MEDA 220 Human Diseases*
This course focuses on human diseases that are frequently first diagnosed or treated in the medical office or clinic setting. The course provides an overview of the disease process and is organized by a systems approach. It provides a description of diseases, etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic procedures, treatment, and prevention.
Prerequisite
Placement in the Medical Assistant program and BIOL105.
MEDA 220Human Diseases*
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I. General Information
II. Course Specification
Credit Hours Narrative
3 Credits
Prerequisite Narrative
Placement in the Medical Assistant program and BIOL105.
III. Catalog Course Description
This course focuses on human diseases that are frequently first diagnosed or treated in the medical office or clinic setting. The course provides an overview of the disease process and is organized by a systems approach. It provides a description of diseases, etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic procedures, treatment, and prevention.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Focus on terminology used in the study of human diseases.
- Provide a basic understanding of human diseases.
- Provide basic understanding of the cause and predisposing factors of human disease.
- Provide basic understanding of diagnosis and treatment of human disease.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies