MDA 114-Diseases of the Human Body

3 credit hours – Three hours weekly; one term.
Investigate disease pathology and appropriate terminology. Discuss disorders that affect the whole body, such as immune disorders and neoplasms; thereafter, diseases that primarily affect a specific body system such as cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, renal and dermatologic disorders. Focus on definition, causes when appropriate, signs and symptoms, clinical findings, treatment and aspects of patient teaching.

Prerequisite(s): MDA 113