Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/28/05
PTA203 20056-20075	LEC	3 Credit(s)	3 Period(s)
Clinical Pathology
Pathologic terminology and definitions. Specific disease processes specific to physical therapy. Functional anatomy, select medical tests for diagnosis, and medication and effects on therapy. Principles of wellness and disease prevention. Prerequisites: Admission to the Physical Therapist Assisting Program, or permission of the department, and (HCC130) or (HCC130AA, HCC130AB, HCC130AC, HCC130AD, HCC130AE, and HCC130AF) and HCC146.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
PTA203   20056-20075	Clinical Pathology

1.	Define terms for diagnosis, etiology, and progression of disease. (I)
2.	Describe the physical therapy treatment implications for patients with select pathological conditions. (II -XVI)
3.	Describe the physiological effects of trauma and inflammation on the human body. (II)
4.	Describe the principle types of infectious diseases and their physiological effects on the human body. (II-XVI)
5.	Describe the mechanics of the immune response in the human body. (II)
6.	Describe the principle types of immunologic disorders and their physiological effects on the human body. (II)
7.	Differentiate between the physiological effects of benign and malignant tumors in the human body. (III)
8.	Describe specific treatment methods for tumors of the human body. (III)
9.	Describe the principle types of nutritional disorders and their physiological effects on the human body. (XVI)
10.	Describe the physiological effects of specific congenital abnormalities in the human body. (IV)
11.	Describe the principle types of diseases of the newborn and their physiological effects on the human body. (IV)
12.	Describe the principle types of diseases of the cardiovascular system and their physiological effects on the human body. (VI, VII) 13. Describe the principle types of diseases of the respiratory system and their physiological effects on the human body. (VIII) 14. Describe specific diseases of the gastrointestinal system and their physiological effects on the human body. (XII)
13.	Describe the principle types of diseases of the cardivacular system and their physiological effects on the human body. (VI, VII)
14.	Describe specific diseases of teh gastrointestinal system and their physiological effects on the human body. (XII)
15.	Describe specific diseases of the urinary system and their physiological effects on the human body. (XI)
16.	Describe specific diseases of the liver and pancreas, and their physiological effects on the human body. (XIII)
17.	Describe specific diseases of the blood and their physiological effects on the human body. (V) 18. Describe specific disorders of the musculoskeletal system and their physiological effects on the human body. (X)
18.	Describe specific disorders of the musculo skeletal system and their physiological effects on the human body. (X)
19.	Describe the principle diseases of the reproductive systems and their effects on the human body. (XV)
20.	Describe the principle sexually transmitted diseases and their effects on the human body. (XV)
21.	Describe the effects of aging and stress on the human body. (XVII)
22.	Describe the principles of maintaining health and wellness. (XVIII)
23.	Describe specific medications prescribed for diseases and conditions commonly treated by physical therapy and the effects of the medication on the patient and on treatment. (III, VI-X)
24.	Describe specific diagnostic procedures for select diseases and disorders. (III-XV)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
PTA203   20056-20075	Clinical Pathology

I. Terminology and Definitions A. Diagnosis B. Etiology of disease C. Progression of disease II. Inflammation, Immunity, and Allergy A. Inflammation and repair B. Immunity C. Trauma D. Autoimmunity E. Immune deficiency F. Vaccination G. Hypersensitivity and allergies H. Physiological effects of disease I Physical therapy implications III. Neoplasm A. Tumor formation B. Malignant tumors C. Benign tumors D. Differences between tumors E. Physical therapy implications F. Treatment strategies G. Diagnostic tests IV. Hereditary Diseases A. Transmission of hereditary diseases B. Abnormal chromosome diseases C. Sex anomalies D. Congenital diseases E. Physical therapy implications F. Treatment strategies G. Diagnostic tests V. Diseases of the Blood A. Composition of blood B. Anemias C. Excessive red blood cells D. Bleeding diseases E. Diseases of white blood cells and blood-forming tissue F. Treatment strategies G. Diagnostic tests H. Physical therapy implications VI. Diseases of the Heart A. Structure and Function B. Influence of the autonomic nervous system C. Diseases of the heart D. Abnormalities of heart action E. Diagnostic procedures for heart action F. Cardiac medication G. Treatment strategies H. Diagnostic tests I. Physical therapy implications VII. Diseases of the Blood Vessels A. Blood vessels and circulation B. Structure and Function C. Diseases of the arteries D. Diseases of the veins E. Blood Vessel medications F. Treatment strategies G. Diagnostic tests H. Physical therapy implications VIII. Diseases of the Respiratory System A. Structure and Function B. Upper respiratory diseases C. Lower respiratory diseases D. Diagnostic procedures for respiratory diseases E. Medications for respiratory diseases F. Treatment strategies G. Diagnostic tests H. Physical therapy implications IX. Diseases of the Nervous System A. Structure B. Function C. Diseases of the nervous system D. Convulsions E. Developmental errors F. Brain damage G. Cerebrovascular accident H. Traumatic disorders I. Brain tumors J. Diagnostic procedures for the nervous system K. Medications for the nervous system L. Treatment strategies M. Diagnostic tests N. Physical therapy implications X. Diseases of the Bones, Joints, and Muscles A. Structure and function B. Diseases of bone C. Bone Diseases of vitamin and mineral deficiencies D. Secondary bone diseases E. Diseases of the joints F. Diseases of the joints G. Diagnostic tests H. Medications for joint diseases I. Physical therapy implications XI. Diseases of the Excretory System A. Function of the kidneys B. Diseases of the kidney C. Diseases of the bladder and urethra D. Diagnostic tests E. Physical therapy implications XII. Diseases of the Digestive System A. Digestive process B. Diseases of the digestive tract C. General disorders of the digestive tract D. Diagnostic tests E. Physical therapy implications XIII. Diseases of the Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreas A. Functions of the liver B. Diseases of the liver C. Structure and function of the pancreas D. Diseases of the pancreas E. Diagnostic tests F. Physical therapy implications XIV. Diseases of the Skin A. Structure and function of the skin B. Classification of skin diseases C. Infectious skin diseases D. Diseases of the skin E. Metabolic skin disorders F. Diagnostic tests G. Physical therapy implications XV. Diseases of the Reproductive Systems A. Function of the reproductive system B. Diseases of the female reproductive system C. Diseases of the male reproductive system D. Sexually transmitted diseases E. Diagnostic procedures F. Universal precautions G. Physical therapy implications XVI. Nutritional Disorders, Obesity, Alcoholism A. Malnutrition B. Vitamin Deficiencies C. Hypervitaminosis D. Mineral Deficiencies E. Anorexia, Bulimia, and Obesity F. Alcoholism G. Physical Therapy Implications XVII. Stress and Aging A. Homeostasis and Adaptation to Stress B. Effects of Stress on the Body C. Function of the ANS in Response to Stress D. Stress and Cortical Hormones E. Treatment with Cortical Hormones F. Stress-related Diseases G. Effects of Aging H. Physical Therapy Implications XVIII. Wellness: Diet and Exercise A. Wellness B. Diet C. Exercise D. Physical Therapy Implications

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