Chabot College
October 1999
Replaced Fall 2010
Course Outline for Health 51B
Disease Process and Advanced Medical Terminology
Catalog Description:
51B - Disease Process and Advanced Medical Terminology
4 units
Introduction to the nature of disease and to structural and functional changes of diseases as they
affect the systems of the body; discussion of causes, symptoms and treatment of disease.
Prerequisite: Health 51A (completed with a grade of "C" or higher). 4 hours.
[Typical contact hours: 70]
Prerequisite Skills
Before entering the course, the student should be able to:
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describe the components of medical terms;
demonstrate the ability to build medical terms using word parts;
demonstrate the ability to define a medical term, by dividing it into its elements;
spell and pronounce medical terms;
apply medical terms and abbreviations appropriately;
identify word roots, suffixes, prefixes, anatomical, diagnostic, medical, surgical, and
additional terms as they relate to each body system;
describe elements of selected processes, such as HIV/AIDS.
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
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describe basic structure and function of the human body in terms of cells, tissues, organs
and systems;
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identify the various mechanisms of disease;
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describe the role of nutrition and metabolism in health and disease;
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list the importance of homeostasis in terms of acid base balances, and fluid and
electrolyte balance;
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describe the process of growth and development;
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describe genetics and genetic diseases;
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build and apply medical terms and abbreviations used in the medical field;
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identify the pathogenesis, clinical manifestations and therapeutic modalities as they relate to
diseases of each body system;
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build and apply concepts from Health 51A for selected foci for example HIV/AIDS and
aging.
Chabot College
Course Outline for Health 51B, Page 2
October 1999
Course Content (Dacum Analysis 2.10):
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Structure and function of the body
Cells and tissues
Organ systems
Mechanism of disease to include: cancer, inflammation, infection, obstruction
Nutrition and metabolism
Fluid and electrolyte balance
Acid base balance
Growth and development
Genetics and genetic diseases
Medical terminology and abbreviations
Aging
HIV/AIDS
Pathogenesis, clinical manifestations and therapeutic modalities, as they relate
to diseases of the:
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integumentary system and body membranes
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skeletal system
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muscular system
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nervous system and senses
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endocrine system
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blood and circulation
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heart
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lymphatic system and immunity to include AIDS
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respiratory system
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digestive system
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male and female reproductive system
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urinary system
Methods of Presentation:
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Lecture-demonstration
Discussion
Student presentation
Audio-visual materials
Appropriate research assignments
Chabot College
Course Outline for Health 51B, Page 3
October 1999
Typical Assignments:
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Oral report
Written report
Reading
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
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Quizzes
Oral or written reports as required
Midterm and final examination
Textbook(s) (typical):
Pathology for Health Related Professions, Damjanov, MD Phd, Saunders, WB, 1999
Special Student Materials:
None
Revised 12/99