PTA 130 - Survey of Pathophysiology 1

Credits: 2
Provides an introduction to general pathology with emphasis on the study of diseases and disorders most commonly seen in PT practice throughout the life span.

Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in PTA 104 and instructor’s permission.

Course Outcomes:
Students who successfully complete this class will be able to:

Describe the disease processes and systemic disorders of the major body systems including but not limited to:

a. Cardiovascular

b. Endocrine and metabolic

c. Gastrointestinal

d. Genital and reproductive

e. Hematologic

f. Hepatic and biliary

g. Immune

h. Integumentary

i. Lymphatic

j. Musculoskeletal

k. Nervous

l. Respiratory

m. Renal and urinary

Discuss the signs and symptoms of selected diseases and systematic disorders and risk factors of the major body systems.
List and Explain the signs and symptoms of selected diseases and disorders.
Understand the risk factors and preventative measures of selected diseases and disorders.

Program Outcomes

Implement plans of care developed by physical therapists.
Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, families, physical therapists and other care providers both verbally and non‐verbally including accurate written communication and documentation.
Transition to successful employment as PTA.

College-wide Outcomes

Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.