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Undergraduate Course Syllabus
IHP 310: Pathophysiology and Pharmacology Concepts
Center: Online
Credits: 3
Course Prerequisites
BIO 210
Course Description
This course explores common diseases, treatments, procedures and drugs needed to analyze healthcare
documentation for functions such as abstracting, coding, auditing, and reimbursement. Drug classifications are
also included. Implications related to pathophysiological and pharmacological concepts are applied to health
information management.
Course Outcomes
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Analyze the pathophysiology of commonly diagnosed health conditions for anticipating
the pharmacological needs of patients
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Differentiate between common health conditions that present similar symptoms using evidence-
based resources for ensuring accurate patient health records
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Analyze standard pharmacological groupings and their specific drugs for their uses treating in
patient symptoms and diseases
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Integrate foundational concepts of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology into the
analysis of symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for informing accurate coding practices
CAHIIM Curricular Competencies
Review the HIM as defined by the Commission on Accreditation for Health baccalaureate degree requirements
Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).
Required Materials
Using your learning resources is critical to your success in this course. Please purchase directly through the SNHU
Online Bookstore rather than any other vendor. Purchasing directly from the bookstore ensures that you will
obtain the correct materials and that the IT Service Desk, your advisor, and the instructor can provide you with
support if you have problems.
Story, L. (2018). (3rd ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett Learning. Pathophysiology: A practical approach
ISBN: -1-2841-2019-6 978
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Turley, S. M. (2016). (5th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson. Understanding pharmacology for health professionals
ISBN: -391126-8 978-0-13
American Psychological Association. (2020). (7th Publication manual of the American Psychological Association
ed.). ISBN: 978-1-4338-3216-1
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
As indicated in our core values, SNHU is committed to “embrace diversity where we encourage and respect diverse
identities, ideas, and perspectives by honoring difference, amplifying belonging, engaging civilly, and breaking
down barriers to bring our mission to life.”
This may or will be reflected in SNHU’s curriculum as we embrace and practice diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)
to provide the most transformative experience for our students, faculty, and staff. Because topics pertaining to DEI
can be sensitive, please remember that embodying and practicing diversity, equity, and inclusion is one of our core
values that you will encounter throughout the academic experience. In higher education, we are expected to think
and engage critically. Use a growth mindset to embrace the diverse readings, course assignments, and experiences
of your peers and faculty.
For more information about DEI at SNHU, please visit our website at the . Office of Diversity and Inclusion
Instructor Availability and Response Time
Your class interaction with the instructor and your classmates will take place on a regular, ongoing basis. Your
instructor will be actively engaged within the course throughout the week. You will normally communicate with
your instructor in the weekly discussions or the General Questions discussion topic so that your questions and the
instructor’s answers benefit the entire class. You should feel free, however, to communicate with your instructor
via SNHU email at any time, particularly when you want to discuss something of a personal or sensitive nature.
Your instructor will generally provide a response within 24 hours. Instructors will post grades and feedback (as
applicable) within seven days of an assignment’s due date, or within seven days of a late submission.
Grade Distribution
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