ADVENTIST MEDICAL CENTER COLLEGE

School of Allied Health and Medical Sciences

Department of Physical Therapy
COURSE SYLLABUS

General Pathology

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

First Semester 2014-2015

College Vision
We are a God-centered higher learning institution that offers a well-balanced and holistic Adventist education.

College Mission
An institution of learning that produces globally prepared graduates for excellent service to God and humanity.

College Core Values

A – Academic Integrity and Accessibility
M – Moral Uprightness and Motivation
C – Consistency and Creativity
C – Commitment and Compassion

Department’s Vision
To become an accredited Adventist paramedical course that will meet the Physical Therapy standards and practices
in the local, national, and international community.
Department’s Mission
To equip all physical therapy students with humane attitude and necessary knowledge and skills providing excellent
manpower in the educational, research, and clinical settings.

COURSE INFORMATION
Course Description:
The subject provides a background and knowledge on general pathology, tissue cellular reaction to inflammation,
injury degeneration, tissue repair, and process of healing and immunity. It also provides a background and
knowledge in the study of the relationship of host, environment, and pathogenesis of health and diseases. The
subject offers a demonstration by audiovisual aids on the pathologic of tissue.

Course Objectives:
1. Understand the general principles of pathology
2. Know the pathologic of disease and their clinical manifestation
3. Differentiate one disease process from another
4. Acquire a basic knowledge of general pathology and microbiology for effective therapeutic training procedure
5. Compare the response to physical therapy of those with pathologic conditions from healthy individuals.
Methodology:
Lecture, demonstration, test/quiz, reporting, group discussion, seatwork, brainstorming.

Texbook/s:
Anderson, S: Pathophysiology: Clinical Concepts of Diseases. Philadelphia, McGrawHill Co.,
1978
 Burton, G: Microbiology for the Health Sciences. 3ed., JB Lippincott Co.

Kelly, WN: Textbook of Internal Medicine, (Vol. 1-3), Philadelphia, WB Saunders co., 1967

Murray, PR: Medical Microbiology, Wolfe Medical Publication Ltd., 1980

Course Number: RSPT 324

Unit Credit: Lecture 2 units
Venue and SCHEDULE: MB 101; MW 1:30 – 4:30 PM

FACULTY INFORMATION

Name: Pretzel K. Zuniga, Ph.D., PTRP

Degree/s: Physical Therapist, MA Education (Curriculum and Instruction), PhD Biology (Molecular
Biology/Physiology)
Contact No.: (063) 221-9219 local 813 (office)
Email: z_pretzel@yahoo.com

Academic Counseling Schedule: Monday and Wednesday 10-11 AM and Thursday 1-4 PM; you may also reach me by
phone as listed above or through email which I will check a few times daily. I will respond to you as soon as possible.
SCOPE AND SEQUENCE

Date Topics/Concepts Learning Outcomes IFL Focus

Pre-Lim: Jun. UNIT I
9- Jul. 6, I. Normal and Adapted Cell
2014-15 1. Components of the Cell and Its
Function
2. Essential Elements of Cellular
Adaptation
II. Cell Injury / Cell Death
A. Essential Elements of Reversible
Cell Injury such as Swelling,
Hydrophic Change, and Hyaline
Change
B. Essential Elements of Necrosis
C. Principles of Necrosis
D. Essential Elements of
Intracellular Accumulation
E. Essential Features of
Extracellullar Accumulation
1. Identify the normal and adapted
cell, and its components and
function.
2. Distinguish the essential elements
of cellular adaptation
3. Relate the essential elements of
reversible cell injury, necrosis,
intracellular, and extracellular
accumulation.
4. Value the principles of necrosis
and the essential elements of
intracellular accumulation.
5. Evaluate the features of
extracellular accumulation.

