SC 127 Pathophysiology for Paramedics

This course will focus on an in-depth understanding of the mechanism of human body function and pathophysiology.  An orientation to disease as disordered physiology enables the student to understand how and why the symptoms of various conditions appear. In this course, the normal function of each organ system is summarized followed by a discussion of a number of major diseases within each system with particular emphasis on how signs and symptoms of the selected diseases are produced by disordered physiology. Prerequisite: SC 118. NOTE: Offered spring semesters only. Contact Hours: (3,0)

Credits

3