HIT 226 Pathophysiology & Pharmacology

Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3

This course covers principles of disease and the associated pharmacological treatments. Emphasis is placed on physical signs and symptoms, prognoses, common complications and therapeutic options. Upon completion, students should be able to relate disease processes to physical signs and symptoms, prognosis, common complications and their management.

Pre-requisite(s): Take BIO 163 , BIO 166 or BIO 169 with a grade of C or better.
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:

Summarize predisposing factors for disease.
Describe integrative medicine and complementary therapies.
Explain pain management treatment models.
Discuss the causes, treatment, and prevention of cancer.
Summarize major diseases, diagnostic methods, and treatments of each body system.