Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to appreciate the process of clinical reasoning that clinicians apply when evaluating disease. They will be able to discuss the human body according to various systems and the tissues and organs that comprise those systems. And they will be able to link concepts of basic body chemistry and cellular structures to human health and disease. Finally, they will be able to distinguish among various types of pathology, as well as common diagnostic tests and approaches to treatment.
Who Should Take This Course
Sales representatives and managers who interact with healthcare professionals, including physicians, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, dietitians, physical and occupational therapists, respiratory therapists, psychologists, and hospital staff.
Those who need general information on the systems of the body, processes involved in disease, and forms of treatment.
Career Applications/Benefits
Because illness is seldom limited to one body system or necessarily to a single disease, health professionals often take a broad approach. The risks, costs, and other concerns for the patient are just a few of the factors clinicians consider when prescribing new drugs, treatments, and tests. The information provided will help representatives and others understand the problem-solving challenges clinicians face. The basic medical information contained in this course will help representatives and others communicate effectively with healthcare customers.
Chapter Content
Chapter One: The Health Professional's Perspective
- Objectives and Concerns of Healthcare Providers
- Evaluation of Disease
- Systems of the Body
- Divisions of the Body
- Introduction to Medical Terminology
Chapter Two: Introduction to Pathology
- Basic Body Chemistry
- Cells: Their Structures and Functions
- Cell Reproduction
- Transportation Across Cell Membranes
- Tissues
- Body Defenses
Chapter Three: Categories of Pathology
- Inflammation
- Injury
- Infection
- Neoplasia
- Genetic Disorders
Chapter Four: Diagnostic Tests and Treatment Approaches
- Diagnostic Tests
- Pharmacologic Treatment Approaches
- Nonpharmacologic Treatment Approaches
- Treatment Selection and Regimens