10530182Human Disease For Health Professions
Course Information
Description
Focuses on the common diseases of each organ/body system as encountered in all types of health settings by health professionals. Emphasis is placed on understanding the etiology (cause), signs and symptoms, diagnostic tests, treatment (including pharmacologic) of each disease.
Total Credits
3
Prior Learning Assessment
  • Exam-College Developed Challenge Exam

Course Competencies
  1. Interpret pharmacological information
    Assessment Strategies
    by presenting a written or oral interpretation
    given scenarios containing pharmacological information
    by using drug references
    Criteria
    accepted drug references are used
    interpretation compares generic vs brand-name drugs
    interpretation compares drug administration routes
    interpretation describes drug classification
    interpretation translates drug prescriptions

  2. Explain common diagnostic procedures
    Assessment Strategies
    by presenting a written or oral interpretation
    given scenarios containing diagnostic procedures information
    by using diagnostic procedures references
    Criteria
    examination describes common laboratory procedures
    examination describes common radiology/imaging procedures

  3. Interpret cancer medicine (oncology) information
    Assessment Strategies
    through analysis of given medical documentation
    using references
    in written and/or oral assessments
    Criteria
    interpretation describes the growth and spread of tumors
    interpretation describes the etiology of cancer
    interpretation describes common diagnostic testing
    interpretation describes common treatment

  4. Examine common disorders and diseases of the immune system
    Assessment Strategies
    through analysis of given medical documentation
    using references
    in written and/or oral assessments
    Criteria
    examination explains the etiology
    examination describes the signs and symptoms
    examination describes the diagnostic tests and results
    examination describes the medical treatments and surgical procedures

  5. Examine common disorders and diseases of the integumentary system
    Assessment Strategies
    through analysis of given medical documentation
    using references
    in written and/or oral assessments
    Criteria
    examination explains the etiology
    examination identifies the signs and symptoms
    examination identifies the common diagnostic testing
    examination describes the medical treatments and surgical procedures

  6. Examine diseases of the male and female reproductive systems
    Assessment Strategies
    through analysis of given medical documentation
    using references
    in written and/or oral assessments
    Criteria
    examination explains the etiology
    examination describes the signs and symptoms
    examination describes the diagnostic tests and results
    examination describes the medical treatments and surgical procedures

  7. Examine common disorders and diseases of the blood
    Assessment Strategies
    through analysis of given medical documentation
    using references
    in written and/or oral assessments
    Criteria
    examination explains the etiology
    examination identifies the signs and symptoms
    examination describes the diagnostic tests and results
    examination describes the medical treatments and surgical procedures

  8. Examine common disorders and diseases of the eye and ear
    Assessment Strategies
    through analysis of given medical documentation
    using references
    in written and/or oral assessments
    Criteria
    examination explains the etiology
    examination describes the signs and symptoms
    examination describes the diagnostic tests and results
    examination describes the medical treatments and surgical procedures

  9. Examine common disorders and diseases of the musculoskeletal system
    Assessment Strategies
    through analysis of given medical documentation
    using references
    in written and/or oral assessments
    Criteria
    examination explains the etiology
    examination identifies the signs and symptoms
    examination describes the diagnostic tests and results
    examination describes the medical treatments and surgical procedures

  10. Examine common disorders and diseases of the respiratory system
    Assessment Strategies
    through analysis of given medical documentation
    using references
    in written and/or oral assessments
    Criteria
    examination explains the etiology
    examination identifies the signs and symptoms
    examination describes the diagnostic tests and results
    examination describes the medical treatments and surgical procedures

  11. Examine common disorders and diseases of the digestive system
    Assessment Strategies
    through analysis of given medical documentation
    using references
    in written and/or oral assessments
    Criteria
    examination explains the etiology
    examination identifies the signs and symptoms
    examination describes the diagnostic tests and results
    examination describes the medical treatments and surgical procedures

  12. Examine common disorders and diseases of the nervous system
    Assessment Strategies
    through analysis of given medical documentation
    using references
    in written and/or oral assessments
    Criteria
    examination explains the etiology
    examination identifies the signs and symptoms
    examination describes the diagnostic tests and results
    examination describes the medical treatments and surgical procedures

  13. Examine common disorders and diseases of the endocrine system
    Assessment Strategies
    through analysis of given medical documentation
    using references
    in written and/or oral assessments
    Criteria
    examination explains the etiology
    examination identifies the signs and symptoms
    examination describes the diagnostic tests and results
    examination describes the medical treatments and surgical procedures

  14. Examine common disorders and diseases of the urinary system
    Assessment Strategies
    through analysis of given medical documentation
    using references
    in written and/or oral assessments
    Criteria
    examination explains the etiology
    examination identifies the signs and symptoms
    examination describes the diagnostic tests and results
    examination describes the medical treatments and surgical procedures

  15. Examine common disorders and diseases of the cardiovascular system
    Assessment Strategies
    through analysis of given medical documentation
    using references
    in written and/or oral assessments
    Criteria
    examination explains the etiology
    examination describes the signs and symptoms
    examination describes the diagnostic tests and results
    examination describes the medical treatments and surgical procedures

  16. Examine behavioral health conditions and disorders
    Assessment Strategies
    through analysis of given medical documentation
    using references
    in written and/or oral assessments
    Criteria
    examination explains the etiology
    examination describes the signs and symptoms
    examination describes the diagnostic tests and results
    examination describes the medical treatments and surgical procedures