PTA 117 Pathophysiology

4 credits

Survey of human pathophysiology covering common pathologies of major body systems. Emphasis on connecting the key elements of pathology and disease to working with patients as a PTA.

Prerequisites: Admission to the Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Corequisites: PTA 105, PTA 115, and PTA 125

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Identify the basic structure and function of selected body systems.
Differentiate between selected normal human physiologic and pathophysiologic processes of selected body systems
Identify etiology, pathology, manifestation, treatment and prognosis of pathophysiology of selected body systems
Describe the physiological mechanisms of injury at the cellular level, including necrosis and the inflammatory response
Describe the physiology of the tissue repair process
Identify characteristic signs and symptoms of common disorders and diseases
Identify the negative effects of immobility on selected body systems
Identify special considerations for providing safe and effective physical therapy interventions for patients with pathological conditions

Total Hours: 40 Lecture Hours: 40