HL 280 : Pathophysiology for the Health Professions

The purpose of this course is to provide the student with basic understanding of pathophysiology as a change from normal physiological functioning of the various systems of the human body. The course will focus on illness, injury and disease within a systems framework across the adult lifespan. Emphasis will be put on select illnesses most often encountered by nurses, athletic trainers and other health professionals, and on critical thinking to analyze signs and symptoms based on the pathophysiology of these conditions.