MEDA 120 - Human Body Structure and Function in Health and Disease II

Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
This course is the second of two human structure and function courses in the Medical Assisting program, and it includes discussion of the anatomy and physiology of the endocrine system; the heart, circulation and blood vessels; and the respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Common diagnostic tests and treatments for common disease processes are included. Formerly: AHMA 120.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Medical Assisting Program.
Course Outcomes:

Identify the circulatory, digestive, endocrine, integumentary, reproductive, respiratory, and urinary systems of the body.
For the circulatory, digestive, endocrine, integumentary, reproductive, respiratory, and urinary systems of the body, identify:
- the major organs and their anatomical location in each system
- the normal function of each system; and
- common pathology related to each body system, including signs, symptoms, etiology, diagnostic measures, and treatment modalities
- medical terms and abbreviations
Identify the structure and function of the human body over the life span.
Identify dietary nutrients including:
- carbohydrates
- fat
- protein
- minerals
- electrolytes
- vitamins
- fiber
- water
Identify the function of dietary supplements.
Identify the special dietary needs for:
- weight control
- diabetes
- cardiovascular disease
- hypertension
- cancer
- lactose sensitivity
- gluten-free
- food allergies
- eating disorders
Identify the components of a food label.
Instruct a patient regarding a change related to special dietary needs.

Course Topics:

The endocrine system: Structure and function, common disorders and treatment
The circulatory system: Components and function, common disorders and treatment
The digestive system: Structure, components and function; common disorders and treatment
Dietary nutrients, supplements, and food labels: Carbohydrates, fats, protein, minerals, electrolytes, vitamins, fiber, water
Special dietary needs for weight control, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, cancer, lactose insensitivity, gluten-free, food allergies, eating disorders
The respiratory system: Structure and function, common disorders and treatment
The urinary system: Structure and function, common disorders and treatment
The reproductive system: Structure and function, common disorders and treatment, of the reproductive system

Course Attribute(s): None