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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
Analyze the pathophysiology of commonly diagnosed health conditions for anticipating
the pharmacological needs of patients
Differentiate between common health conditions that present similar symptoms using evidence-
based resources for ensuring accurate patient health records
Analyze standard pharmacological groupings and their specific drugs for their uses in treating
patient symptoms and diseases
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 baccalaureate degree requirements as defined by the Commission on Accreditation for Health
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). Pathophysiology: A practical approach (3rd ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett Learning.
ISBN: 978-1-2841-2019-6
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Turley, S. M. (2016). Understanding pharmacology for health professionals (5th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.
ISBN: 978-0-13-391126-8
American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th
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
Assignment Category
Number of
Graded Items
Point Value
per Item
Total Points
Discussions
8
30
240
Case Studies
3
40
120
Journals
2
20
40
Quizzes
6
25
150
Final Project
Milestones
2
75
150
Final Submission
1
300
300
Total Course Points: 1,000
This course may also contain practice activities. The purpose of these non-graded activities is to assist you
in mastering the learning outcomes in the graded activity items listed above.
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University Grading System: Undergraduate
Numerical Equivalent
Points
93100
4
9092
3.67
8789
3.33
8386
3
8082
2.67
7779
2.33
7376
2
7072
1.67
6769
1.33
6066
1
059
0
Incomplete
Incomplete/Failure *
In Progress (past end
of term)
Withdrawn
* Please refer to the policy page for information on the incomplete grade process.
Grading Guides
Specific activity directions, grading guides, posting requirements, and additional deadlines can be found in the
Assignments and Rubrics section of the course.
Weekly Assignment Schedule
All reading and assignment information can be found within each module of the course. Assignments and
discussion posts during the first week of each term are due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Assignments and
discussion posts for the remainder of the term are due by 11:59 p.m. of the student’s local time zone.
In addition to the textbook readings that are listed, there may be additional required resources within
each module.
Module
Topics and Assignments
1
Introduction to Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
Pathophysiology: A Practical Approach
Chapters 1 and 2
Appendices A and B
Understanding Pharmacology for Health Professionals, Chapters 15
1-1 Discussion: Definition of Health
1-2 Journal: Final Project Review
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Module
Topics and Assignments
2
Cardiovascular and Hematopoietic Disorders and Drug Treatment
Pathophysiology: A Practical Approach, Chapters 3 and 4
Understanding Pharmacology for Health Professionals, Chapters 11, 12, 21, and 22
2-1 Quiz: Knowledge Check
2-2 Discussion: Cardiovascular and Hematopoietic Disorders
2-3 Case Study: Cardiovascular and Hematopoietic Drug Treatment
3
Respiratory Disorders and Drug Treatment
Pathophysiology: A Practical Approach, Chapter 5
Understanding Pharmacology for Health Professionals, Chapter 10 and review of Chapter 21
3-1 Quiz: Knowledge Check
3-2 Discussion: Respiratory Disorders
3-3 Final Project Milestone One: Patient History Review
4
Endocrine and Neural Disorders and Drug Treatment
Pathophysiology: A Practical Approach, Chapters 10 and 11
Understanding Pharmacology for Health Professionals, Chapters 14, 15, and 16
4-1 Quiz: Knowledge Check
4-2 Discussion: Endocrine and Neural Disorders
4-3 Case Study: Endocrine and Neural Drug Treatment
5
Reproductive and Urinary Disorders and Drug Treatment
Pathophysiology: A Practical Approach, Chapters 6, 7, and 8
Understanding Pharmacology for Health Professionals, Chapters 7, 13, and 25
5-1 Quiz: Knowledge Check
5-2 Discussion: Reproductive and Urinary Disorders
5-3 Final Project Milestone Two: Patient Chart Review
6
Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Disorders and Drug Treatment
Pathophysiology: A Practical Approach, Chapters 12 and 13
Understanding Pharmacology for Health Professionals, Chapters 9, 17, 20, and 24, and review of
Chapter 21
6-1 Quiz: Knowledge Check
6-2 Discussion: Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Disorders
6-3 Case Study: Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Drug Treatment
7
Ear, Eye, Nose, Throat, and Gastrointestinal Disorders and Drug Treatment
Pathophysiology: A Practical Approach, Chapters 9 and 14
Understanding Pharmacology for Health Professionals, Chapters 8, 18, and 19
7-1 Quiz: Knowledge Check
7-2 Discussion: Ear, Nose, Throat, and Gastrointestinal Disorders
7-3 Final Project Submission: Patient Record Analysis
8
Reflection and Wrapping Up
8-1 Discussion: What Is Illness?
8-2 Journal: Reflection
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Attendance Policy
Online students are required to submit a graded assignment/discussion during the first week of class. If a student
does not submit a graded assignment/discussion during the first week of class, the student is automatically
dropped from the course for non-participation. Review the full attendance policy.
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feedback on assignments. Students are expected to submit their assignments on or before the due date. Review
the full late assignment policy.
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