NDPT 7141 - Physiology

This course ensures basic physiological knowledge for physical therapists to understand function of various body systems and to integrate this knowledge into a description of the human being in wellness. This knowledge is to serve as a foundation to study and understand dysfunction and disease. Topics covered include cellular function and metabolism, nutrition, immunity, inflammation, cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal, musculoskeletal, urinary, and reproductive function. Embryological development from conception to birth, growth, and senescence of the body as a whole will be covered. This course will offer a comprehensive overview of the human organism. This course is the first in a series of two clinical physiology courses in the curriculum.

Hours:
4