Pathophysiology

6 cr · Undergraduate

This course will introduce the pathogenesis of primary diseases of the cardio-respiratory, peripheral vascular, central and peripheral nervous systems. Specific disorders of the renal, metabolic, and immune systems, as well as infectious diseases with particular relevance to respiratory therapy will be introduced. The course will also introduce the differential diagnosis and current strategies employed in the management of these diseases. This course is restricted to students registered in year two of the Bachelor of Respiratory Therapy program who have completed all the required courses for year one of the program.