HITM1230

This course will introduce students to the physiologic changes that occur within the body as a result of specific disease processes and to provide a basic understanding of the medications used to treat or affect these disease processes. Focus will be on the signs and symptoms, etiology, diagnostic procedures and treatment of common diseases and how the medications used to treat those diseases work in the human body. Knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology is crucial as the student progresses to advanced coding classes.Student Learning Outcomes

• Determine how and why alterations in body structure and function lead to the signs and symptoms of disease
• Investigate the signs/symptoms, etiology, diagnostic tests and latest treatments (including surgical, immunotherapy, and radiologic) for diseases and conditions of the following body systems: Endocrine, Integumentary, Musculoskeletal, Digestive, Respiratory, Circulatory, Urinary, Reproductive, Neurologic, and Immune
• Apply knowledge to diagnose diseases based on symptoms
• Identify the various risk factors contributing to diseases
• Link health conditions with healthcare services and treatments
• Define controlled substances and categories of controlled substances
• Identify drugs by categories, trade name and generic name
• Describe drug interactions with foods, beverages, herbals, supplements, and other medications
• Investigate how common medications work in the body to treat common diseases and conditions of the body systems listed above.