General Information

• Name: Pathophysiology I
• Discipline: Health Information Technology (HIT)
• Units (Credits): 4
• Schedule History: See when this course was offered over the last three years.
• Transfer Information: Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
• Academic Division: Nursing and Allied Health

Prerequisites and Recommended Courses

• Prerequisites: BIOL 200 and permission of the Nursing and Allied Health division.

Course Outline

I: Catalog Course Description

Introduces students to the concept of disease process in specific body systems.

Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

II: Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to know and understand the Basic Concepts of Disease Processes including the following:

• Inflammation and Healing
• Immunity and Abnormal Responses
• Infection
• Neoplasms
• Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances
• Congenital and Gentic Disorders
• Diseases Associated with Adolescence
• The Relationship Between Pregnancy and Disease
• Aging and the Disease Processes
• Effects of Immobility
• The Influence of Stress
• Pain
• Substance Abuse
• Environmental Hazards
• Basic Pharmacology
• Blood and Lymphatic Disorders
• Respiratory Disorders
• Digestive System Disorders
• Urinary System Disorders
• Acute and Chronic Neurologic Disorders
• Disorders of Eye and Ear
• Endocrine Disorders
• Musculoskeletal Disorders
• Skin Disorders
• Reproductive Disorders

III: Course Linkage

Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

Linkage of Course to Educational Program Mission Outcomes.

MISSION - This course is to provide employment-related knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in a chosen field of study.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES - Students who complete programs in occupational areas are expected to demonstrate that they:

Know
• The subject matter appropriate to the emphasis of the degree.

Are Able To
• Acquire skills and perform tasks necessary for employment or career enhancement.
• Present themselves effectively to a potential employer.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills appropriate resources to remain current in the chosen occupational field.

Have Developed
• An appreciation of the importance of social, ethical, legal and diversity issues.