HIM 320 – Pathophysiology & Pharmacology

ONLINE

COURSE INFORMATION

INSTRUCTOR:

Sarah Pease
sdoran30@yahoo.com

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Provides an overview of disease processes, symptoms and etiology organized by body systems. Includes basic diagnostic tests, treatments and medications for common diseases along with basic pharmacologic principles.

PREREQUISITES:

Anatomy and Physiology I and II
Medical Terminology or equivalent

MATERIALS OF INSTRUCTION:

Required Text:

Tamparo, C. & Lewis, M. (2004). Diseases of the Human Body. 5th ed., 2011. Philadelphia: F. A. Davis. ISBN # 978083625051.

Turley, Susan. Understanding Pharmacology for Health Professions, 4th Ed. Pearson: Prentice Hall: ISBN: 978013145708.