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 Department:    AHE

 Course #:    109

 Credits:    4

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    4

 CIP:    510801

 EPC:    381

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Overview of the many diseases and conditions affecting the human body. Includes discussions of how cultural perceptions and influences affect medical disease and pathology. Disease prevention and lifestyle for health.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: AHE 106 or equivalent with minimum C grade and department chair permission.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 44

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for certificate  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Discuss human disease processes related to common disorders associated with specific body systems, life stages, conditions and disorders.
2. Summarize medical conditions associated with specific systems of the human body using the standard format: Description, etiology, diagnostic procedures, treatment, prevention, and cultural influences.
3. Contrast and compare congenital and genetic conditions, neoplasms, and infectious diseases.
4. Explain nutritional requirements and dietary recommendations for medical conditions associated with specific disorders and lifespan to patients.
5. Teach patients methods of health promotion and disease prevention including nutritional recommendations for health maintenance.
6. Locate, identify and use reliable medical references, print materials, and electronic sources.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. The Disease Process. Integrative Medicine and Complimentary Therapies.
2. Pain and its Management. Infectious and Communicable Diseases.
3. Cancer. Congenital Diseases and Disorders.
4. Mental Health Diseases and Disorders. Skin Diseases and Disorders.
5. Musculoskeletal Diseases and Disorders. Nervous System Diseases and Disorders.
6. Endocrine System Diseases and Disorders. Cardiovascular and Lymphatic System Diseases and Disorders.
7. Respiratory System Diseases and Disorders. Digestive System Diseases and Disorders.
8. Urinary System Diseases and Disorders. Reproductive System Diseases and Disorders.
9. Eye and Ear Diseases and Disorders. Nutrition and Disease Management.
10. Disease Prevention. Lifespan Changes and Disease.