PTAP 230 - Pathophysiology

4 Credits: (4 lecture) First 11 weeks

Course Description
This course provides an overview and introduction to the pathophysiology of human disease. It will enable the student to recognize signs and symptoms of disease. Both medical and Physical Therapy interventions and considerations will be addressed.

Note Enrollment is open to non-Physical Therapy Assistant students with permission of the course instructor.

Prerequisite BIOL 132, PTAP 101, and PTAP 122. Corequisite PTAP 123 or permission from the instructor.

Moini, Jahangir. Introduction to Pathology for the Physical Therapist Assistant, 2nd ed.. Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett Learning, 2019. Print

O’Sullivan, Susan, and Thomas Schmitz. Physical Rehabilitation Assessment and Treatment. 7th ed. Philadelphia: Davis, 2019. Print.

Objectives
The student will be able to

A. Define common disease-related terminology.

B. Discuss common diagnostic procedures.

C. Identify the various pathophysiologic mechanisms of human disease.

D. Describe the common diseases and conditions affecting the body’s organ systems, including causes, risk factors, prevention, manifestations, progression, treatment,      and prognosis.

E. Describe how alterations in physiologic function can result in impairment of human movement and function.

F. Discuss the clinical implications of various diseases relating to Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy practice.

Content
A. General concepts of disease

B. Disease terminology

C. Classifications of diseases

D. Disease prevention

E. Risk factors, etiologies, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and

prognosis of various diseases

F. Role of the Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant in the treatment of

disease

G. Diseases affecting human organ systems

Student Evaluation
The student will be evaluated primarily via written examinations. Other graded materials may include quizzes or homework assignments, writing assignments, and oral presentations.Bibliography
Boissonnault, William. Primary Care for the Physical Therapist: Examination and Triage. 2nd ed. St. Louis: Elsevier, 2010. Print.

Braun, Carie, and Cindy Anderson. Pathophysiology: Functional Alterations in Human Health. Philadelphia: Lippincott, 2006. Print.

Damjanov, Ivan. Pathology for the Health Professions. 3rd ed. St. Louis: Elsevier, 2006. Print.

Goodman, Catherine, and Kenda Fuller. Pathology: Implications for the Physical Therapist. 3rd ed. Philadelphia: Saunders, 2009. Print.

Goodman, Catherine, and Teresa Snyder. Differential Diagnosis for Physical Therapists: Screening for Referral. 4th ed. St. Louis: Elsevier, 2007. Print.

Hogan, Mary Ann, and Daryle Wane. Fluids, Electrolytes, & Acid-Base Balance Reviews & Rationales. Upper Saddle River: Prentice, 2003. Print.

Lescher, Penelope. Pathology for the Physical Therapist Assistant. Philadelphia: Davis, 2011. Print.

McConnell, Thomas. The Nature of Disease: Pathology for the Health Professions. Philadelphia: Lippincott, 2006. Print.

O’Connell, Dennis G., Janelle K. O’Connell, and Martha R. Hinman. Special Tests of the Cardiopulmonary, Vascular, and Gastrointestinal Systems. Thorofare: Slack, 2011. Print.

Paz, Jamie, and Michele West. Acute Care Handbook for Physical Therapists. 3rd ed. St. Louis: Elsevier, 2009. Print.

Porth, Carol, and Glenn Maftin. Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States. 8th ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott, 2009. Print.

Tamparo, Carol, and Joy Hurst. Diseases of the Human Body. 5th ed. Philadelphia: Davis, 2011. Print.