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Posted: 06/25/07
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R State Standard £Institutionally Developed College: n/a |
MAS 112 – Human Diseases
Course
Description
Provides
clear, succinct, and basic information about common medical conditions.
Taking each body system, the disease condition is highlighted following a
logical formation consisting of: description, etiology, signs and
symptoms, diagnostic procedures, treatment, prognosis, and prevention.
Topics include: introduction to disease and diseases of body
systems.
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Competency Areas |
Hours |
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Introduction to
Disease |
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5 |
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Diseases of Body
Systems |
D. Lab |
0 |
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P.
Lab/O.B.I. |
0 |
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Credit |
5 |
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Prerequisite: |
AHS 101, AHS 109 |
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Corequisite: |
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Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this section,
the student will be able to: |
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Class |
D.Lab
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P.Lab/ O.B.I. |
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INTRODUCTION TO DISEASE |
2 |
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0 |
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History
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Identify
important contributions in medicine. |
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Causes of disease |
List
and explain at least seven causes of disease. |
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Methods of treatment of
disease |
List
treatment modalities. |
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DISEASES OF BODY SYSTEMS |
48 |
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Causes of neoplasms |
Discuss
etiology of cancer. |
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Compare benign and malignant tumors. |
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Grading of neoplasms |
Describe
the three main classifications for cancer. |
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Diagnosis of neoplasms |
Identify
the grading and staging of neoplasms and their use. |
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Treatment of neoplasms |
Discuss
three major forms of cancer treatment and their advantages and disadvantages. |
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Circulatory system |
Identify
and discuss common diseases of the blood, heart, and vessels and their
treatment including nutritional and pharmacological implications of the
treatment. |
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Musculoskeletal system |
Identify
and discuss common diseases of the musculoskeletal system and their treatment
including nutritional and pharmacological aspects. |
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Integumentary system |
Identify
and discuss common diseases of the Integumentary system and their treatment,
to include the nutritional and pharmacological aspects. |
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Digestive system |
Identify and discuss the common diseases of
the digestive system and their treatment, to include nutritional and
pharmacological implications. |
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Respiratory system |
Identify
and discuss the common diseases of the respiratory system and their
treatment, to include the nutritional and pharmacological aspects. |
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Urinary system |
Identify
and discuss the common diseases of the urinary system and their treatment, to
include the nutritional and pharmacological implications. |
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Identify and discuss disorders of importance in fluids,
electrolytes, and acid-base. |
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Identify
and discuss the common diseases of the male reproductive system and their
treatment, to include the nutritional and pharmacological implications. |
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Identify
and discuss the common diseases of the female reproductive system and their
treatment, to include the nutritional and pharmacological implications. |
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Endocrine system |
Identify
and discuss diseases of the endocrine system and their treatment, to include
nutritional and pharmacological aspects. |
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Nervous system |
List
the common disorders of the nervous system to include treatment, nutritional,
and pharmacological implications. |
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Sensory system |
List
the common disorders of the sensory system to include their treatment,
pharmacological, and nutritional implications. |
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Immune system |
Discuss
the care, prevention, and treatment for AIDS. |
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Discuss vaccines and serums in the
prevention of disease. |
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Discuss the management of the allergy
patient. |
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Suggested Resources |
Frazier,
M, Fuqua,T (2004). Essentials of Human Diseases and Conditions. 3rd
ed. St. Louis: Elsevier
Frazier,
M, Fuqua,T (2004). Workbook to accompany Essentials
of Human Diseases and Conditions. 3rd ed.
Herlihy,
B., Maebius, N. (2003). The Human body in Health and Illness. 2nd
ed. St. Louis: Elsevier
Mullvihill,
M., Zelman, M. et.al. (2006). Human
Diseases: A Systemic Approach. 6th ed. Upper Saddle,
Nighbors,
M., Tannehill-Jones, R. (2006). Human Diseases. 2nd ed.
Clifton Park, New York: Thompson Delmar
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