This is a basic introductory
module providing a complete framework for understanding the introduction to pathology
and communicable diseases.
The curriculum
described here represents topics and themes considered essential to basic
principles of clinical pathology and prevention of communicable diseases. The first part
of this course will touch on the study of pathophysiological changes and
mechanisms of their disturbance, the morphological and clinical manifestations
associated with the diseased state, and the immunopathology of diseases caused
by an abnormal immune response. The second part
is basic microbiology and immunology which covers biological agents causing
diseases in humans and the vectors transmitting them; important biological
factors and universal precautionary principles for various communicable
diseases; basic immunology includes topics on the organization and function of
the immune system involving both innate and adaptive immune responses and
vaccination types, and lastly immunization necessary for paramedics.
