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Apr 19, 2024
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PTA* H155 - Pathology for the PTA I
Credits: 3
This is the first course of a two-course pathology sequence designed to provide the physical therapist assistant student with the knowledge of human pathology of selected body systems including implications for patient management. Topics covered include inflammation, lab tests & values, and the immune, lymphatic, cardiovascular, respiratory, integumentary and musculoskeletal systems. This is a foundational course as it promotes an understanding of the disease processes, and it guides the student in application and analysis of medical pathology in patient care. Emphasis is placed on the relationship of medical presentation signs/symptoms and its implication on physical therapy treatment.
Prerequisite(s): PTA* H120, PTA* H125, PTA* H130 with a grade of “C” or higher.
Corequisite(s): PTA* H145, PTA* H150.
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