HLTH 252 - Pathophysiology Spring

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Kapiolani Community College

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3 hours lecture/discussion per week Prerequisite(s): A grade of "C" or higher in BIOL 120, or a grade of "C" or higher in BIOL 130, or a grade of "C" or higher in both ZOOL 141 and ZOOL 142, or a grade of "C" or higher in higher-level human anatomy and physiology course; a grade of "C" or higher in HLTH 110 or a grade of9 higher in HLTH 125; a grade of "C" or higher in HLTH 160; a grade of "C" or higher in PHRM 11Comment: Letter grade only. HLTH 252 may not be audited. HLTH 252 may not be taken credit/no credit. HLTH 252 is offered in the spring semester only. HLTH 252 is a clinical case study approach to the study of underlying principles, manifestations, and clinical implications of disease processes and alterations of functions in body systems in all age groups. Upon satisfactory completion of HLTH 252, the student should be able to: Describe 1) structural and functional reactions of cells and tissues to injurious agents. 2) neurology dysfunction and alterations of neurologic function in adults and children. 3) alterations of hematologic functions in adults and children. 4) clinical implications of respiratory diseases in adults and children. 5) disorders of the musculoskeletal system in adults and children. Describe genetic and environmental factors causing disease. Explain the body's normal and altered responses to disease processes. Identify disorders of organs and systems in clinical case studies Compare clinical manifestations and treatment of cancer in children and adults to clinical cases. Explain manifestations and control of alterations of hormonal regulation in adults and children. Identify specific disorders and their etiologic agents and effects. Describe types of alterations of cardiovascular function and effects in adults and children. Explain various disorders of the urinary system in terms of structure and function. Identify alterations of digestive function in adults and children and compare them to clinical cases. Describe alterations and disorders of the integument in adults and children.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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