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PTA-Pathology Concepts

Credits: 3
Course Number: 10-524-105

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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

  • Summer

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How can I use this course to achieve my career goals?

This course is associated with the following programs:

What will I learn?

  1. Identify the non-specific but predictable response of inflammation that results from injury to the living tissues of the body
  2. Identify medical conditions and diseases related to immunopathology
  3. Elaborate on how the disease process of neoplasia affects various systems of the body
  4. Identify genetic and developmental medical conditions and diseases
  5. Identify fluid and hemodynamic disorders
  6. Identify medical conditions and diseases of the cardiovascular system
  7. Identify medical conditions and diseases of the respiratory system
  8. Identify medical conditions and diseases of the hematopoietic and lymphoid systems
  9. Identify medical conditions and diseases of the gastrointestinal system
  10. Identify medical conditions and diseases of the liver and biliary tract
  11. Identify medical conditions and diseases of the pancreas
  12. Identify medical conditions and diseases of the endocrine system
  13. Identify medical conditions and diseases of the skin
  14. Identify medical conditions and diseases of the bones and joints
  15. Identify medical conditions and diseases of the muscles
  16. Identify medical conditions and diseases of the nervous system

Class Details

Class Number:
51127
Delivery:
Online
Term:
Summer 2024
Instructors:
Mary Cumbers
Date Range:
-
Estimated Cost:
$496.55 *

Class Notes

  • This is an Online class that can be accessed anywhere using internet. For more information regarding this delivery and how to access your class, see www.nwtc.edu/onlinefaq.

Meeting Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location(s)
06/06/24 - 08/02/24 Anytime
Anytime
Online

* Cost displayed is an estimate and may be discounted if attendees are residents of Northeast Wisconsin Back to cost