Title: Introduction to Pathology; Frequent Diseases; Diagnosing Disease
Course: PHT 2301 Pathological Condition in PT > Section: Module 1

Introduction

The purpose of this first module is to introduce you to the the disease process. We will be discussing the different types of disease and the most frequently occurring diseases. We will also talk about the different diagnostic resources that are available in the medical community today to help evaluate and diagnose injury and disease. Patients present with a multitude of symptoms and signs that often help to tell us what is wrong with them, but further testing is typically needed to confirm our suspicions. Overall, you should get a good overview of the pathology and the disease process in this first module before we move on to the different disease processes themselves.

Objectives

Upon successful completion, the student should be able to:

- define disease and pathology
- differentiate between signs and symptoms
- identify risk factors for disease
- identify personal health practices and environmental factors which affect optimal function of each of the major body systems
- describe strategies for prevention of diseases including health screenings and examinations
- list some of the common diseases or conditions for which a screening test or procedure may be used
- identify tests, procedures, or other technology applications performed by radiologists, pathologists, and other healthcare practitioners

Readings and Resources

Readings include the chapters from the book.

Chapter 1 - Introduction to Pathology; Chapter 2 Most Frequent and Significant Diseases; Chapter 3 - Diagnostic Resources

Chapters 1, 2, 3 in the textbook provides an overview of pathology and the resources  available to those in the medical profession that are interacting with patients. As you read the textbook and review the supplemental handouts, think about the posted discussion question. Then incorporate your ideas about the question in the Module 1 Forum.

Module 1_IntroToPathology.pdf

Students may also view the online supplemental resources available on http://go.jblearning.com/humandisease. View the online supplemental activities which include crossword puzzles, flash cards, matching exercises, and chapter quizzes to help you learn and review the material.

The online source also provides web links to other learning content on the web. For example, you can visit the following links to learn more about the topics this week:

- World Health Organization site: http://www.who.int/topics/en/
- US Leading Causes of Death: http://www.worldlifeexpectancy.com/usa-cause-of-death-by-age-and-gender
- Chronic Disease Indicators: http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/cdi/default.aspx
- Tests for Healthy Men: http://www.ahrq.gov/patients-consumers/patient-involvement/healthy-men/tests/index.html
- Tests for Health Women over 50: http://www.ahrq.gov/patients-consumers/prevention/lifestyle/women-over-50.html

Assignments

- Complete Student Contract
- Complete Introduction Discussion
- Complete Readings and Resources
- Post and reply to Discussion 1: Disease Awareness
- Complete Assignment 1: Hand washing
- Complete Quiz 1: Introduction to Pathology