health care team X. Digestive System A. Common diseases and conditions B. Clinical manifestations C. Methods of diagnosis D. Treatment strategies E. Short- and long-term effects of disease processes F. Therapy and restoration G. Cultural implications H. Role of health care team XI. Musculoskeletal System A. Common diseases and conditions B. Clinical manifestations C. Methods of diagnosis D. Treatment strategies E. Short- and long-term effects of disease processes F. Therapy and restoration G. Cultural implications H. Role of health care team XII. Integumentary System A. Burns B. Wounds C. Decubuti D. Treatment strategies E. Short- and long-term effects of disease processes F. Therapy and restoration G. Cultural implications H. Role of health care team XIII. Immune System A. Common diseases and conditions B. Clinical manifestations C. Methods of diagnosis D. Treatment strategies E. Short- and long-term effects of disease processes F. Therapy and restoration G. Cultural implications H Role of health care team XIV. Nervous System A. Common diseases and conditions B. Clinical manifestations C. Methods of diagnosis D. Treatment strategies E. Short- and long-term effects of disease processes F. Therapy and restoration G. Cultural implications H. Role of health care team

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