PT 211 :

Department

Faculty of Nursing

Academic Program

Bachelor in Science in Nursing

Type

Compulsory

Credits

04

Prerequisite

AN 111

Overview

This course covers theories and concepts that will provide students the basic understanding of disease causation, pathogenesis and pathology. This will also provide a link between the classroom discussions and any disease condition the students may encounter in their clinical rotations. Classroom and related learning experiences activities will enable students to develop skills, knowledge, attitude and values on health promotion and identification and management of risk factors.

Intended learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding:

1- Explain the basic concepts and elements of disease.

2- Demonstrate understanding of the mechanisms of disease, diagnosis and treatment of disease

3- Understand the common pharmacological treatment of diseases or conditions.

4- Discuss the common laboratory and diagnostic test.

Mental skills:

1- Describe the process of cell growth, regeneration and wound healing.

2- Discuss the pathogenesis of diseases encountered in the clinical setting.

3- Describe the difference between signs/symptoms of acute and chronic diseases.

4- Discus the principles in disease causation.

5- Obtain basic understanding of the need for various laboratory and diagnostic test in the treatment of diseases.

Scientific and professional skills:

1- Distinguish the environmental factors ,physical, psychosocial,and cognitive Characteristics of various diseases and conditions

2- Trace the development of diseases as a result of genetic, nutritional, environmental, infectious, immunological or hemostatic disturbances

3- Identify implications of therapeutic interventions for diseases and conditions

4- Appreciate the Nurses personal, social and professional responsibilities in helping restore or maintain good health, with high moral and ethical standards.

General skills:

1- provide basic understanding of factors that contribute to the occurrence of various diseases

2- Trace the pathogenesis of diseases

3- Outline the possible outcomes of disease complications and identify predisposing factors.

4- Compare the causes and treatment of diseases with the laboratory test.

5- Display utmost sensitivity in dealing with patients afflicted with different pathophysiologic conditions.

Teaching and learning methods

• Lecture-discussion

• Group Dynamics

Laboratory Exercises

Methods of assessments

• Midterm exam 30%.

• Practical Exam 12%

• Final exam 50%.

• Assignments/HWs/Quizzes 8%.

Course Outline

Introduction: Branches of pathology, definition of terms, review of normal histology

Diseases, Etiology , Pathogenesis

Morphologic changes and functional derangements Clinical significance

Cellular injury and cell death

Apoptosis , Necrosis

Cellular adaptation: Types, definition of terms, etiologies of different adaptation

Inflammation and Repair

Etiology, Pathogenesis and Pathology of Diseases

Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases

Neoplasia : definition , causes, pathogenesis classification

Infectious diseases

Diseases caused by environmental, chemical, and physical injuries

Cardiac, Circulatory, Respiratory, Digestive System disorders

Urinary , Reproductive , Nervous system disorders