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AHS 101 Lecture Syllabus
SUBJECT
Introduction to medical terminology.
Introduction to hospitals: organization, classification and functions. Specialized services: personnel, departmental interrelationship and interdependence.
The Medical Chart.
Medical Ethics and Legal Aspects.
Examination #1 (lectures 1-5).
The Pathology Department.
Classification & Etiology of Disease.
Selected Manifestations of Disease: fever and pain.
Bloodborne Pathogens.
Diagnosis of Disease.
Treatment of Disease.
Heart.
Examination #2 (lectures 6-12).
The Circulatory System and Related Terminology: heart, blood vessels, pulse.
The Circulatory System and Related Terminology: blood pressure & shock.
The Respiratory System and Related Terminology.
Trauma and Related Terminology.
Examination #3 (lectures 13-20).
Growth disturbances: classification, etiology, and predisposing factors; medical terminology related to neoplasms; wounds and wound healing: skin assessment and related terminology.
Digestive System and Related Terminology.
Excretory System and Related Terminology.
Wounds and Wound Healing: skin assessment and related terminology.
Examination #4 (lectures 21-28)
Final Examination (Cumulative)