ALH 140 - Human Body in Health & Illness

Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0

This course is an exploration of the complex human body for health professionals to truly, understand both the normal and abnormal structure and function of the human body. The course provides an introduction into anatomy and physiology to understand the efficiency of a healthy, human body, and what happens when something goes wrong with structure and function of the human body. This course will provide health & well-being information related to issues and problems, facts and trends related to disease processes and therapies, infuses important medical terminology and essential concepts of major diseases/disorders to help students apply the material to real-life situations and ways to describe the body that are essential for effective patient care. This course is composed of 48 theory hours.
Applicable toward graduation at Sandburg where program structure permits:
Degree or Certificate: AAS, AGS, and Certificates where applicable (1.2)

Offered: Fall or Spring or Summer
Prerequisite(s): No Prerequisites Required
General Education: Not Applicable