PTA 135 Pathology

Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4

This course introduces principles of pathology, processes of and normal responses to injury and disease, and changes related to aging. Emphasis is placed on conditions most commonly treated in physical therapy. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss basic pathological processes and identify etiology, signs, symptoms, complications, treatment options, and prognoses of specific orthopedic conditions.

Pre-requisite(s): Enrollment in the Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Course is typically offered in Fall.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

Explain the pathological process of illness, injury, and aging and the resources used for diagnosis on written examinations.
Analyze the disease processes and the management of patients with cardiovascular, neurological, pulmonary, and musculoskeletal conditions on written examinations.
Analyze the disease processes and the management of patients with cancer, pediatric, gastrointestinal, infectious disease, renal, hepatobiliary, immunological, hematological, reproductive, and endocrine and metabolic conditions on written examinations.
Construct a poster presentation for use during an oral presentation.
Demonstrate professional skills for all aspects of the course.