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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.     


 

Competency Areas

Hours

Introduction to Disease

Class

5

Diseases of Body Systems

D. Lab

0

 

P. Lab/O.B.I.

0

 

Credit

5

 

Prerequisite:

AHS 101, AHS 109

Corequisite:

 

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will be able to:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.


INTRODUCTION TO DISEASE

2

0

0

History           

Identify important contributions in medicine.

 

 

 

Causes of disease

List and explain at least seven causes of disease.

 

 

 

Methods of treatment of disease

List treatment modalities.

 

 

 

DISEASES OF BODY SYSTEMS

48

0

0

Causes of neoplasms

Discuss etiology of cancer.

 

 

 

 

Compare benign and malignant tumors.

 

 

 

Grading of neoplasms

Describe the three main classifications for cancer.

 

 

 

Diagnosis of neoplasms

Identify the grading and staging of neoplasms and their use.

 

 

 

Treatment of neoplasms

Discuss three major forms of cancer treatment and their advantages and disadvantages.

 

 

 

Circulatory system

 

Identify and discuss common diseases of the blood, heart, and vessels and their treatment including nutritional and pharmacological implications of the treatment.

 

 

 

Musculoskeletal system

 

Identify and discuss common diseases of the musculoskeletal system and their treatment including nutritional and pharmacological aspects.

 

 

 

Integumentary system

Identify and discuss common diseases of the Integumentary system and their treatment, to include the nutritional and pharmacological aspects.

 

 

 

Digestive system

 

Identify and discuss the common diseases of the digestive system and their treatment, to include nutritional and pharmacological implications.

 

 

 

Respiratory system

 

Identify and discuss the common diseases of the respiratory system and their treatment, to include the nutritional and pharmacological aspects.

 

 

 

Urinary system

 

Identify and discuss the common diseases of the urinary system and their treatment, to include the nutritional and pharmacological implications.

 

 

 

 

Identify and discuss disorders of importance in fluids, electrolytes, and acid-base.

 

 

 

Reproductive system

Identify and discuss the common diseases of the male reproductive system and their treatment, to include the nutritional and pharmacological implications.

 

 

 

 

Identify and discuss the common diseases of the female reproductive system and their treatment, to include the nutritional and pharmacological implications.

 

 

 

Endocrine system

 

Identify and discuss diseases of the endocrine system and their treatment, to include nutritional and pharmacological aspects.

 

 

 

Nervous system

 

List the common disorders of the nervous system to include treatment, nutritional, and pharmacological implications.

 

 

 

Sensory system

 

List the common disorders of the sensory system to include their treatment, pharmacological, and nutritional implications.

 

 

 

Immune system

Discuss the care, prevention, and treatment for AIDS.

 

 

 

 

Discuss vaccines and serums in the prevention of disease.

 

 

 

 

Discuss the management of the allergy patient.

 

 

 

 

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.  St. Louis Elsevier

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, New Jersey: Prentice Hall

Nighbors, M., Tannehill-Jones, R. (2006).  Human Diseases. 2nd ed. Clifton Park, New York: Thompson Delmar

 

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