USO-Symtomatology Diagnosis & Pathology 2 - V20

Symptomatology, Diagnosis & Pathology 2
DESCRIPTION A one year unit of study which builds on the skills and knowledge learnt in
Symptomatology, Diagnosis and Pathology 1 to further develop understanding of
pathological processes, physical examination and diseases in each body system.
LEARNING 72 hours
HOURS
Self Directed Learning
Components of this unit require self directed study where students will perform research
and or set tasks followed by reviews promoting learning, engagement, debate and
group discussion.
LEARNING By the conclusion of the unit of study, students should be able to:
OUTCOMES 1. Outline the nature of psychiatric disorders.
2. Describe disease processes for specific paediatric diseases.
3. Identify physical, psychological and emotional symptoms of disease processes
in children.
4. Outline the role of investigation in paediatric diagnosis.
5. Outline the process for assessing common paediatric diagnosis.
6. Determine the rationale for treatment from the pathological changes occurring in
paediatric disease.
7. Describe issues related to drug and alcohol use.
8. Identify common physical and psychological problems associated with ageing
9. Describe disease processes associated with Environmental pathology
10. Describe disease processes relating to specific Nutritional disorders
11. Define the relationship between the disease process and Microbiology
ASSESSMENT This unit of study is assessed via:

Examination and assessment due last week of study
Refer to Assessment Procedures and Assessment Tasks documents for full details
COMPETENCIES Successful completion of assessment tasks for this unit satisfy the following Health
Training Package HLT07 Units of Competency
HLTAP501C - Analyse health information (Partial)

HLTHER601C – Apply Western herbal medicine diagnostic framework (partial)
HLTHOM601C – Apply homoeopathic diagnostic framework (partial)
HLTNAT608C – Apply naturopathic diagnostic framework (partial)
HLTNUT603B – Apply nutritional medicine diagnostic framework (partial)
HLTHER604C – Perform western herbal medicine health assessment (partial)
HLTNAT606C – Perform naturopathic health assessment (partial)
Nature Care College Pty Ltd ABN 77 105 282 264

46 Nicholson Street, St Leonards NSW 2065
Tel: +61 (0)2 8423 8333 Fax: +61 (0)2 9436 0503
email: [email protected] website: www.naturecare.com.au
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HLTNUT605B – Perform nutritional medicine health assessment (partial)
HLTHOM609D – Provide specific homoeopathic assessment and care (partial)
ATTENDANCE On Campus - 75% minimum
By Distance – No attendance requirement
PRE-REQUISITES
Anatomy & Physiology 1.
Anatomy & Physiology 2.
Biomedical Science
CO-REQUISITES Symptomatology, Diagnosis & Pathology 1
RESOURCES NCC is a Wi Fi friendly site students are encouraged to use laptops/notepads etc.
Computer with internet access for log in into e-Learning for resources.
TEXTBOOKS Compulsory:
Porth C, Pathophysiology 2009 - Concepts of Altered Health States. 8th ed. Lippincott,
Philadelphia, USA.
Highly Recommended Reading:

Bates BA, 1999. Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking. 7th Edition or most
recent edition. Lippincott, Philadelphia, USA.
OR
Berkow R, 1999. Merck Manual. Most Current Edition. Merck Sharpe & Dohme, USA.
OR
Huether S, McLance K, 2003. Understanding Pathophysiology. 3rd Edition. Mosby, USA.
Mosby's Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing & Health Professions. 1st Australian and New
Zealand Edition. ISBN 0 7295 3754 4. Or similar dictionary
CONTENT
Symptomatology, Diagnosis & Pathology 2A

• Disturbance of mood, mind or thought
• Drug and Alcohol problems
• Environmental pathology
• Disturbance of nutrition
Symptomatology, Diagnosis & Pathology 2B

• The Pathology of Pain
• Stress Response, Tolerance & Fatigue
• Digestive System Pathology and Microbiology
• Aged Care
Symptomatology, Diagnosis & Pathology 2C

• Introduction to Paediatrics and Immunisation
• Accidents and Trauma
• Paediatric Diseases
• Child Abuse
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ASSESSMENT This unit of study is assessed via:

HLTAP501C - Analyse health information (Partial)

Nature Care College Pty Ltd ABN 77 105 282 264

Highly Recommended Reading:

Symptomatology, Diagnosis & Pathology 2A

Symptomatology, Diagnosis & Pathology 2B

Symptomatology, Diagnosis & Pathology 2C

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