HIMS 230 - Pathology and Pharmacology for the Allied Health Professional

Institution:

Southwestern Michigan College

Subject:

Health Info Mgt System (HIMS)

Description:

Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in BIOL 201 and HEED 101, concurrent enrollment allowed. This course focuses on the system of human disease and its effects on the human body. It emphasizes the disease process, basic concepts, terminology, prevention, etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic and treatment modalities and prognoses for the common diseases of the body systems. This course provides a basis of thinking for health information professions by providing a framework and foundation for the common diseases and their drug treatment. The emphasis of the Pharmacology topics will be on terminology, drug classifications, uses, side effects, interactions, in compatibilities and common dosages. [Semesters Offered: Winter]

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.swmich.edu

Phone Number:

(269) 782-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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