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Official Course Description:
MCCCD Approval: 5-22-07 |
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PTA203
2007 Fall – 2010 Spring |
LEC
3.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load Occ |
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Clinical
Pathology |
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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: (HCC130) or (HCC130AA,
HCC130AB, HCC130AC, HCC130AD, HCC130AE, HCC130AF and HCC146) or permission of
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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PTA203 2007
Fall – 2010 Spring |
Clinical Pathology |
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Define terms for diagnosis, etiology, and progression of
disease. (I) |
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2.
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Describe the physical therapy treatment implications for
patients with select pathological conditions. (II -XVI) |
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Describe the physiological effects of trauma and inflammation
on the human body. (II) |
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Describe the principle types of infectious diseases and
their physiological effects on the human body. (II-XVI) |
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Describe the mechanics of the immune response in the human
body. (II) |
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Describe the principle types of immunologic disorders and
their physiological effects on the human body. (II) |
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Differentiate between the physiological effects of benign
and malignant tumors in the human body. (III) |
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Describe specific treatment methods for tumors of the
human body. (III) |
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Describe the principle types of nutritional disorders and
their physiological effects on the human body. (XVI) |
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Describe the physiological effects of specific congenital
abnormalities in the human body. (IV) |
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Describe the principle types of diseases of the newborn
and their physiological effects on the human body. (IV) |
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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) |
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Describe the principle types of diseases of the cardivacular system and their physiological effects on
the human body. (VI, VII) |
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Describe specific diseases of the gastrointestinal system
and their physiological effects on the human body. (XII) |
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Describe specific diseases of the urinary system and their
physiological effects on the human body. (XI) |
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Describe specific diseases of the liver and pancreas, and
their physiological effects on the human body. (XIII) |
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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) |
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Describe specific disorders of the musculo
skeletal system and their physiological effects on the human body. (X) |
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Describe the principle diseases of the reproductive
systems and their effects on the human body. (XV) |
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Describe the principle sexually transmitted diseases and
their effects on the human body. (XV) |
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Describe the effects of aging and stress on the human
body. (XVII) |
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Describe the principles of maintaining health and
wellness. (XVIII) |
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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) |
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Describe specific diagnostic procedures for select
diseases and disorders. (III-XV) |
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PTA203 2007
Fall – 2010 Spring |
Clinical Pathology |
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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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