Course Overview
This course builds on Skeletal Pathology and provides theory describing complex bone pathologies resulting from trauma and disease. It emphasizes discerning between benign versus malignant bony pathologies. The course focuses on commonly occurring pathological processes and their radiographic presentations of the following anatomical systems: gastrointestinal, urinary, reproductive, hematopoietic, biliary and endocrine. Additionally, this course will explore some common barriers to diagnostic medical services faced by Indigenous people.
Prerequisite(s)
- All Term 3 courses
Credits
2.0
- Not offered this term
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Effectively use terminology relevant to the study of pathology.
- Interpret physician's request for patient examinations.
- Explain the relationship between a pathology and its physiological effect on other body systems.
- Identify the radiographic appearance of commonly occurring pathological conditions
- Identify the physical signs and symptoms associated with commonly occurring pathologies.
- Identify pathological variants versus normal anatomy.
- Provide alternate positioning and patient care solutions based on specific pathologies.
- Discuss changes in exposure technique pursuant to specific pathologies.
- Given a scenario, adapt an imaging protocol in response to findings on the image.
- Apply knowledge of cross sectional and relational anatomy as they relate to clinical procedures.
- Respect and acknowledge the diverse personal histories of First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples.
Effective as of Winter 2023
Related Programs
Pathology 3 (MRAD 4218) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Health Sciences
- Medical Radiography
Diploma Full-time
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