Course Overview

SCI-301: Human Body Pathology and Treatment (4 Credits)
Program(s): CMR

COURSE CONSULTANTS

EIGHTH AND NINTH EDITIONS:

Jeffrey L. Barnett, MD
Adjunct Professor of Internal Medicine
Huron Gastroenterology Associates
University of Michigan
Medical Center
Ann Arbor, Michigan

Karen J. Tietze, PharmD
Professor of Clinical Pharmacy
Department of Pharmacy
Practice and Pharmacy Administration
University of the Sciences
in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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, their dysfunctions, 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 must consider when prescribing new drugs, treatments, and tests. The information provided in this course will help representatives and others to understand the problem-solving challenges faced by clinicians. In addition, representatives and others who take this course will become familiar with basic medical information that will allow effective communication with customers and clinicians.

Course Description:
This course is one of four foundation courses required by CMR Institute for certification. It describes relationships and interactions between systems of the body and their functions, components, dysfunctions, and forms of treatment. The course also defines basic medical terminology.

Related Courses:
• All body system courses
• Disease Management
• The Evolving Healthcare Community
• Introduction to Pharmacology

Chapter Content:

Chapter 1: The Health Professional's Perspective
	Objectives and Concerns of the Health Professional Evaluation of Disease Systems of the Body Divisions of the Body Introduction to Medical Terminology
Chapter 2: Introduction to Pathology
	The Health Professional’s Approach to Pathology Basic Body Chemistry Cells: Their Structures and Functions Tissues Body Defenses
Chapter 3: Categories of Pathology
	Inflammation and Injury Infection Neoplasia Genetic Disorders
Chapter 4: Diagnostic Tests and Treatment Approaches
	Diagnostic Tests Pharmacologic Treatment Approaches Nonpharmacologic Treatment Approaches Treatment Selection and Regimens

Learning Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to describe basic anatomy and physiology of the human body, including body systems and functions; describe, in general terms, approaches to disease prevention and treatment; and correctly use basic medical terminology in discussions of body systems and pathology.