Pathophysiology for the Health Sciences

The Pathophysiology for the Health Sciences course provides a thorough overview of the concepts of disease processes. Students will learn about a broad spectrum of diseases, from a systems perspective.

Course at-a-glance

• Self-directed course delivered entirely online
• Enrol anytime
• 150 hours of learning, to be completed in up to 12 months
• Course material derived from CHA Learning’s Health Information Management (HIM) program 

Who should take the Pathophysiology course?

This course is designed for anyone wishing to gain a comprehensive understanding of pathophysiology, and those wishing to enter fields related to healthcare or health sciences. This course is eligible for exemption for those accepted to CHA Learning’s Health Information Management (HIM) program.

CHA Learning suggests taking Anatomy & Physiology prior to or concurrently with the Pathophysiology course. This is not mandatory, but recommended. This course can be taken in combination with Anatomy & Physiology and/or Medical Terminology.

Learning outcomes

At the completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Apply biomedical terms typically encountered in health care documentation including pronunciation and spelling
• Apply medical abbreviations and acronyms found in health care documentation with respect to their general meaning
• Understand the role of risk factors in health and disease
• Demonstrate the usage of various resources to clarify understanding of medical terms and conditions
• Demonstrate knowledge of the structural units of the body including cells, tissues, organ, and body systems
• Examine the anatomical structures, their location and associated physiological functions, for each tissue, organ, and body system
• Demonstrate the course of a pathological condition in terms of etiology, clinical manifestations, changes in structure and function, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions and prognosis
• Compare normal and abnormal results of the more common diagnostic interventions
• Explain types of interventions related to pathological conditions
• Judge the consistency or inconsistency between the health care professional’s diagnoses and the content of the complete health record
• Demonstrate knowledge of the relationship between body systems or functions and the whole body

Awards

There are no awards available for this course or program at this time. Click here to learn more about student awards.

To be successful in the Pathophysiology course, students should meet the following requirements.

Language

English is the language of instruction for all CHA Learning courses. It is therefore recommended that students be competent in reading, writing and speaking English.

Technical

Students must have basic computer knowledge and internet navigation skills; and access to a computer with Windows 7 or higher.

Please note:

• CHA Learning staff can only assist Windows operating system users and provide technical support in relation to our website; we do not provide technical support for internet and/or basic computer use.

Other technical requirements:

There are no application prerequisites for this course. To enrol:

1. Click on the enrol/apply button
2. Add the product to your cart
3. Create an account if you are new to CHA Learning or sign in to your existing account
4. Complete the Billing Information page
5. Enter your payment information, accept the terms and conditions and make your payment
6. Within seven business days you will receive an email with instructions to access the course/program materials.

Students are evaluated on 22 chapter quizzes. Quizzes are completed online and are self-marking. The quizzes are worth 50% of the overall course grade. Once all chapter quizzes have been completed, students will be able to access the final exam. The final exam is timed (2.5 hours) and a minimum grade of 50% is required to pass. The final exam is weighted at 50% of the overall course grade.

Course Certificate

CHA Learning will award students a certificate for successful completion of the course.

Credits

This course can be taken in combination with Medical Terminology and/or Anatomy & Physiology.

This course meets the HIM Program entry requirement for a minimum grade 12 science. CHA Learning recommends taking Anatomy & Physiology as the admission credit.

Completion of this course prior to entry to the HIM program exempts the learner from taking this course again within the HIM curriculum.

Tuition

• $550 for Canadians
• $750 for International Students

A textbook is also required, which students must buy independently. Find more information below.

All prices listed above are in CAD.

Please note: Bulk registration discounts are available for groups. Please review the Group Enrolment information here.

Required Textbook

The required textbook must be purchased independently by the student, it is not included in the tuition price.

Book Title: Pathophysiology for the Health Professions, 6^th Edition (2018) authored by Hubert, R.J. & VanMeter, K.C.

The following ISBNs are associated with this title:

Paperback:

• 9780323414425

eBook:

• 9780323414418

The Pathophysiology course is divided into 22 units:

1. Introduction to Pathophysiology
2. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances
3. Pain
4. Inflammation and Healing
5. Infection
6. Immunity
7. Skin Disorders
8. Musculoskeletal System Disorders
9. Nervous System Disorders
10. Disorders of the Eyes, Ears, and Other Sensory Organs
11. Endocrine System Disorders
12. Blood, Circulatory and Lymphatic System Disorders
13. Cardiovascular System Disorders
14. Respiratory System Disorders
15. Digestive System Disorders
16. Urinary System Disorders
17. Reproductive System Disorders and Complications of Pregnancy
18. Neoplasms and Cancer
19. Introduction to Basic Pharmacology and Other Common Therapies
20. Congenital and Genetic Disorders
21. Complications of Adolescence, Aging, Immobility and Associated Problems
22. Stress, Substance Abuse, Environmental Hazards and Associated Problems