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HLTH280: Disease and Disability for Rehabilitation

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HLTH 280 investigates the study of disease and disability in the human body with emphasis on conditions commonly treated in physical therapy and other rehabilitation services. This course includes a brief review of the structures and function of the organ systems in relation to the specific pathology. The etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, prognosis, and clinical management of diseases and disabilities will be presented. HLTH 280 also focuses on the relationship of the neuromusculoskeletal system to all pathology of the human body. Discussions of physical therapy interventions and other rehabilitation services as appropriate for Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) and others in the patient’s care are explored. Class Details

Credits: 3

Prereq: A grade of “C” or higher in BIOL 130 or a grade of “C” or higher in PHYL 141 or a grade of “C” or higher in ZOOL 141 or a grade of “C” or higher in an equivalent course or a grade of “C” or higher in a higher-level human anatomy and physiology course., Coreq: -

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