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COURSE DESCRIPTION

PTA 104 — Survey of Pathophysiology  (5 cr)

This course includes a basic overview of disease processes, including general pathological responses and the physiology of healing and repair. A description of specific diseases and conditions, and the medical and surgical forms of treatment as they relate to rehabilitation is covered and there is discussion of systemic origins of musculosketetal pain. Prerequisite: Grade of 2.0 or better in PTA courses or permission of instructor. (SFCC)
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