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Active as of Fall Semester 2014
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Disease Conditions
2. Course Prefix & Number:
MEDA 1141
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 2
4. Course Description:
The study of human diseases is important to understanding a variety of topics in the healthcare field. Diseases can range from mild to severe and may be acute or chronic. Some diseases affect one part of the body, a specific body system, or several body systems at the same time. There are many factors that predispose the body to a disease process. Some factors can be controlled, but some are related to heredity. Diseases are diagnosed by health care providers using various techniques and tests.
5. Placement Tests Required:
| Accuplacer (specify test): |
No placement tests required |
Score: |
|
6. Prerequisite Courses:
MEDA 1141 - Disease Conditions
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
MEDA 1141 - Disease Conditions
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:
Dakota County Technical College, MDAS 1211 Disease/Medical Treatment including Nutrition, 4 credits
Anoka Technical College, HLTH 1000 Disease Conditions, 2 credits
2. Transfer - regional institutions with which this course has a written articulation agreement:
III. Course Purpose
Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
Medical Assistant, Diploma
Medical Assistant, AAS Degree
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Demonstrate oral communication skills |
Compare and contrast studies of anatomy and physiology as it concerns the disease processes in the body through class discussion. |
| Assess alternative solutions to a problem |
Analyze and determine how lifestyle changes will improve overall individual body system functions. |
| Work as a team member to achieve shared goals |
Research and determine how disease processes affect individual body systems through group presentations. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
- Define basic terminology used in the study of diseases;
- Discuss the pathogenesis of disease;
- Describe the causes of disease;
- Identify common disorders of each of the body systems;
- Describe Standard Precautions for disease prevention;
- Identify predisposing factors to human diseases;
- Explain the difference between the diagnosis and prognosis of a disease;
- Describe common tests used to diagnose diseases.
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Disease Conditions
2. Course Prefix & Number:
MEDA 1141
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 2
4. Course Description:
The study of human diseases is important to understanding a variety of topics in the healthcare field. Diseases can range from mild to severe and may be acute or chronic. Some diseases affect one part of the body, a specific body system, or several body systems at the same time. There are many factors that predispose the body to a disease process. Some factors can be controlled, but some are related to heredity. Diseases are diagnosed by health care providers using various techniques and tests.
5. Placement Tests Required:
| Accuplacer (specify test): |
No placement tests required |
Score: |
|
6. Prerequisite Courses:
MEDA 1141 - Disease Conditions
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
MEDA 1141 - Disease Conditions
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:
Dakota County Technical College, MDAS 1211 Disease/Medical Treatment including Nutrition, 4 credits
Anoka Technical College, HLTH 1000 Disease Conditions, 2 credits
2. Transfer - regional institutions with which this course has a written articulation agreement:
III. Course Purpose
1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
Medical Assistant, Diploma
Medical Assistant, AAS Degree
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Demonstrate oral communication skills |
Compare and contrast studies of anatomy and physiology as it concerns the disease processes in the body through class discussion. |
| Work as a team member to achieve shared goals |
Research and determine how disease processes affect individual body systems through group presentations. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
- Define basic terminology used in the study of diseases;
- Discuss the pathogenesis of disease;
- Describe the causes of disease;
- Identify common disorders of each of the body systems;
- Describe Standard Precautions for disease prevention;
- Identify predisposing factors to human diseases;
- Explain the difference between the diagnosis and prognosis of a disease;
- Describe common tests used to diagnose diseases.
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
- Introduction to Human Diseases
- Disease, Disorder and Syndrome
- Pathology
- Pathogenesis
- Etiology
- Predisposing Factors
- Diagnosis
- Prognosis
- Treatment
- Medical Ethics
- Mechanisms of Disease
- Causes of Disease
- Aging
- Death
- Neoplasms
- Terminology Related to Neoplasms and Tumors
- Classification of Neoplasms
- Benign and Malignant Neoplasms
- Hyperplasias and Neoplasms
- Development of Malignant Neoplasms
- Invasion and Metastasis of Cancer
- Grading and Staging of Cancer
- Causes of Cancer
- Cancer Prevention
- Frequency of Cancer
- Diagnosis of Cancer
- Signs and Symptoms of Cancer
- Cancer Treatment
- Inflammation and Infection
- Defense Mechanisms
- Inflammation
- The Inflammatory Process
- Chronic Inflammation
- Inflammatory Lesions
- Tissue Repair and Healing
- Infection
- Immune System Diseases and Disorders
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Common Signs and Symptoms
- Diagnostic Tests
- Common Diseases
- Trauma
- Rare Diseases
- Effects of Aging
- Musculoskeletal System Diseases and Disorders
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Common Signs and Symptoms
- Diagnostic Tests
- Common Diseases
- Trauma
- Rare Diseases
- Effects of Aging
- Blood and Blood-Forming Organs Diseases and Disorders
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Common Signs and Symptoms
- Diagnostic Tests
- Common Diseases
- Trauma
- Rare Diseases
- Effects of Aging
- Cardiovascular System Diseases and Disorders
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Common Signs and Symptoms
- Diagnostic Tests
- Common Diseases
- Trauma
- Rare Diseases
- Effects of Aging
- Respiratory System Diseases and Disorders
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Common Signs and Symptoms
- Diagnostic Tests
- Common Diseases
- Trauma
- Rare Diseases
- Effects of Aging
- Lymphatic System Diseases and Disorders
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Common Signs and Symptoms
- Diagnostic Tests
- Common Diseases
- Trauma
- Rare Diseases
- Effects of Aging
- Digestive System Diseases and Disorders
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Common Signs and Symptoms
- Diagnostic Tests
- Common Diseases
- Trauma
- Rare Diseases
- Effects of Aging
- Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreas Diseases and Disorders
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Common Signs and Symptoms
- Diagnostic Tests
- Common Diseases
- Trauma
- Rare Diseases
- Effects of Aging
- Urinary System Diseases and Disorders
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Common Signs and Symptoms
- Diagnostic Tests
- Common Diseases
- Trauma
- Rare Diseases
- Effects of Aging
- Endocrine System Diseases and Disorders
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Common Signs and Symptoms
- Diagnostic Tests
- Common Diseases
- Trauma
- Rare Diseases
- Effects of Aging
- Nervous System Diseases and Disorders
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Common Signs and Symptoms
- Diagnostic Tests
- Common Diseases
- Trauma
- Rare Diseases
- Effects of Aging
- Eye and Ear Diseases and Disorders
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Common Signs and Symptoms
- Diagnostic Tests
- Common Diseases
- Trauma
- Rare Diseases
- Effects of Aging
- Reproductive System Diseases and Disorders
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Common Signs and Symptoms
- Diagnostic Tests
- Common Diseases
- Trauma
- Rare Diseases
- Effects of Aging
- Integumentary System Diseases and Disorders
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Common Signs and Symptoms
- Diagnostic Tests
- Common Diseases
- Trauma
- Rare Diseases
- Effects of Aging
- Genetic and Developmental Diseases and Disorders
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Common Signs and Symptoms
- Diagnostic Tests
- Common Diseases
- Trauma
- Rare Diseases
- Effects of Aging
- Childhood Diseases and Disorders
- Infectious Diseases
- Respiratory Diseases
- Digestive Diseases
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Musculoskeletal Diseases
- Blood Diseases
- Neurologic Diseases
- Eye and Ear Diseases
- Trauma
- Mental Health Diseases and Disorders
- Common Signs and Symptoms
- Diagnostic Tests
- Common Mental Health Disorders
- Trauma
- Rare Diseases
- Disorders in Older Adults
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions