AHM 208 - Pathophysiology & Pharmacology

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Allied Health Medical

Description:

This course provides students with opportunities to learn fundamental concepts of disease processes followed by further study of specific diseases as they relate to a developmental stage or body system. Pathophysiology, etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic and laboratory procedures, and treatment modalities, including pharmacology are emphasized. NOTE: College Academic Learning Goal Designation: Scientific Inquiry (SI) when taken with AHM 220. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Explain the disease process, including causes of disease, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment modalities; Explain the physiology, assessment and management of pain; Describe common infectious diseases and neoplasms; Describe common congenital diseases and mental health disorders; Correlate the pathophysiology with the etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases for each human body system; Classify commonly used medications by action and body system; Identify the routes of administration, indications, adverse effects, and related laboratory studies of commonly used medications.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

AHM 233 and (AHM 104 or AHM 105 or BIO 150)

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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