PTA-Pathology Concepts
Credits: 3
Course Number: 10-524-105
Course Description
10-524-105 PTA-PATHOLOGY CONCEPTS...develops a working knowledge of pathologic processes by examining the most common disorders associated with various systems of the body. Emphasis is placed on pathogenesis, etiology and recognition of signs and symptoms. (Prerequisite: 10-524-142, PTA Therapeutic Exercise; 10-524-143 PTA Biophysical Agents; 10-524-157 PTA Applied Kinesiology 2; Corequisite: 10-524-147 PTA Clinical Practice 1)
Course Typically Offered
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What will I learn?
- Identify the non-specific but predictable response of inflammation that results from injury to the living tissues of the body
- Identify medical conditions and diseases related to immunopathology
- Elaborate on how the disease process of neoplasia affects various systems of the body
- Identify genetic and developmental medical conditions and diseases
- Identify fluid and hemodynamic disorders
- Identify medical conditions and diseases of the cardiovascular system
- Identify medical conditions and diseases of the respiratory system
- Identify medical conditions and diseases of the hematopoietic and lymphoid systems
- Identify medical conditions and diseases of the gastrointestinal system
- Identify medical conditions and diseases of the liver and biliary tract
- Identify medical conditions and diseases of the pancreas
- Identify medical conditions and diseases of the endocrine system
- Identify medical conditions and diseases of the skin
- Identify medical conditions and diseases of the bones and joints
- Identify medical conditions and diseases of the muscles
- Identify medical conditions and diseases of the nervous system