Applied Pathophysiology

1.5 credits · Graduate

Provides students with the advanced knowledge of pathophysiology required to understand, diagnose and manage health and illness in primary health care contexts. Includes an overview of individual and family growth and development as well as the epidemiology of health and disease across the lifespan. Students learn about the etiology, signs and symptoms, assessment and management of common acute/episodic health conditions, diseases or disorders and chronic illnesses prevalent across the lifespan.