Description
This course will introduce students to pathophysiologic concepts which serve as a foundation to understanding the basis of illness and injury and their corresponding spectrum of human response. These concepts will serve as a foundation for the formulation of clinical decisions and care planning.
Prerequisites
"C" or higher or concurrent enrollment in PHYL 142 and PHYL 142L. Approval of instructor.
Course Student Learning Outcomes (CSLOs)
- Utilize multiple, current, reliable information sources to support an understanding of selected pathophysiologic processes.
- Recognize ethical and legal concerns associated with clients experiencing selected disease states.
- Effectively select focused assessments, interpret the findings, and identify additional assessments for potential complications of selected pathophysiologic processes.
- Identify risk factors and clinical manifestations of selected pathophysiologic processes.
- Communicate pertinent patient information regarding selected pathophysiologic processes with other health professionals.