MAST 1120 Syllabus
Subject Code
MAST
Course Number
1120
Course Title
Human Pathological Conditions in the Medical Office
Prerequisites
ALHS 1011, ALHS 1090
Corequisites
Terms Offered
Offered Summer and Spring
Credit Hours
(3-0-3)
Course Description
This course provides fundamental information concerning common diseases and disorders of each body system. For each system, the disease or disorder is highlighted, including a description, etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic procedures, treatment, management, prognosis, and prevention. Topics include an introduction to disease and diseases of body systems.
Course Outcomes
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Introduction to Disease
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Order
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Description
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1
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Establish the most common causes of human disease and disorders.
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2
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Describe the most common treatment modalities.
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Diseases of Body Systems
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Order
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Description
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1
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Characterize the common diseases and disorders of the cardiovascular system including the blood, heart, and vessels and their treatment including nutritional support.
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2
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Characterize the common diseases and disorders of the musculoskeletal system and their treatment including nutritional support.
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3
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Characterize the common diseases and disorders of the integumentary system and their treatment including nutritional support.
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4
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Characterize the common diseases and disorders of the digestive system and their treatment including nutritional support.
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5
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Characterize the common diseases and disorders of the respiratory system and their treatment including nutritional support.
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6
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Characterize the common diseases and disorders of the urinary system and their treatment including nutritional support.
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7
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Characterize disorders of importance in fluids, electrolytes, and acid-base balance and their treatment including nutritional support.
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8
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Characterize the common diseases and disorders of the male reproductive system and their treatment including nutritional support.
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9
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Characterize the common diseases and disorders of the female reproductive system and their treatment including nutritional support.
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10
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Characterize the common diseases and disorders of the endocrine system and their treatment including nutritional support.
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11
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Characterize the common diseases and disorders of the nervous system and their treatment including nutritional support.
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12
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Characterize the common diseases and disorders of the sensory system and their treatment including nutritional support.
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13
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Characterize the common diseases and disorders of the immune system and their treatment including nutritional support.
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14
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Characterize the care, prevention, and treatment for HIV and associated processes such as AIDS.
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15
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Examine immunological agents in the prevention and treatment of disease and disorders.
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16
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Recognize the diagnosis and treatment of hypersensitivity responses.
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17
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Examine the etiology of cancer.
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18
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Compare and Contrast benign and malignant cancers.
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19
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Distinguish the main classifications for cancer.
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20
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Classify the grading and staging of neoplasms and their use in medical practice.
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21
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Appraise the major forms of cancer treatment and their advantages and disadvantages.
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