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Human Anatomy/Physiology & Pathophysiology II

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MED X 412.1

This UCLA Medical Assistant program course is an introduction to pathophysiology with an emphasis on common pathology related to each body system.

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Please note: This course is restricted to students admitted to the UCLA Health Medical Assistant Program only.

What you can learn.

Understand common pathologies related to each body system including signs, symptoms, and etiology
Understand basic pathophysiology principles to help in guiding students’ medical assistant practice
Define and review normal human anatomy and physiology and explore the structure and function of each major body system
Define the basic pathogenesis of human disease
Define and explore the most common disorders and diseases related to each of the major body systems
Define the basic approach to diagnosis and use of diagnostic procedures of human disease
Understand the basic approach to treatment of various disorders based on current medical science and clinical practice

About This Course

This course is an introduction to pathophysiology with an emphasis on common pathology related to each body system including signs, symptoms, and etiology. Students will learn basic pathophysiology principles to help in guiding their medical assistant practice.

This course applies toward the following programs

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UCLA Health Medical Assistant Program

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UCLA Health Medical Assistant Program

certificate The UCLA Medical Assistant Program (MAP), offered through a partnership between UCLA Health and UCLA Extension, combines the theory and practical experience necessary to prepare students to transition successfully into a career as a medical assistant.

The UCLA Medical Assistant Program (MAP), offered through a partnership between UCLA Health and UCLA Extension, combines the theory and practical experience necessary to prepare students to transition successfully into a career as a medical assistant.

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