OCTH 6003 - Pathophysiology of Conditions Across the Lifespan

This lecture course covers topics in the medical sciences relevant to rehabilitation professionals. The intent of the course is to provide students with knowledge of medical disorders commonly encountered by occupational therapists, and to provide an understanding of the medical management of these disorders and their impact upon a client's engagement in society. This course will focus upon the pathophysiology of the musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory, endocrine, immunologic, and neuromuscular systems, plus the impact of one's own environment and socioeconomic status impact on their health to determine optimal clinical management of a client. Emphasis is placed on etiology, cellular, tissue, and structural pathologies, impairments, medical diagnosis and management, including pharmacologic management, and indications/contraindications for rehabilitation. 3 credits.