MDCA 1302 Human Disease/Pathophysiology

A study of anatomy and physiology with emphasis on human pathophysiology, including etiology, prognosis, medical treatment, signs and symptoms of common diseases of all body systems.

Semester Hours

3

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Prerequisite

Completion of semester 1 courses in the Medical Assistant Curriculum

End-of-Course Outcomes

Distinguish between normal and abnormal physiologic functions of all body systems; identify etiology, signs, and symptoms of diseases of all body systems; and correlate the prognosis, medical treatment, and procedures with patient morbidity and mortality.