EMSP1207 — Advanced Pathophysiology and Medical Terminology
EMSP 1207 - Advanced Pathophysiology and Medical Terminology EMSP 1207 - Advanced Pathophysiology and Medical Terminology Hours/Week: Lecture 3 Lab 2 Course Description: This course introduces the student to medical terminology, acid-base balance, and the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements. This course requires Minnesota Human Services and National background studies with no restrictions; current AHA BLS Provider certification; current State EMT certification; current healthcare insurance. MnTC Goals None Major Content Medical Terminology Purpose Prefixes, suffixes, and root words Definitions Documentation Anatomy and Physiology Anatomy and physiology of the human body systems Acid Base balance Pathophysiology Correlation with disease process Alterations in cells and tissues Cellular environment Genetics and familial diseases Hypoperfusion Self defense mechanisms Inflammation Variances in immunity and inflammation Stress and disease Hematology Anatomy and physiology Epidemiology Pathophysiology Psychosocial impact Presentations, prognosis, and management of: Sickle cell crisis Blood transfusion complications Hemostatic disorders Lymphomas Red blood cell disorders White blood cell disorders Coagulopathies Learning