HITT2471- Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
Pre-Requisite for HIM Program
Course Description
Course Comments
Study of the pathology and general health
management of diseases and injuries across the
life span. Topics include etiology, symptoms,
and the physical and psychological reactions to
diseases and injuries. A study of drug
classifications, actions, therapeutic uses, adverse
effects, routes of administration, and calculation
of dosages.
Student Learning Outcomes
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Identify the important concepts related
to human disease and their drug
therapies.
Define key terminology relevant to
human diseases and disorders.
Identify signs and symptoms, diagnostic
tests, and therapies to common human
diseases and disorders.
Describe specific common human
diseases, disorders, and therapies.
State the effects of aging on specific
body systems.
Correctly spell and pronounce common
terminology related to human diseases
and pharmaceuticals.
Distinguish between local, systemic,
therapeutic, allergic, and side effects of
drugs.
Identify routes of administration and
describe their advantages and
disadvantages.
Distinguish between local, systemic,
therapeutic, allergic, and side effects of
drugs.
Textbook Information
Course Package from Cengage