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HITT 1201 - Pathophysiology & Pharmacology Applications in Health Information

Credit Hours: 3.00

Prerequisites: Admission into the Health Information Technology Program; HITT 1102, HITT 1105, and HITT 1106 all with grade C or better

Corequisites: HITT 1209, HITT 1210, and HITT 1211 

The course focus is on description of conditions and diseases of the organ systems, including etiology, signs and symptoms, and methods of diagnosis and treatment. Students will build on their knowledge of anatomy and physiology and medical terminology through a detailed study of common pathological conditions and the drugs used in their treatment.

Location: Online only

When Offered: Winter semester only

Contact Hours: 3
Billable Contact Hours: 3
OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to summarize basic pharmacology concepts.

Objectives:

  1. Explain the processes of pharmaceutical drug regulation and approval.
  2. Identify drug classes, schedules, and categories.
  3. Describe the different methods of drug delivery.
  4. Explain the effects on the body after a drug has been administered.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify biomedical sciences.

Objectives:

  1. Recognize and recall the normal human anatomy and physiology.
  2. Recognize, recall, and compare a number of diseases.
  3. Recognize and recall common treatments for the diseases covered in the course.
COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

  • 1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.
  • 2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.
  1. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.
  • 4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.
  • 5. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.
COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
  1. Introduction to Pathophysiology
    1. Drug Legislation
    2. Drug Forms and Routes of Administration
  2. Inflammation and Healing
    1. Immunity and Abnormal Response
    2. Anti-infective Drugs
    3. AIDS and Antiviral Drugs
  3. Skin Disorders
    1. Infection
    2. Dermatologic Drugs
    3. Anti-Fungal Drugs
  4. Substance Abuse
    1. Chronic Neurologic Disorders
    2. Psychiatric Drugs
    3. Drug Effects
    4. Steps in the Drug Cycle
  5. Musculoskeletal Disorders
    1. Musculoskeletal Drugs
  6. Cardiovascular Disorders
    1. Cardiovascular Drugs
  7. Respiratory Disorders
    1. Pulmonary Drugs
  8. Digestive system Disorders
    1. Gastrointestinal Drugs
  9. Blood and Lymphatic Disorders
    1. Urinary System disorders
    2. Anticoagulant Thrombolytic Drugs
    3. Intravenous Fluids and Blood Products
    4. Urinary tract Drugs
  10. Acute Neurological Disorders
    1. Endocrine Disorders
    2. Neurologic Drugs
    3. Endocrine Drugs
    4. Antidiabetic Drugs
  11. Reproductive system Disorders
    1. Disorders of the Eye and Ear
    2. ENT Drugs
    3. Ophthalmic Drugs
  12. Neoplasms
    1. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances
    2. Chemotherapy Drugs
  13. Relationship between Pregnancy and Disease
    1. Aging and Disease Processes
    2. Obstetric/Gynecologic Drugs
  14. Pain
    1. Environmental Hazards
    2. Anesthetics
    3. Analgesic Drugs
    4. Emergency Drugs
Primary Faculty
Dunsmore, Kristin
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Primeau, Paula
Dean
Mirijanian, Narine

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088


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