STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Explain the etiology of disease states and imbalances.

 II.     Analyze how health deviations alter normal physiology.

 III.    Describe the alterations in cells, tissues, and organs that occur with disease and the effects they have on total body function.

 IV.     Relate the manifestations of diseases to their underlying cellular mechanisms.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Cellular adaptation and neoplasia

 II.     Fluids and electrolytes, acid-base balance

 III.    Infection, immunity, and inflammation

 IV.     Neurological disorders

 V.      Endocrine disorders

 VI.     Hematological disorders

 VII.    Cardiovascular disorders

 VIII.   Respiratory disorders

 IX.     Urinary disorders

 X       Reproductive disorders

 XI.     Gastrointestinal disorders

 XII.    Musculoskeletal disorders

 XIII.   Integumentary disorders