MCCCD Program Description

Clinical Pathology

Course: PTA203

First Term: 2018 Fall

Lecture 3.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S - Standard Load

Description: Terminology and definitions used in discussion of human pathology. Disease processes frequently encountered in physical therapy practice. Functional anatomy, select medical tests for diagnoses, and medication and effects in providing physical therapy. Principles of disease prevention.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Define terms for diagnosis, etiology, and progression of disease. (I) 2. Predict the physiological effects of trauma and inflammation on the human body. (II) 3. Summarize the mechanics of the immune response in the human body. (II) 4. Describe the principle types of immunologic disorders and their physiological effects on the human body. (II) 5. Describe the physical therapy treatment implications for patients with select pathological conditions. (II-XVI) 6. Recognize the principle types of infectious diseases and their physiological effects on the human body. (II-XVI) 7. Differentiate between the physiological effects of benign and malignant tumors in the human body. (III) 8. Describe specific treatment methods for tumors of the human body. (III) 9. Identify specific medications prescribed for diseases and conditions commonly treated by physical therapy and the effects of the medication on the patient and on treatment. (III, VI-XVII) 10. Describe specific diagnostic procedures for select diseases and disorders. (III-XVII) 11. Describe the physiological effects of specific congenital abnormalities in the human body. (IV) 12. Describe the principle types of hereditary diseases and their physiological effects on the human body. (IV) 13. Describe specific diseases of the hematologic and lymphatic systems and their physiological effects on the human body. (V) 14. Describe the principle types of diseases of the cardiovascular system and their physiological effects on the human body. (VI, VII) 15. Describe the principle types of diseases of the respiratory system and their physiological effects on the human body. (VIII) 16. Describe specific disorders of the musculoskeletal system and their physiological effects on the human body. (X) 17. Describe specific diseases of the renal and urologic systems and their physiological effects on the human body. (XI) 18. Describe specific diseases of the gastrointestinal system and their physiological effects on the human body. (XII) 19. Describe specific diseases of the endocrine hepatic and biliary systems and their physiological effects on the human body. (XIII) 20. Describe the principle diseases of the reproductive systems and their effects on the human body. (XV) 21. Describe specific diseases associated with the endocrine system. (XVI) 22. Describe the specific types of metabolic disorders and their physiological effects on the human body. (XVI) 23. Describe the characteristics of specific psychiatric and mental disorders and their effects on the human body. (XVII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Terminology and definitions A. Diagnosis B. Etiology of disease C. Progression of disease II. Inflammation, immunity, and allergy A. Inflammation and repair B. Immunity C. Trauma D. Autoimmunity E. Immune deficiency F. Vaccination G. Hypersensitivity and allergies H. Physiological effects of disease I. Physical therapy implications J. Disease prevention III. Neoplasm A. Tumor formation B. Malignant tumors C. Benign tumors D. Differences between tumors E. Physical therapy implications F. Treatment strategies G. Diagnostic tests IV. Hereditary diseases A. Transmission of hereditary diseases B. Abnormal chromosome diseases C. Sex anomalies D. Congenital diseases E. Physical therapy implications F. Treatment strategies G. Diagnostic tests V. Diseases of the hematologic and lymphatic systems A. Composition of blood B. Anemias C. Bleeding diseases D. Diseases of white blood cells E. Treatment strategies F. Diagnostic tests and lab values G. Physical therapy implications H. Function of the lymphatic system VI. Diseases of the heart A. Structure and function B. Influence of the autonomic nervous system C. Diseases of the heart D. Abnormalities of heart action E. Diagnostic procedures for heart action F. Cardiac medication G. Treatment strategies H. Diagnostic tests I. Physical therapy implications VII. Diseases of the blood vessels A. Blood vessels and circulation B. Structure and function C. Diseases of the arteries D. Diseases of the veins E. Blood vessel medications F. Treatment strategies G. Diagnostic tests H. Physical therapy implications VIII. Diseases of the respiratory system A. Structure and function B. Upper respiratory diseases C. Lower respiratory diseases D. Diagnostic procedures for respiratory diseases E. Medications for respiratory diseases F. Treatment strategies G. Diagnostic tests H. Physical therapy implications IX. Diseases of the nervous system A. Structure B. Function C. Diseases of the nervous system D. Convulsions E. Developmental errors F. Brain tumors G. Cerebrovascular accident H. Traumatic disorders I. Brain tumors J. Diagnostic physical therapy procedures for the nervous system K. Medications for the nervous system L. Treatment strategies M. Diagnostic tests N. Physical therapy implications X. Diseases of the bones, joints, and muscles A. Structure and function B. Diseases of bone C. Bone diseases of vitamin and mineral deficiencies D. Secondary bone diseases E. Diseases of the joints F. Diseases of the muscles G. Diagnostic tests H. Medications for joint diseases I. Physical therapy implications XI. Diseases of the renal and urologic systems A. Function of the kidneys B. Diseases of the kidney C. Diseases of the bladder and urethra D. Diagnostic tests E. Physical therapy implications XII. Diseases of the gastrointestinal system A. Digestive process B. Diseases of the digestive tract C. General disorders of the digestive tract D. Diagnostic tests E. Physical therapy implications XIII. Diseases of the hepatic and biliary systems and the pancreas A. Functions of the liver B. Diseases of the liver C. Structure and function of the pancreas D. Diseases of the pancreas E. Diagnostic tests F. Physical therapy implications XIV. Diseases of the integumentary system A. Structure and function of the skin B. Classification of skin diseases C. Infectious skin diseases D. Diseases of the skin E. Metabolic skin disorders F. Diagnostic tests G. Physical therapy implications XV. Diseases of the reproductive systems A. Function of the reproductive system B. Diseases of the female reproductive system C. Diseases of the male reproductive system D. Sexually transmitted diseases E. Diagnostic procedures F. Universal precautions G. Physical therapy implications XVI. Diseases of the endocrine system and metabolic disorders A. Malnutrition B. Vitamin deficiencies C. Hypervitaminosis D. Mineral deficiencies E. Anorexia, bulimia, and obesity F. Alcoholism G. Diet H. Physical therapy implications XVII. Psychiatric and mental disorders A. Dementia B. Autism C. Personality disorders D. Developmental disorders E. Other F. Physical therapy implications

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: May 22, 2018

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