Pathophysiology

Catalog description

This course provides the student with a comprehensive understanding of the physiological systems that support human movement, health and wellness. The interdependence of those physiological systems in the body’s response to physical and emotional stressors and the disease processes is explored. The course emphasizes critical thinking and analytical skills in the application of the principles and concepts of human pathophysiology to physical therapy practice and wellness; it provides students with the foundational science knowledge that underpins clinical decision-making.