Advanced Disease Processes and Treatment (Clinical concentration)

Catalog description

This is an advanced course providing detailed information about systems physiology and pathophysiology, as well as the epidemiology, etiology, risk factors, pathogenesis, prognosis and treatment of disease, particularly pharmacotherapeutics. Topics covered include cardiopulmonary diseases, infectious diseases, gastroenterology, urology, endocrine and oncology. Lab and specific diagnostic tests will be reviewed. Cultural and ethnic approaches to health care and prescription drug use will also be explored. Special attention will be placed on recognizing drug-drug, drug-nutrient, and drug-exercise interactions.