Mid-Term: UNIT II
July 10- Aug. III. Inflammation and Repair 6. Determine the inflammation and
5, 2014-15 1. Principles in Inflammation repair and its principles.
2. Understanding of Inflammation 7. Illustrate the understanding of
3. Principles of Repair inflammation
IV. Healing and Repair 8. Use the correct procedure for
1. Principles in Wound Healing healing and repair.
V. Fluid and Hemodynamic
Derangements 9. Explain some cases that denotes
1. Edema fluid and hemodynamic changes and
2. Congestion its mechanism.
 3. Hemorrhage 10. Identify the Fluid and
4. Thrombosis hemodynamic derangement.
5. Embolism
6. Infraction
7. Shock

UNIT III
Semi-final: VI. Neoplasia 11. Integrate the acquired knowledge
Aug. 9-Sept. 1. Terminologies about the terminologies related to
9, 2014-15 2. Blology of Neoplasm neoplasm.
3. Tumor-Host Inter-Relationship 12. Identify the grading of tumor and
their significance.
VII. Cardiovascular System 13. Relate the disease associated to
1. The Heart the heart and the blood vessels.
2. Blood Vessels 14. Demonstrate the mechanism of
blood vessel and cardiac pathology
Finals: Sept. UNIT IV
13- Oct. 9, IX. Microbiology 15. Identify the cell structure and
2014-15 A. Introduction functions of microbiology.
1. History 16. Review the microorganism and
2. Classification of Microorganism familiarize it.
3. Cell Structures and Their Functions 17. Apply a techniques for the gram-
4. Gram- Staining staining.
5. Anti- Microbial Agents 18. Identify and classify the bacteria
B. Bacteriology as to shape and arrangement, color
1. Identification of Bacteria and pathogenicity.
2. Classification of Bacteria 19. Determine the characteristics of
3. Pathogenic Determinants each bacteria and diseases that it can
4. Streptococcus cause.
5. Staphylococcus 20. Compare and contrast the gram
6. Gram Positive Bacilli positive bacilli, the gram negative
7. Gram Negative Bacilli bacilli, non-sporeforemer bacilli, and
8. Non-Sporeforemer Bacilli the acid-fast bacilli.
9. Acid- Fast Bacilli 21. Value the resistance of organism
10. Resistance of Organism to to physical and chemical agents.
Physical and Chemical Agents 22. Classify the different form of
C. Virology virus fungi.
1. Classification 23. Recognize the importance of
D. Mycology asepsis and of the role of the allied
1.Disease Caused by Fungi medical professionals in preventing
the spread of diseases in their
communities

GRADING SYSTEM
A passing grade of 75% or D (letter grade); = (Raw Score/Perfect score) X 100
Students’ Grade: LECTURE
 Based on Classroom Performance (60%) in terms of:
a. Quizzes (long/short): 35%
b. Assignments: 5%
c. Attendance : 10%
 d. Class participation: 10%
 And Major Exams, which includes Prelim. Midterm, Semifinal, and Final Exams (40%)
Students’ OVERALL Grade:
 Classroom/Laboratory Performance Overall Percentage (60%) + Major/Practical Exams Percentage
(40%) = 100%
 Final Grade = (Prelim + Mid Term + Semi Final + Final)/4

COURSE POLICIES

1. Attendance:
a. Should have at least 80% of attendance (maximum of 7 consecutive absences), the student will be
given a grade of FA for the final semestral grade.
b. More than 30 minutes late is considered absent
c. Students with perfect attendance will have additional merits
2. Passing rate is 75 % (professional subject)
a. No removal exam will be given to students who will able to reach the passing grade
3. Quizzes:
a. No special quizzes will be given for late and absent students

REFERENCES

Anderson, S: Pathophysiology: Clinical Concepts of Diseases. Philadelphia, McGrawHill Co., 1978

Burton, G: Microbiology for the Health Sciences. 3ed., JB Lippincott Co.

Coltran , R, et. Al: Pathologic Basis of Disease. 4ed, Philadelphia, WB Saunders Co., 1989

Jokiik, W: Zinsser’s Microbiology, 19ed., Appleton and Lange, 1988

Kelly, WN: Textbook of Internal Medicine, (Vol. 1-3), Philadelphia, WB Saunders co., 1967

Murray, PR: Medical Microbiology, Wolfe Medical Publication Ltd., 1980

Robbins, SL: Pathology. 3ed, Philadelphia, WB Saunders co., 1967

Smith, Al: Microbiology and pathology, 12ed., CV Mosby co., London, 1980

Prepared by: Approved by:

Pretzel K. Zuniga, Ph.D., PTRP Dr. Pretzel Zuñiga, PTRP

Instructor Dean/Chairperson, PT

Dr. Ian C. Abordo, VPAA

Quality Assurance Personnel