OTDE 6120 - Pathophysiology & Conditions

3 credit hours

This course is an introduction to the basic pathological processes as well as the clinical management of common diseases, conditions and disorders across the lifespan. The fundamentals of general pathology covered include the mechanism of cell injury & healing, response to infection, and disorders of the immune system. In addition, the etiology, pathogenesis, and morphologic manifestation of disease in the major organ systems are discussed with emphasis on the relationship between pathology and the signs/symptoms of disease. Diagnoses, prognoses, typical course of illness and its effects on occupational performance will be reviewed. Medical management and other treatment strategies will be discussed.