HIM 1430 - Principles of Disease

Institution:

St. Petersburg College

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3 credits Prerequisites: Admission to the Health Information Management AS program or Medical Coder CT program and (CTS 1101 with a grade of "C" or higher or Computer/Information Literacy Requirement), HSC 1531 and either BSC 1083 or (BSC 2085/2085L and BSC 2086/086L with a grade of "C" or higher). This course focuses on general principles, etiology and pathophysiology of human diseases on homeostatic mechanisms. A living body systems approach is utilized which includes basic anatomy, physiology, manifestations of disease states, and medical complications. Diagnostic procedures and treatment of each disease are investigated. Selected areas addressed include: cellular structure, immune system, infectious disease, neoplasms, inherited disease, urinary, reproductive, digestive, respiratory, circulatory, nervous, endocrine, musculoskeletal, integumentary and sense organ systems. 47 contact hours.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.spcollege.edu

Phone Number:

(727) 341-4772

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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