Anatomy & Physiology

Anatomical Language

Autopsy, Surgery, & Suturing

Homeostasis

Histology

Drug Dosage & Chemotherapy

Cytotoxicity

Integumentary System

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Biomechanics

Nervous System

Endocrine System

Cardiovascular System

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Reproductive System

Global Health

Medical Case Studies

Locate on a diagram or model the relative positions, body sections, and divisions of the abdominopelvic cavity.

Locate on a diagram or model regional body part terms used in medicine.

Understand how to combine medical prefixes, root words, and suffixes to create medical terms.

Use medical terminology techniques to translate unknown medical terms.

Summarize the eleven major body systems, functions, organs, and organ functions.

Identify the role of surgery in medicine and demonstrate effective suturing techniques.

Explain the role of the medical examiner and autopsy in forensic pathology.

Demonstrate autopsy procedure and complete an autopsy report.

Differentiate between diffusion and osmosis in relation to intracellular and extracellular solutes.

Describe the effects of hypotonic, isotonic, and hypertonic solutions on red blood cells.

Recognize the characteristics of solutes that are able to diffuse across a semi-permeable membrane vs. those that are not able to diffuse across a semi-permeable membrane.

Explain the relationship between the rate of osmosis and the time for hemolysis.

Describe the importance of maintaining a homeostatic body pH.

Recognize the four different histology tissues, their function, and their locations in the body.

Identify the different types of epithelial tissues.

Identify the different types of connective tissues.

Identify the different types of muscle tissues.

Identify the different types of nervous tissues.

Prepare a biopsy sample through fixating, embedding, sectioning, and staining.

Compare and contrast dose, dosage regimen, dosage form, and dosage routes.

Explain how common chemotherapy treatments are able to target cancerous cells.

Describe why chemotherapy treatments cause damage to cells that divide quickly.

Hypothesize the impact of dosage variation on the function of living cells.

Determine the chemotherapy dosage scheme for a patient.

Explain how cytotoxic substances can cause the destruction of cells to which they are exposed.

Discuss the importance and methods for determining the LD50 level of a substance.

Determine the LD50 level for an individual by weight.

Create an effective control for an experiment.

Design an experiment to test cytotoxicity and LD50 levels

Identify and describe the different layers of the skin.

Recognize histological differences between the epidermis, dermis, hair follicles, and nail beds.

Compare and contrast the three main types of skin cancer.

Explain the difference between different SPF sunscreens and assess which sunscreen would be the best option to block UV-A and UV-B radiation.

Describe how the skin assists in thermoregulation of the human body.

Identify and explain the function of sudoriferous glands, sebaceous glands, and dermal nerves

Identify the major bones and function of the skeletal system.

Recognize the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for common skeletal disorders.

Explain why calcium is necessary to body function, and how imbalance in calcium homeostasis can cause osteoporosis.

Compare and contrast compact bone and spongy bone.

Identify bones and fractures on an x-ray image.

Demonstrate the proper procedure for long bone immobilization.

Describe the structures and function of the muscular system.

Compare and contrast skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle tissues.

Perform a manual muscle test to diagnose muscle atrophy and/or paralysis.

Outline the steps involved in a muscular contraction according to the sliding filament theory.

Explain the role of calcium ions and ATP in a muscle contraction.

Explain how bones, muscles, and joints interact to form a lever.

Identify the structural difference between cartilaginous, fibrous, and synovial joints.

Provide an example of the different classes of levers in the human body.

Determine the speed, acceleration, cadence, and stride length of an individual’s gait.

Measure the range of motion of a joint. 6. Measure the amount of force created by a muscle.

Identify major structures of the nervous system, peripheral nerves, and the synapse.

Describe the function of each of the cranial nerves.

Identify the location and function of major structures within the mammalian brain.

Explain the function of neurotransmitters, particularly dopamine, serotonin, and glutamate

Explain the structure and function of special sensory organs.

Describe the relationship between olfaction and gustation to create the sensation of flavor

Describe how different categories of drugs affect neurotransmitters and receptors in the brain.

Recognize the relationship between endocrine glands, hormones, target cells, and their importance to homeostasis

Identify the major endocrine glands, hormones, and targets

Compare the effects of different types of stressors on nervous system activity, and indirectly the endocrine system.

Describe the relationship between circadian or biological rhythms and hormonal control.

Discuss how a lack of melatonin can lead to the endocrine disorder called seasonal affective disorder.

Identify the anatomical features and functions of organs within the cardiovascular system.

Perform physical assessments of the heart rate and blood pressure.

Determine whether hematocrit values are normal or abnormal.

Evaluate results from a complete blood cell count to determine whether values are normal or abnormal

Interpret electrocardiograms to determine heart rate, rhythm, and intervals.

Recognize congenital heart defects.

Identify major structures of the heart

Outline the steps of inhalation and exhalation using all of the organs involved in the process.

Identify the causes and symptoms of common respiratory disorders.

Conduct a spirometry exam using a spirometer to determine lung capacity and volume.

Assess the impact of respiratory distress and exercise on respiratory rate and pulse.

Determine sources and dangerous concentrations of common air pollutants using an air quality index.

Describe the structure and function of the organs in the digestive system.

Explain the common causes, symptoms, and diagnostic tests for digestive disorders.

Recognize the functional histology of different parts of the GI tract.

Explain the importance of refrigeration and heating for certain food sources.

Describe the common symptoms and causes of foodborne illness.

Compare and contrast the nutritional value of healthy versus unhealthy meals.

Summarize common male and/or female causes of infertility.

Compare medical records with normal and abnormal test results to develop a diagnosis and treatment plan for infertility.

Describe how the ELISA test works to determine pregnancy or diagnose disease.

Compare normal values for fetal development with developing fetuses to determine whether they are growing at a healthy rate.

Understand the impact of a fetus being small for gestational age (SGA) and large for gestational age (LGA) on mother and fetus.

Identify at least three major infectious diseases that are a global health threat.

Interpret relationships between world maps and life expectancy, disease mortality, annual income, and literacy data.

Perform a patient exam and background interview.

Form a relationship between symptoms and patient background information to create a diagnosis.

Explain the importance of healthcare professionals in identifying a possible epidemic.

Explain the importance of medical case studies in the healthcare setting.

Research background and disease information for a medical case study.

Use medical language to convey medical concepts in a case study.

Demonstrate how to effectively present case information in a medical case study.