Pathophysiology I

This course will provide an introduction to the fundamentals of pathophysiology and related disease processes. The underlying concepts of homeostasis, cellular changes, inflammation, infection, healing and abnormal immune responses will be examined. The basic concepts of fluid - electrolyte and acid – base balance will be analyzed and how imbalances can promote disorder in the body. Common diagnostic testing will be examined and how they are utilized in the process of diagnosing disease and prognostic outcomes. Specific diseases and disorders will be discussed to apply the concepts learned and how they affect the structure and functioning of the human body. Basic treatment modalities are will be reviewed as a foundation of learning to be expanded upon in the practicum experience.

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Note: The minimum passing grade for this course is 60%. Streamed clips are inserted into this course.

You can fast track this course in 7 weeks, please let the instructor know the first day you log on.

Equivalent: PATH 3505 is equivalent only if students have successfully completed BOTH Pathophysiology I PATH 3583 AND Pathophysiology II PATH 4583 . Students should follow the Credit Transfer process in order to have their completion of BOTH PATH 3583 AND PATH 4583 recognized for PATH 3505.

Note: The final exam for this course is online. It is a proctored exam. When you schedule your exam, the proctoring cost is included. However, if you miss your scheduled exam time, or do not reschedule within the required timelines, you will be charged the full exam fee to reschedule.