PUBH 230 Health and the Disease Process

This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of general pathophysiology of disease processes. It is designed for students enrolled in health programs and those interested in pursuing an advanced degree in the medical/allied health fields. Causes, signs and symptoms, incidence, treatment, and patient teaching are presented. Interventions to prevent disease and promote wellness are integrated into clinical situations.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ENGL 121

Hours Weekly

3 hours weekly

Course Objectives

1. Identify variables which influence the development and progression of disease processes.
2. Compare and contrast normal and abnormal responses to stress.
3. Identify disorders that affect the whole body and specific body systems.
4. Compare and contrast normal physiology with alterations in functioning.
5. Apply concepts of disease to alterations in functioning.
6. Align treatment modalities with a return to homeostasis.
7. Discuss interventions to prevent altered states of wellness.
8. Compare diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to management of care for disease processes.

Course Objectives

1. Identify variables which influence the development and progression of disease processes.
2. Compare and contrast normal and abnormal responses to stress.
3. Identify disorders that affect the whole body and specific body systems.
4. Compare and contrast normal physiology with alterations in functioning.
5. Apply concepts of disease to alterations in functioning.
6. Align treatment modalities with a return to homeostasis.
7. Discuss interventions to prevent altered states of wellness.
8. Compare diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to management of care for disease processes.